OKLAHOMA CITY (Interstat) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 10 of his 30 points in a decisive fourth-quarter surge, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away from the New York Knicks for a 111-100 victory Sunday night at Paycom Center.

In a matchup of teams jockeying for playoff positioning, the Thunder used a 15-4 run midway through the final period to turn a tight contest into a comfortable win, sweeping the two-game season series from New York. The victory improved Oklahoma City’s league-best record to 59-16, while the Knicks fell to 49-28.

Gilgeous-Alexander, the NBA’s scoring leader, extended his record streak of consecutive games with at least 20 points to 135. He struggled from the field early, making just 5 of 15 shots through three quarters, but was perfect on three attempts in the fourth. He finished 8 of 18 from the floor and capitalized at the free-throw line, making 13 of 16. He added three rebounds and four assists.

The game’s pivotal sequence began with Oklahoma City leading 92-90 with just over seven minutes remaining. Over the next three minutes, the Thunder defense clamped down, forcing three New York turnovers and holding the Knicks to 1-of-5 shooting. Meanwhile, Gilgeous-Alexander took over offensively. He hit a pull-up jumper, drew a foul on a three-point attempt and made all three free throws, then connected on a driving layup. A three-pointer from Alex Caruso, who had 11 points, capped the burst and gave Oklahoma City a commanding 104-92 lead with 3:36 to play. The Knicks never threatened again.

Jalen Williams provided crucial support for Oklahoma City with 22 points on efficient 7-of-11 shooting, making all seven of his free throws. Chet Holmgren added 16 points, nine rebounds and two blocks, while Isaiah Hartenstein controlled the glass with 13 rebounds, six on the offensive end.

For New York, Jalen Brunson led all scorers with 32 points and added five rebounds and five assists. Karl-Anthony Towns dominated the interior with 18 rebounds and 15 points, though he committed five turnovers. Josh Hart and Mikal Bridges each scored 15 points.

The contest was a battle of contrasting styles. The Knicks, who entered the game with the NBA’s top offensive rebounding rate, lived up to their reputation by grabbing 15 offensive boards, leading to 18 second-chance points. However, their offensive flow was disrupted by 18 turnovers, which Oklahoma City converted into 23 points.

The Thunder countered with superior efficiency and aggression. Despite attempting seven fewer field goals than New York, Oklahoma City made one more, shooting 46.7% to New York’s 43.9%. The Thunder’s biggest advantage came at the foul line, where they attempted more than twice as many free throws (38-17) and made 31, compared to 13 for the Knicks.

Oklahoma City led 53-52 at halftime after a back-and-forth first half that featured 10 lead changes. The Thunder began to create separation in the third quarter, outscoring New York 31-26 to take an 84-78 lead into the final period. The Knicks stayed within striking distance until Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder’s defense delivered the knockout punch in the closing minutes.

The announced crowd of 18,203 watched Oklahoma City win its fourth consecutive game and for the 10th time in its last 12 outings. New York, which had won seven of its previous nine, continues a challenging road trip Tuesday in Houston.

The game’s tempo was measured, with Oklahoma City operating at an offensive rating of 118.0 points per 100 possessions, well above New York’s 107.4. The Thunder also shared the ball effectively, recording assists on 10 of their 35 field goals, while the Knicks managed just eight assists on 36 made baskets.

With the win, Oklahoma City maintains its hold on the top seed in the Western Conference, while New York remains in the thick of the Eastern Conference playoff race. The teams could be a potential NBA Finals preview, though the Thunder have now won both regular-season meetings by a combined 14 points.