Fewer than 40 seconds remained when the LA Clippers crossed half-court for their final full possession of the game — with no timeouts in hand. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stood his ground against Derrick Jones Jr.

When the Oklahoma City Thunder added Alex Caruso, he was a popular pick to be a potential X-factor in the playoffs. Shuffle their 103-101 win over the LA Clippers to the top of the evidence case to how that can look on the court.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points and Aaron Wiggins added 19, as the Oklahoma City Thunder extended their winning streak to six games by holding on for a 103-101 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers.