Shai Gilgeous-Alexander guided the Oklahoma City Thunder to a hard-earned 105-101 win against the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday evening. Even with Jalen Williams leaving due to an eye injury in the first half, the Thunder managed to defeat the Warriors without Curry for their third consecutive victory.
SGA Delivers Again
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of Oklahoma City Thunder scored 35 points, continuing his strong performance after scoring 37 points in Monday’s victory against Sacramento. He went 13-of-28 from the field, leading the Thunder’s offensive and coming up big in crucial moments to seal the win.
Key Defensive Moment
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, continuing his strong performance after scoring 37 points in Monday’s victory against Sacramento. He went 13-of-28 from the field, leading the Thunder’s offensive and coming up big in crucial moments to seal the win.
Thunder Capitalize on Warriors’ Mistakes
The Thunder capitalized on 11 Golden State turnovers in the first half, scoring 15 points and establishing their aggressive style of play. Oklahoma City’s current record stands at a remarkable 14-4 for the season.
Warriors Without Curry
The Warriors fell to a 3-1 record without their star player, Stephen Curry, who was absent due to knee pain. After recovering from sickness, Jonathan Kuminga scored 19 points to guide Golden State, while Buddy Hield surpassed Dirk Nowitzki on the NBA’s all-time 3-point list with five three-pointers.
Jalen Williams Exits with Injury
Jalen Williams, a forward for the Thunder, exited the game towards the end of the first half following a strong impact from a dunk by Jonathan Kuminga. He didn’t come back, so the Thunder relied on Gilgeous-Alexander to finish securing the victory.
What’s Next
The Thunder will face the Lakers on Friday as they continue their road trip, while the Warriors will play against the Phoenix Suns on Saturday. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in top form, Oklahoma City will aim to keep their momentum going as they face a tough challenge in Los Angeles. Meanwhile, the Warriors visit the Phoenix Suns on Saturday, hoping to regroup after their loss and get back on track without Curry. Both teams will be looking to build on their strengths and improve as they head into the next phase of the season.
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