Jalen Williams' 32 points on 11-of-21 shooting, including 3-of-7 from deep, led the Thunder. He also had five assists and three rebounds, while Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 18 points on 7-of-22 attempts, 13 rebounds, seven assists, and two steals.

Swishing in a catch-and-shoot outside look, it looked like the Oklahoma City Thunder were on the verge of their All-Star player carrying them to a close playoff win after a busy fourth quarter filled with elite shot-making.

T he Oklahoma City Thunder entered Friday night's fourth quarter with a three-point lead despite shooting 6-for-24 on 3-pointers and 11-for-18 on free throws. It had quieted the D