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‘SGA out, Thunder rolls’: How OKC stunned the Celtics minus leading scorer Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

BOSTON — Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sat out Sunday for the first time this season.

Thunder coach Billy Donovan said before tip-off that Gilgeous-Alexander was a game-time decision, but after going through pregame warmups, Gilgeous-Alexander was ruled out with a right hip contusion.

Terrance Ferguson started in Gilgeous-Alexander’s place as the Thunder topped the Celtics 105-104.

Chris Paul used the result to get under Gilgeous-Alexander’s skin.

“I said it in the locker room after the game,” Paul said. “Headline: ‘SGA out, Thunder rolls.’ Sounds good to me.”

Gilgeous-Alexander entered the night tied with 76ers forward Tobias Harris for the most minutes played this season: 2,214.