""The goal for tonight was to get in a rhythm, but it's an adjustment," Williams said. "Game 7 was, what, five months ago? Almost six. Trying to adjust to the physicality now was a little different. A lot of it was just rhythm -- trying not to do too much, just finding the spots where I was comfortable five months ago.""
"The Thunder are off to a dominant start despite Williams missing their first 19 games. Last season, Williams broke out as one of the NBA's best players, averaging 21.6 points, 5.3 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.6 steals per game. He became one of two players to make both All-NBA and All-Defense, along with Cleveland's Evan Mobley."
"Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a game-high 37 points on Friday night, including 15 in the final seven minutes on 4-of-5 shooting. He has scored at least 20 points in 92 consecutive games, matching Wilt Chamberlain for the second-longest streak in NBA history. Chamberlain is first with 126 straight games."
Jalen Williams returned from wrist surgery and recorded 11 points and eight assists in 29 minutes as Oklahoma City beat Phoenix 123-119 to reach the NBA Cup knockout round. Williams made 3 of 12 shots after undergoing July surgery to repair a torn ligament and a follow-up procedure to remove an irritating screw. The Thunder won their 11th straight game and improved to 19-1, becoming the fifth team in NBA history to start 19-1. Williams missed the first 19 games and is ineligible for postseason honors, removing his chance at a $287 million super-maximum contract kicker. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points, including 15 in the final seven minutes, and extended his streak to 92 consecutive games with at least 20 points, matching Wilt Chamberlain for the second-longest streak.
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