Thunder 145, Bulls 117: Josh Giddey's return to OKC was spoiled. The Thunder destroyed the Bulls in a game where they led by as many as 43 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a modest 27 points and 12 rebounds as he sat out another fourth quarter.

The Thunder continue a four-game homestand when they host the Chicago Bulls on Monday. This will mark Josh Giddey's first return to OKC since he was traded in the offseason.

The Chicago Bulls wanted a chance to see how their roster stacked up against the best team in the association. The Bulls might want to rethink their rebuild strategy after getting pummeled 145-117 by the Oklahoma City Thunder in front of 18,

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and Cason Wallace talked to the local media after practice. Daigneault discussed Chet Holmgren's recent play and the importance of rhythm. Meanwhile, Wallace was the latest teammate to campaign for Lu Dort to be Defensive Player of the Year.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 27 points and 12 assists in just 27 minutes, and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled to a 145-117 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night for their 10th straight victory.