Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points in 29 minutes, and the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder emphatically bounced back to rout the New York Knicks 126-101 on Friday night in the first game since their 15-game winning streak was snapped.

Isaiah Joe added 23 of his 31 points in the first half for the Thunder, who were coming off a 129-122 loss at NBA-leading Cleveland on Wednesday.

Oklahoma City had a 36-12 run in the first half en route to a 70-43 lead.

Jalen Brunson scored 27 points in the Knicks’ fourth loss in five games.

NUGGETS 124, NETS 105: Nikola Jokic had 35 points, 15 assists and 12 rebounds in his return to the lineup, Russell Westbrook had 25 points, 11 rebounds and 10 assists and host Denver beat Brooklyn.

It was the 145th career triple-double for Jokic, who missed Denver’s previous two games due to an illness.

It was Westbrook’s 202nd career triple-double. It was the second time this season they have had triple-doubles in the same game.

Westbrook has the most career NBA triple-doubles and Jokic is third. Oscar Robertson is second with 181.

The Nets have dropped four straight.

KINGS 114, CELTICS 97: Domantas Sabonis had 23 points and a career-high 28 rebounds and Sacramento won at Boston.

The victory extended the Kings’ season-high win streak to six games.

DeMar DeRozan added 24 points and nine assists, and Malik Monk finished with 22 points and eight assists.

Jaylen Brown led the Celtics with 28 points, Kristaps Porzingis added 22 points and 10 rebounds, and Jayson Tatum had 15 points and 12 rebounds.

The game was tied at 76 after three quarters. Sacramento then took command, opening the fourth on a 24-9 run to take a 100-85 lead.

PELICANS 123, 76ERS 115: CJ McCollum scored 38 points to lead a New Orleans team playing without the suspended Zion Williamson past host Philadelphia.

Williamson was suspended for one game for a violation of team policies, that included repeated lateness to practices or flights.

McCollum was enough for the eight-win Pelicans to topple a 76ers team that played without All-Star center Joel Embiid, who missed his third straight game because of a sprained left foot.

Paul George had 25 points and 11 rebounds for the Sixers. Tyrese Maxey had 30 points and 12 assists.

BUCKS 109, MAGIC 106: Giannis Antetokounmpo had 41 points and 14 rebounds and Milwaukee beat host Orlando in spite of 34 points by the Magic’s Paolo Banchero in his long-awaited return from an injury.

Playing for the first time since tearing his right oblique on Oct. 30, Banchero also had seven rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes.

PACERS 108, WARRIORS 96: Tyrese Haliburton and Pascal Siakam each scored 25 points to help Indiana race past visiting Golden State.

Haliburton added 10 assists and Siakam also had 10 rebounds as Indiana won its fifth straight.

Golden State was led by former Pacers star Buddy Hield who had 17 points as the Warriors sat six players on their second game in two nights, including All-Star Stephen Curry, Draymond Green and Andrew Wiggins.

BULLS 138, WIZARDS 105: Zach LaVine scored 33 points,including 18 in the first half, and Chicago won at home over NBA-worst Washington.

Nikola Vucevic had 23 points and 13 rebounds for the Bulls, who picked up their fifth win in seven games.