Oklahoma City Thunder Achieve 14th Consecutive Victory Against New York Knicks

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 33-point performance was pivotal in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 117-107 win over the New York Knicks. This victory extended their winning streak to 14 games, matching a franchise record set by the Seattle SuperSonics in 1996. The Thunder dominated the fourth quarter, outscoring the Knicks 37-19, ending New York's nine-game winning run.

Aaron Wiggins played a crucial role in Oklahoma City's comeback, scoring 15 of his 19 points in the final quarter. He was perfect from beyond the arc during this period, hitting all four attempts. Jalen Williams also contributed significantly with 20 points. The Thunder were trailing by eight points after three quarters but turned the game around with a decisive 16-4 run.

The Knicks had a strong start, leading 66-54 at halftime thanks to Mikal Bridges' 19 points. However, Gilgeous-Alexander and Williams each scored nine points in the third quarter to help close the gap. A late three-pointer by Gilgeous-Alexander brought Oklahoma City within seven points as they entered the final period.

Evan Mobley led the Cleveland Cavaliers to their ninth straight win with a dominant performance against the Dallas Mavericks. Mobley scored 34 points and grabbed ten rebounds in Cleveland's 134-122 victory. Caris LeVert added 17 points off the bench while Darius Garland contributed with 16 points and nine assists.

The Cavaliers maintained their unbeaten record against Western Conference teams this season, improving to an impressive 30-4 overall. Dallas struggled without Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, both sidelined due to injuries. Quentin Grimes stepped up for Dallas with a team-high of 26 points but couldn't prevent their fourth consecutive loss.

McCollum Shines for Pelicans

CJ McCollum tied his career high with a stunning display of scoring prowess as he led the New Orleans Pelicans to a much-needed victory over the Washington Wizards. McCollum scored an impressive 50 points, including ten three-pointers, helping his team break an eleven-game losing streak with a score of 132-120.

Trey Murphy supported McCollum with an additional 17 points while Dejounte Murray contributed eleven points and twelve assists. The Pelicans took control in the second half after trailing at halftime and secured their first home win since a tragic incident on New Year's Day.

The Wizards had started strong, leading by eight at halftime behind Jordan Poole's efforts but couldn't maintain momentum as McCollum took charge after halftime. His scoring spree helped New Orleans pull away decisively in the final quarter.