Updated March 17, 2026, 10:59 p.m. CT
ORLANDO, FL — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder became the first NBA team to clinch a playoff spot this season with a 113-108 win over the Orlando Magic.
OKC (53-15) extended its winning streak to eight with a 116-103 home victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday. Orlando (38-29) had its seven-game winning streak snapped with a 124-112 road loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Monday.
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- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 40 points, 5 boards and 4 steals
- Chet Holmgren: 20 points and 12 boards
- Ajay Mitchell: 16 points and 3 assists
- OKC (54-15) becomes the first team to clinch a playoff spot this season.
End of the third quarter: Thunder 85, Magic 79 | SGA hits 30-point mark
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 31 points and 4 rebounds
- Chet Holmgren: 15 points and 9 rebounds
- Cason Wallace: 9 points and 2 rebounds
- OKC ended that quarter on a 17-5 run.
Halftime: Thunder 51, Magic 50 | Paolo Banchero, Orlando close the gap
End of the first quarter: Thunder 26, Magic 22 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC lead early
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 11 points and 2 rebounds
- Cason Wallace: 7 points and 1 block
- Isaiah Hartenstein: 3 rebounds and 2 assists
- Paolo Banchero leads Orlando with 8 points and 2 rebounds.
What channel is OKC Thunder vs Orlando Magic on tonight?
- TV: FanDuel Sports Network
- How to watch online: Fubo (free trial)
Thunder vs Magic predictions, picks
Justin Martinez: OKC 114, Orlando 107
Orlando is on the second night of a back-to-back stretch, and it’s tasked with taking on a red-hot OKC team that’s nearing full strength. The Thunder has a low-turnover offense and an elite transition defense, meaning the Magic will have to do most of its scoring in a halfcourt setting. And while that’s already a challenge at times, it’ll be even more difficult without a key shot creator in Franz Wagner. Give me OKC on the road.
Thunder vs Magic betting odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Tuesday, March 17
- Odds: Thunder by 9.5
- Over/under: 221.5
- Moneyline: OKC -475 | Orlando +350
Thunder vs Magic injury updates
- Thunder: Brooks Barnhizer (G League two-way) is out. Branden Carlson (low back strain) is out. Thomas Sorber (right ACL surgical recovery) is out. Nikola Topić (G League assignment) is out. Jalen Williams (right hamstring strain) is out.
- Magic: Anthony Black (left lateral abdominal strain) is out. Colin Castleton (G League two-way) is out. Jonathan Isaac (left knee sprain) is out. Alex Morales (G League two-way) is out. Franz Wagner (left high ankle sprain injury management) is out.
Projected OKC Thunder starters
Projected Orlando Magic starters
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