Wizards get blown out in Oklahoma City, fall 114-75

The Wizards had no chance Tuesday night. Oklahoma City won 114-75, and it wasn't that close.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the story from the opening tip. He finished with 30 points and nine assists, controlling the game at both ends and picking apart Washington's defense whenever he felt like it. The Thunder, now 8-2, are one of the better teams in the league, and they looked like it.

Washington's first quarter had some moments. Kyshawn George hit a two-pointer early and later fed Alex Sarr for a 26-foot three. Sarr added a tip shot and then another tip shot. For a few minutes it felt like the Wizards might at least keep it competitive.

They did not. Oklahoma City's bench got involved quickly. Kenrich Williams knocked down a seven-footer with Gilgeous-Alexander assisting, Ajay Mitchell converted a one-foot layup off a feed from Aday Mara, and the Thunder steadily built a lead Washington could never threaten.

The rookie AJ Dybantsa led the Wizards with 19 points, which was something to take away from an otherwise grim night. He made a running layup in the first quarter and was consistently Washington's most dangerous offensive option.

Sarr pulled down 14 rebounds, matching Isaiah Hartenstein's total for OKC. That's the kind of statistical footnote that matters more when your team is competitive. Tonight it was cold comfort.

George finished with six assists, the most on the Washington side, while Bennett Stirtz converted all three of his free throw attempts in the first quarter to keep the Wizards within some reasonable distance early on.

Gilgeous-Alexander, meanwhile, was at the line repeatedly. He went 2 for 2 on one trip, then 1 for 2 on another, squeezing points out of every possession. Nine assists means everyone around him ate, too.

Washington falls to 4-6 and heads home having been outscored by 39 in front of a crowd that barely had to sweat. Sarr's two tip shots in the first quarter were the most memorable plays the Wizards produced all night.