Gilgeous-Alexander's No-Call Steals Spotlight in Thunder's Win

0:00Welcome to NBA News Today, two minutes of updates that matter to NBA fans. Hit subscribe and stay connected. The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New York Knicks 103-100 in a tight game and Madison Square Garden. The defending champions held on in the final seconds, but a first quarter no call on Jalen Brunson and Shy Gildges Alexander stole the spotlight. The NBA referees' official account on X rubbed down the play, which is rare. They explained that Brunson failed to give Gildges Alexander enough space after he caught a pass outside the lower defensive box. Since the contact did not mess up Gildges, Alexander's speed, quickness, balance, or rhythm, no foul was appropriate. Sacramento King's coach, Mike Brown, voiced his frustration after the game. He argued Brunson was in a legal spot and that the non-call killed New York's momentum. Brunson also suggested Gildges Alexander excels at selling contact to refs. Gildges Alexander led with 26 points, going perfect 7 for 7 at the free throw line.

1:05For the Knicks, Carl Anthony Towne had 17 points and 17 rebounds, while Brunson added a season high 15 assists, but shot just 5. Of 18, New York missed 6 free throws in the 3 point loss and now heads out on a road trip, starting against the Denver Nuggets. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode, a pillow that sounds as good as it feels, built for listening in bed, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.