Alexander's 45 points against the Indiana Pacers boosted his MVP case. The Oklahoma City Thunder had no business collecting a 120-114 win after a subpar for three quarters. The fourth-quarter takeover,

Oklahoma City has been one of the league’s best teams as the halfway mark on the season approaches, and it seems like they’ll only get better down the stretch.

LAS VEGAS — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander paused to consider the possibilities. His dark sunglasses covered his eyes, but the way his head shook and lips smirked suggested he is impressed with the future he envisions for his Oklahoma City Thunder co-star.