SGA Scores 46 in Thunder Win While Banchero Sinks Nets

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Magic superstar Paolo Banchero delivered a breathtaking buzzer-beater to steal a road victory Wednesday. He banked in a deep triple as time expired in a wild overtime thriller. Orlando nearly collapsed after blowing a massive 18-point lead during the second half. However, Banchero’s heroics silenced the Brooklyn crowd following a back-and-forth extra period. The young forward finished the night with 30 points and 14 rebounds.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander carried the Oklahoma City Thunder with a sensational 46-point performance. He forced overtime with a clutch basket before the regulation buzzer sounded. Chet Holmgren added 23 points and secured the win with a late put-back dunk. The Jazz fought hard but could not stop the Thunder’s relentless offensive pressure. This victory helps Oklahoma City maintain their lead in the Western Conference standings.

Peyton Watson exploded for 30 points as Denver defeated the Boston Celtics. The Nuggets won despite missing three-time MVP Nikola Jokic due to a knee injury. Jamal Murray orchestrated the offense perfectly and recorded a career-high 17 assists. Boston received 33 points from Jaylen Brown but struggled with costly late turnovers. Denver now holds the league’s best road record with 15 impressive victories.

The NBA landscape shifted as reports confirmed Trae Young was traded to Washington. This shocking news surfaced while Young sat on the Atlanta bench during the game. The Hawks sent their star guard to the Wizards for CJ McCollum and others. Despite the distraction, Atlanta beat the Pelicans thanks to seven triples from Zaccharie Risacher. Young briefly left the bench before returning to watch the final minutes.

Deni Avdija scored a career-high 41 points to lead Portland past the Rockets. Houston nearly won on a last-second tip-in by Tari Eason at the buzzer. However, officials waved off the basket because time had already expired. Kevin Durant matched a season high with 37 points in the losing effort. Durant now sits just 15 points behind Wilt Chamberlain on the all-time list.