Northwest Roundup: Gilgeous-Alexander Ties Wilt, Dort’s Flagrant, Jokic’s Future, Jazz Draft Math
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Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a historic performance Monday night, pouring in 35 points to extend his streak of 20-point outings to 126 and tie Wilt Chamberlain’s mark set from 1961-63. He added a career-best 15 assists without a turnover, becoming just the second player—alongside LeBron James—to record a 35-15-0 stat line.
The All-NBA candidate capped the evening with a three-pointer in the closing seconds, lifting the Thunder to a dramatic victory over the Denver Nuggets. Moments after the buzzer, he strutted across the floor and waved to fans. “I don’t even remember what I was saying,” Gilgeous-Alexander told reporters. “It just happened so fast.”
Gilgeous-Alexander’s latest game-winner was his third this season in the final five seconds of regulation or overtime, tying for the league lead. Over the past five seasons, he owns eight go-ahead buckets inside the final 10 seconds, the most in the NBA.
Dort draws another flagrant on Jokic
Thunder forward Luguentz Dort was assessed a Flagrant 1 after swinging his left arm into Nikola Jokic’s face while fighting through a screen. The incident came 10 days after Dort was ejected for a similar play against the Nuggets’ star center. “Just lost in the competition,” Dort said, adding that he shook Jokic’s hand and apologized.
Jokic plans to retire in Denver
During an appearance on the “X&Os Chat” podcast, the two-time MVP said he expects to finish his playing days with the Nuggets and has no interest in moving to Europe once his NBA career ends. “I’ve found peace here. My two kids were born here, and my family is here. I love it here,” Jokic said.
Jazz cling to top-eight protection
Utah’s 20-45 record after Monday’s win over Golden State currently ranks fifth worst in the league, keeping its 2026 first-round pick protected inside the top eight. The Jazz are just 1.5 games ahead of Dallas for the No. 7 spot, however, and slipping to ninth or lower in the lottery would send the selection to Oklahoma City.
Source: HoopsRumors
