Thunder clinch first playoff spot since 2020, beat Knicks on Gilgeous-Alexander's jumper

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made the go-ahead jumper from the corner with 2.6 seconds left, sending the Oklahoma City Thunder to the playoffs for the first time since 2020 with a 113-112 victory over the New York Knicks on Sunday night.

New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson falls while dribbling during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in New York, Sunday, March 31, 2024. New York Knicks’ Jalen Brunson stands on the court during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in New York, Sunday, March 31, 2024.

It was Giddey’s third career triple-double — all against the Knicks. He scored 12 points in the fourth quarter, when the Thunder outscored the Knicks 38-27.Jalen Brunson scored 30 points but missed the potential winning jumper in another tough loss for the Knicks, who lost in overtime Friday in San Antonio. Deuce McBride added 19 and Donte DiVincenzo scored 15.

New York extended its lead to 75-65 after DiVincenzo’s 3 with 5:24 remaining in the quarter. McBride’s layup with 2:54 left capped a pretty passing sequence to extend the advantage to 12.The Thunder responded with a 15-5 spurt in the first 2:41 of the fourth quarter to tie the game at 90-all. The run was capped by Giddey’s floater.

 

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