Oklahoma City Thunder Beat Miami Heat 104-97 To Claim 7th Straight Win

Oklahoma City extended their impressive win streak to seven games with a 104-97 victory over the Miami Heat on Friday. Jalen Williams led the Thunder with a season-high 33 points, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 25 points. Lu Dort contributed 14 points, and Isaiah Hartenstein posted 13 points and 18 rebounds. The Thunder improved to 22-5, marking the second-best record in the NBA and the best in the Western Conference. Despite losing the NBA Cup to the Milwaukee Bucks in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Oklahoma City's streak remains intact, as the Cup game does not count as a regular-season contest. Miami fought hard, with Tyler Herro scoring 28 points and grabbing 12 rebounds, while Bam Adebayo contributed 17 points and 10 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to stop the Thunder.

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Updated on: 21 December 2024 3:16 pm

NBA Basketball Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat match pics:

NBA 2024-25: Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball | Photo: AP/Marta Lavandier

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball as Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Miami.

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NBA Basketball Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat match pics: Isaiah Hartenstein

NBA 2024-25: Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) slaps the ball away | Photo: AP/Marta Lavandier

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) slaps the ball away from Miami Heat guard Dru Smith (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Miami.

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NBA 2024-25: Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) looks up to the scoreboard | Photo: AP/Marta Lavandier

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) looks up to the scoreboard near the end of the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Miami.

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NBA Basketball Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat match pics: Luguentz Dort

NBA 2024-25: Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) blocks a drive to the basket by Heat center Bam Adebayo | Photo: AP/Marta Lavandier

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) blocks a drive to the basket by Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Miami.

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NBA 2024-25: Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein and Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) go after a loose ball | Photo: AP/Marta Lavandier

Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein and Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) go after a loose ball during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Miami.

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NBA Basketball Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat match pics: Jalen Williams

NBA 2024-25: Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) celebrate | Photo: AP/Marta Lavandier

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) celebrate during a timeout during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat in Miami.

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NBA Basketball Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat match pics: Aaron Wiggins

NBA 2024-25: Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) defends Heat guard Terry Rozier | Photo: AP/Marta Lavandier

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) defends Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Miami.

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NBA 2024-25: Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives to the basket as Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) defends | Photo: AP/Marta Lavandier

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives to the basket as Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Miami.

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NBA Basketball Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat match pics: Dru Smith

NBA 2024-25: Heat guard Dru Smith (12) dribbles the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins | Photo: AP/Marta Lavandier

Miami Heat guard Dru Smith (12) dribbles the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, in Miami.

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NBA Basketball Oklahoma City Thunder vs Miami Heat match pics: Haywood Highsmith

NBA 2024-25: Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) defends Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Photo: AP/Marta Lavandier

Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) defends Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Miami.