Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Nets 40 as Thunder Clinch Playoff Spot

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nets 40 as Thunder clinch playoff spot

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder to a 113-108 win over the Orlando Magic on Tuesday.

NBA Roundup: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nets 40 as Oklahoma City Thunder clinches playoff spot

Oklahoma City Thunder became the first team to qualify for the NBA playoffs this season, securing three consecutive appearances in the playoffs.

Oklahoma City Thunder becomes first NBA team to secure play-offs: When does the season ends?

NBA champions Oklahoma City Thunder have been the first NBA team to secure a place in the play-offs, following a 113-108 win over Orlando Magic, with MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 40 to take the Thunder to a 54-15 win/loss ratio, atop the Western Conference. In the Western Conference, six other teams have secured at least a play-in spot: Spurs, Lakers, Rockets, Nuggets, Timberwolves, and Suns. In the East, only Pistons, Celtics, and Knick…