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NBA: Oklahoma City Thunder Cruise Past Toronto Raptors As Holmgren Returns

The Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a 121-109 win over the Toronto Raptors, extending their winning streak to four. Jalen Williams led with 27 points, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 25. Chet Holmgren returned after a three-month injury layoff, finishing with four points, five rebounds, and four blocks in 22 minutes. The Thunder outscored the Raptors by 22 when he was on the floor. Scottie Barnes had 21 points for Toronto, which struggled without RJ Barrett. With this, the Thunder remain atop the NBA standings.

| Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins looks to shoot during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Toronto Raptors in Oklahoma City.

NBA 2024-25: Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) drives to the basket
NBA 2024-25: Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) drives to the basket | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) drives to the basket against Toronto Raptors guard Ja'Kobe Walter (14) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City.

NBA 2024-25: Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) drives against Thunder forward Jalen Williams
NBA 2024-25: Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) drives against Thunder forward Jalen Williams | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City.

NBA 2024-25: Raptors center Orlando Robinson (21) looks to shoot over Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein
NBA 2024-25: Raptors center Orlando Robinson (21) looks to shoot over Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Toronto Raptors center Orlando Robinson (21) looks to shoot over Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City.

NBA 2024-25: Raptors guard Gradey Dick looks to shoot
NBA 2024-25: Raptors guard Gradey Dick looks to shoot | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Toronto Raptors guard Gradey Dick (1) looks to shoot over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, right, during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City.

NBA 2024-25: Raptors guard Jamal Shead looks to shoot
NBA 2024-25: Raptors guard Jamal Shead looks to shoot | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead, right, looks to shoot over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City.

NBA 2024-25: Thunder guard Isaiah Joe and Raptors center Orlando Robinson (21) try to grab the ball
NBA 2024-25: Thunder guard Isaiah Joe and Raptors center Orlando Robinson (21) try to grab the ball | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe, left, and Toronto Raptors center Orlando Robinson (21) try to grab the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City.

NBA 2024-25: Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley
NBA 2024-25: Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City.

NBA 2024-25: Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) looks to pass the ball
NBA 2024-25: Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) looks to pass the ball | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) looks to pass the ball away from Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins, left, and forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City.

NBA 2024-25: Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to shoot
NBA 2024-25: Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to shoot | Photo: AP/Nate Billings

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to shoot between Toronto Raptors guards Jamal Shead (23) and Ja'Kobe Walter, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City.

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