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.