Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a standout performance, scoring 35 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Golden State Warriors 105-101 on Wednesday night. The Thunder improved to 14-4 while the Warriors dropped to 12-6 in a tightly contested game.
The Warriors played without Stephen Curry, sidelined due to knee pain, and struggled to generate consistent offense. Jonathan Kuminga returned from illness to lead Golden State with 19 points, while Andrew Wiggins contributed 16 points, including a late three-pointer that cut Oklahoma City’s lead to one.
Gilgeous-Alexander, coming off a 37-point outing in Sacramento, dominated once again, shooting 13-of-28 from the field. His effort was supported by Isaiah Joe, who added 17 points, including four three-pointers, and Jalen Williams, who scored 13 before exiting late in the first half with a right eye injury.
The Thunder capitalized on Golden State’s turnovers, scoring 15 points off 11 first-half giveaways. Oklahoma City also grabbed control with a strong rebounding effort, finishing with a 48-37 edge on the boards.
Despite Wiggins’ clutch three-pointer in the closing seconds, Lu Dort’s defensive play sealed the win for Oklahoma City. After a missed free throw by Gilgeous-Alexander, Dort blocked Wiggins’ game-tying layup attempt, securing the Thunder’s victory.
Golden State relied on Buddy Hield’s sharpshooting off the bench, as he moved past Dirk Nowitzki for 18th place on the NBA’s all-time three-point list with 1,983 career triples. Hield’s 17 points included five three-pointers, but the Warriors’ overall shooting struggles—35.7% from the field—proved costly.
For the Thunder, Isaiah Hartenstein played a critical role in the paint, contributing 14 points and 14 rebounds. Oklahoma City’s bench chipped in with key contributions, including nine points and six assists from Cason Wallace.
Golden State was hindered by Draymond Green’s technical foul in the second quarter, his sixth of the season. With 10 rebounds and seven assists, Green’s efforts helped keep the Warriors competitive, but his foul troubles limited his impact.
