Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder clinch playoff berth

Gilgeous-Alexander was backed with 20 points and 12 rebounds from Chet Holmgren while Ajay Mitchell's 16 point-display helped the NBA champions slam the door on the Magic in the fourth quarter. Oklahoma City's ninth straight victory leaves them on 54-15 at the top of the Western Conference, ahead of the second-placed San Antonio Spurs. Orlando fell to 38-30 to remain in sixth place in the Eastern Conference tables. Paolo Banchero led Orlando's scoring with 32 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.