Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 127-103 on Sunday in a matchup between the top two teams in the Western Conference. Gilgeous-Alexander had eight assists and made all eight of his free throws for the West-leading Thunder,

Stephen A. Smith gave Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the loftiest of compliments when talking about his game recently.

The Thunder blew a 16-point lead with 3:55 left in the fourth quarter. Then, the Timberwolves held Oklahoma City scoreless on a 16-0 run to force overtime and capture an improbable victory. After the loss, Gilgeous-Alexander addressed what went wrong.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in a back-to-back Western Conference matchup on Monday.

Anthony Edwards blocked Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's go-ahead shot attempt and the Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 25-point deficit in the second half to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 131-128 in overtime on Monday night. Naz Reid had 22 points and 11 ...

Edwards, after leading the Minnesota Timberwolves back from a 24-point deficit in the fourth quarter to force overtime, came up with one of the best blocks of the season in overtime to help seal their 131-128 win at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City.

The Oklahoma City Thunder lost the fourth quarter 41-19 and fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 131-128 in its first overtime game of the season. Anthony Edwards

Jaden McDaniels scored 27 points, Anthony Edwards blocked Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's go-ahead shot ... Thunder 131-128 in overtime on Monday night. Naz Reid had 22 points and 11 rebounds, and ...

That extra period remained close, but Oklahoma City had the chance to salvage the win down one with 22 seconds left, and the Thunder had the ball. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander beat Nickeil Alexander-Walker off the dribble, got in the lane for the lay-up to take the lead — and Anthony Edwards came flying in for the block.

The OKC Thunder had a 22-point lead in the fourth quarter, but the Minnesota Timberwolves rallied for a stunning win in overtime Monday night at Paycom Center.

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to his team blowing ... minutes of the fourth quarter and in overtime. Naz Reid scored nine of his 22 points down the same stretch ...