SGA scores 39 as Thunder win 140-129 to hand short-handed Hawks their 7th straight defeat

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder used a big third quarter to beat the skidding Atlanta Hawks 140-129 on Monday night. Chet Holmgren had 24 points, nine rebounds and three blocks, and Jalen Williams added 20 points, nine rebounds and seven assists for the NBA-leading Thunder (28-5). … Read more

Falcons take an early 7-0 lead on Rams

The Falcons have an early lead on the Rams in Monday Night Football. After both teams punted, the Falcons drove 65 yards in 11 plays on their second possession. Kirk Cousins hit running back Bijan Robinson for a 4-yard touchdown on third-and-goal, giving the Falcons a 7-0 lead with 6:11 remaining in the first quarter. … Read more