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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 31 points as Thunder roll past Hawks 135-119 to continue dominance of East

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reaches for the ball past Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the first half Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reaches for the ball past Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the first half Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart)

Posted Friday, February 28, 2025 10:43 pm

By CHARLES ODUM, Associated Press

ATLANTA (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder continued their overwhelming dominance of the Eastern Conference by beating the Atlanta Hawks 135-119 on Friday night.

Luguentz Dort scored 20 points and led Oklahoma City's long-range assault by shooting 6 of 11 on 3-pointers. Jalen Williams also scored 20 points for the Thunder.

Oklahoma City never trailed and improved to 21-1 against the Eastern Conference. The Thunder (48-11), who have the Western Conference's top record, are 27-10 against the West.

Atlanta center Onyeka Okongwu had 23 points and 13 rebounds. Caris LeVert scored 23 points.

Trae Young added 19 points with 12 assists for the Hawks. Young shot only 5 of 14 from the field.

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