NBA roundup: Oklahoma City matches franchise record with 14 consecutive victories.

NBA roundup: Oklahoma City matches franchise record with 14 consecutive victories.

Aaron Wiggins achieved a season-best performance with 19 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, as the Oklahoma City Thunder secured their 14th consecutive victory by defeating the New York Knicks 117-107 on Friday. This winning streak matches the longest in the history of the Thunder franchise, which includes its previous identity as the Seattle Supersonics. The Knicks saw their nine-game winning streak come to an end.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 33 points, but it was Wiggins who shone in the fourth quarter, contributing significantly to Oklahoma City's 37-19 scoring advantage over New York. Wiggins made his initial three-pointers during this period. Isaiah Hartenstein, in his first game against the Knicks after signing with Oklahoma City in the offseason, recorded 14 rebounds and seven assists, scoring four points, including a crucial floater in the final minute that effectively secured the win.

In another matchup, the New Orleans Pelicans triumphed over the Washington Wizards with a score of 132-120, ending an 11-game losing streak. CJ McCollum matched his career-high by scoring 50 points, making 18 of 27 field-goal attempts, including 10 three-pointers out of 16 attempts. This victory marked only the second win for the Pelicans in their last 22 games, with Trey Murphy III contributing 17 points among six players who scored in double figures. Jordan Poole led the Wizards with 26 points, while Alexandre Sarr added 19.

The San Antonio Spurs narrowly defeated the Denver Nuggets 113-110, thanks to Victor Wembanyama's impressive performance of 35 points, 18 rebounds, and four assists. His crucial steal in the closing seconds allowed San Antonio to secure the win. Devin Vassell contributed 18 points, including a decisive dunk in the final moments, while Keldon Johnson added 16 points. With 17 seconds remaining, the Spurs led 111-110 when Nikola Jokic had possession. Wembanyama intercepted Jokic's pass and assisted Vassell for the dunk. Jokic finished the game with 41 points, 18 rebounds, and nine assists.

In a final game, the Boston Celtics defeated the Houston Rockets 109-86, with Derrick White and Jayson Tatum combining for 43 points, leading Boston to victory following a dominant offensive first half against the short-handed Rockets.

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