On the other side, three Thunder players topped the 40-minute mark, with star point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way with 45 minutes. Oklahoma City forward Jalen Williams, who scored a game-high 32 points, played 43 minutes. Center Chet Holmgren played 40 minutes.

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