In a thrilling contest, the Oklahoma City Thunder narrowly defeated the Golden State Warriors with a final score of 138-136. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams displaying high-level offensive play.
The Thunder were led by their star player, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who made a pivotal play late in the third quarter. Gilgeous-Alexander picked Stephen Curry’s pocket and drove in for a layup, giving the Thunder an 89-82 lead. However, Brandin Podziemski’s long jumper at the buzzer cut the Thunder’s lead to 89-84 as the third quarter ended.
Despite a strong effort from the Warriors, led by Stephen Curry, who delivered another impressive performance, the Thunder managed to hold on to their lead. Key contributions from players like Josh Giddey and Lu Dort helped secure the victory for Oklahoma City.
The game was marked by intense competition and clutch plays on both sides. The Warriors had a chance to win or tie in the final moments, but the Thunder’s defense held firm, sealing their hard-fought victory.
Okc Thunder Vs Golden State Warriors Match Player Stats Highlight
Oklahoma City Thunder:
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: He was the star of the game, leading the Thunder with his scoring and playmaking. His key steal and layup late in the third quarter were pivotal in maintaining the Thunder’s lead.
- Josh Giddey: Giddey provided valuable contributions with his scoring and rebounding, playing a crucial role in the Thunder’s offense.
- Lu Dort: Dort was solid defensively and chipped in with key points, helping to secure the win.
- Jalen Williams: Contributed efficiently on both ends of the court with scoring and defensive efforts.
- Chet Holmgren: Provided a strong presence in the paint, contributing to rebounds and defensive plays.
Golden State Warriors:
- Stephen Curry: Curry was, as always, the centerpiece of the Warriors’ offense. He scored efficiently and kept the Warriors within striking distance throughout the game.
- Brandin Podziemski: Made crucial plays, including a buzzer-beating jumper to close the third quarter, which kept the Warriors close.
- Klay Thompson: Thompson added valuable points and played a key role in the Warriors’ offensive sets.
- Andrew Wiggins: Wiggins contributed on both ends of the court, offering solid defense and scoring.
- Draymond Green: Green was instrumental in the Warriors’ defensive efforts and provided leadership on the floor.
Oklahoma City Thunder Table:
| PLAYER | MIN | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luguentz Dort | 26:54 | 1 | 6 | 16.7 | 1 | 4 | 25.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | -11 |
| Jalen Williams | 41:01 | 8 | 16 | 50.0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 6 | 6 | 100 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 6 |
| Chet Holmgren | 36:58 | 14 | 22 | 63.6 | 2 | 5 | 40.0 | 6 | 7 | 85.7 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 36 | 9 |
| Josh Giddey | 22:22 | 4 | 10 | 40.0 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 4 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 40:41 | 18 | 29 | 62.1 | 2 | 3 | 66.7 | 2 | 2 | 100 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 40 | 7 |
| Isaiah Joe | 26:40 | 4 | 9 | 44.4 | 2 | 4 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 17 |
| Cason Wallace | 28:03 | 1 | 3 | 33.3 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| Kenrich Williams | 22:16 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 0 | 1 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| Aaron Wiggins | 6:22 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Vasilije Micic | 7:54 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -1 | |
| Jaylin Williams | 5:51 | 1 | 1 | 100 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -9 | |
| Davis Bertans | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| Tre Mann | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| Aleksej Pokusevski | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| TOTALS | 52 | 100 | 52.0 | 8 | 23 | 34.8 | 18 | 20 | 90.0 | 9 | 38 | 47 | 26 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 16 | 130 | 7 | |
Golden State Warriors Table:
| PLAYER | MIN | FGM | FGA | FG% | 3PM | 3PA | 3P% | FTM | FTA | FT% | OREB | DREB | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | PF | PTS | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Klay Thompson | 36:30 | 5 | 13 | 38.5 | 3 | 9 | 33.3 | 3 | 3 | 100 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 4 |
| Andrew Wiggins | 34:39 | 12 | 19 | 63.2 | 5 | 8 | 62.5 | 2 | 4 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 31 | 6 |
| Kevon Looney | 34:38 | 3 | 6 | 50.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 7 | 9 | 16 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6 | -1 |
| Chris Paul | 37:35 | 4 | 9 | 44.4 | 4 | 7 | 57.1 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 3 |
| Stephen Curry | 40:16 | 8 | 21 | 38.1 | 5 | 11 | 45.5 | 4 | 4 | 100 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
| Dario Saric | 18:22 | 3 | 9 | 33.3 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -6 |
| Brandin Podziemski | 25:02 | 2 | 6 | 33.3 | 1 | 4 | 25.0 | 3 | 4 | 75.0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | -15 |
| Jonathan Kuminga | 20:21 | 6 | 10 | 60.0 | 0 | 2 | 0.0 | 1 | 2 | 50.0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 13 | -18 |
| Moses Moody | 17:37 | 1 | 4 | 25.0 | 0 | 3 | 0.0 | 4 | 4 | 100 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -8 |
| Draymond Green | DNP – League Suspension | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cory Joseph | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| Lester Quinones | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| Gui Santos | DNP – Coach’s Decision | |||||||||||||||||||
| TOTALS | 44 | 97 | 45.4 | 18 | 46 | 39.1 | 17 | 21 | 81.0 | 14 | 35 | 49 | 33 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 18 | 123 | -7 | |
