The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their dominance with a 121-109 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night. Jalen Williams led the way with 27 points, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 25 as Oklahoma City improved to an NBA-best 41-9.
Chet Holmgren returned after a three-month absence due to a pelvic fracture and contributed four points, five rebounds, and four blocks in 22 minutes. The Thunder remained in control throughout, extending their winning streak to four games.
Aaron Wiggins added 18 points off the bench, providing additional scoring support. Oklahoma City shot 51.2% from the field and recorded 26 assists against 12 turnovers, showing efficiency on both ends.
Scottie Barnes paced the Raptors with 21 points, while Gradey Dick added 17 in the loss. Toronto struggled offensively, making only 20 of 50 shots inside the arc against the Thunder’s interior defense.
The Raptors were without RJ Barrett, who remained in concussion protocol, while newly acquired Brandon Ingram was with the team but did not play. The short-handed roster had difficulty keeping pace with the Western Conference leaders.
Gilgeous-Alexander remained a focal point, attacking the defense and converting all 14 of his free-throw attempts. His efficiency helped keep the Raptors from mounting a comeback.
The Thunder’s frontcourt of Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein provided defensive stability, combining for six blocks and limiting Toronto’s scoring inside. Hartenstein also chipped in 12 points on 6-for-7 shooting.
Toronto struggled from the free-throw line, making just 63.2% of their attempts, while Oklahoma City capitalized by converting 83.9% from the stripe. The disparity in efficiency played a role in the final outcome.
Isaiah Joe and Alex Caruso provided valuable contributions off the Thunder bench, combining for 28 points on 11-for-14 shooting. Joe was particularly effective from deep, hitting four of his five three-point attempts.
The loss marked the third straight for Toronto, dropping them to 16-36 on the season.
