Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points in only 22 minutes as the Thunder rolled past a shorthanded Bucks squad Monday night at Paycom Center.

Milwaukee lost its fourth straight game as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Damian Lillard, Khris Middleton and Brook Lopez sat out Monday in Oklahoma City.

Milwaukee Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo will miss Monday night's showdown against the host Oklahoma City Thunder due to a right knee injury.

With both squads entering with depleted rosters, the Oklahoma City Thunder blew out the Milwaukee Bucks in a 125-96 win. The difference between the two was simple — the former had its MVP candidate and the latter didn't.

The Oklahoma City Thunder collected a 125-96 win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday. The latter punted the game as it rested several of its top players. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 34 points in 22 minutes.

The matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Milwaukee Bucks Monday night looked a little bit different than it did in the NBA Cup Final. Not only was it different in that Oklahoma City got the upper hand this time,

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The Bucks lost last night in Memphis, 132-119. Giannis had 30 but Milwaukee had no answer for Jaren Jackson Jr. who poured in 37. The Thunder dominated the Kings Saturday night at home 144-110. Aaron Wiggins scored a career-high 41 points and added 14 rebounds for OKC who are now 11-4 in 2025.