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Thunder Down Atlanta 121-114 - Match Report
Oklahoma City got 35 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander en route to a 121-114 victory over Atlanta on Monday at State Farm Arena.
Oklahoma City won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the +6.5-point spread as underdogs. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go UNDER the closing number of 237.0.
Oklahoma City got 17 points from Josh Giddey and another 15 points from Ousmane Dieng. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 5 assists, while Luguentz Dort cleaned the glass with 10 rebounds.
Atlanta got 24 points from Dejounte Murray in a losing cause and another 23 points from Trae Young. Trae Young contributed 10 assists for the Hawks, while Clint Capela had 16 rebounds.
First-half bettors who backed Atlanta were victorious, as the score was 59-54 at the break.
The rebound battle favored Atlanta as they grabbed 54 boards, while Oklahoma City only had 49
Oklahoma City looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Grizzlies. The Hawks will aim to get back on the winning track at New York.