Thunder Defeat Warriors 126-102
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points and provided 11 assists in just three quarters, while Chet Holmgren delivered a perfect shooting performance. The Oklahoma City Thunder, leading the league, secured a comfortable 126-102 win over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.
Perfect Night for Chet Holmgren
Holmgren was flawless from the field, finishing with 23 points and 11 rebounds on 9-for-9 shooting overall. He went 2-for-2 from beyond the arc and 3-for-3 from the free-throw line.
Warriors' Efforts
Isaiah Joe scored 18 points and rookie Ajay Mitchell added 17 for the defending NBA champions. Golden State improved to 11-1 overall and stayed undefeated at home with a 5-0 record.
Chet Holmgren 23 PTS, 11 REB, 2 AST, 1 BLK, 9-9 FG, 2-2 3P, 3-3 FT in 25 minutes vs. Warriors
The OKC Thunder star is averaging 19.6 points, 8.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.9 steals, and 1.3 blocks per game, shooting 59.3% from the field, 37.1% from three, and 88% from the line through eight games.
Golden State Highlights
Jonathan Kuminga led the Warriors with 13 points. Stephen Curry, returning after missing three games due to illness, was limited to 11 points on 4-of-13 shooting and fouled out early in the third quarter.
Game Dynamics
The Warriors dropped to 1-6 on the road, scoring their second-lowest total of the season. Despite missing defensive specialist Lu Dort due to a right upper trap strain, the Thunder’s strong defense kept the Warriors under pressure all night.
Oklahoma City led 63-44 at halftime, fueled by 15 points from Gilgeous-Alexander and 11 from Holmgren, who was perfect at 5-for-5 shooting in the first half.
Author's Summary: Oklahoma City Thunder dominated with perfect shooting from Holmgren and standout play from Gilgeous-Alexander, overpowering the Warriors 126-102.
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