The Milwaukee Bucks (8-0) will be looking for a ninth straight win when they host the Oklahoma City Thunder (4-4) at the Paycom Center on Wednesday, November 9, 2022.
Luguentz Dort had been sidelined since Feb. 12 with a shoulder injury, underwent surgery in Los Angeles with Thunder medical personnel.
Early in the third quarter against the Pacers, Gilgeous-Alexander tried to drive to the basket but stepped on Justin Holiday's foot.
Rookie guard Josh Giddey added 19 points for the Thunder, who jumped on a weary Nets team to snap a five-game losing streak.
To make room for Oni, the Thunder are waiving Gabriel Deck, whose 3.6 million dollar contract for 2021-22 would've become fully guaranteed.
Giddey acknowledged that the milestone was "cool" after the game, however, made it clear that he would have preferred to walk away with a win.
The Suns proved too hot for Thunder as they were defeated by a scoreline of 115- 97 in the NBA fixture at Footprint Center.
Gilgeous-Alexander had the first triple-double by a Thunder player at home since Russell Westbrook during the 2018-19 season.
The rout was on early, as Memphis Grizzlies led by 15 points after the first quarter, 36 after the second and 51 after the third.
Stephen Curry was at it again against the Thunder, pouring in 49 points in just 29 minutes in Golden State’s 136-97 victory.