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Gilgeous-Alexander, Dort Lead Thunder Past Nets

NEW YORK (AP) — James Harden had the look of a man who needed rest, even before explaining how he felt.

“Tired,” he said. “Exhausted.”

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That wasn’t because he just played a basketball game.

The Nets are worn down from a rough stretch of travel, then were beaten down by the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 33 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, Lu Dort scored 27 points and the Thunder ran by the Nets 130-109 on Thursday night.

Rookie guard Josh Giddey added 19 points for the Thunder, who jumped on a weary Nets team to snap a five-game losing streak with their first victory in 2022.