On Monday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder faced the Los Angeles Clippers, looking to bounce back from a tough 127-116 defeat against the Golden State Warriors. Determined to prove themselves, the Thunder pulled off a 134-128 victory over the Clippers due to a standout performance by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
With this win, Oklahoma City reclaimed the top position in the Western Conference, boosting their record to 9-2. Meanwhile, despite Norman Powell’s stellar game, the Clippers saw their record drop to 6-5 after the loss.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shines with Career-High as Thunder Outlast Clippers
The Oklahoma City Thunder took on the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night without their rising star, Chet Holmgren, who suffered a hip injury against the Warriors and is expected to miss several weeks. Despite Holmgren’s absence, the Thunder had a fantastic night, with all five starters scoring double figures.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered an incredible performance with a career-high 45 points, 3 rebounds, nine assists, two blocks, and one steal. Gilgeous-Alexander hit 13 of 21 shots from the field and sank 15 of 16 free throws, including two crucial free throws with 22.7 seconds remaining, which put the Thunder up 132-128.
Alongside him, Jalen Williams added 28 points, eight rebounds, and six assists, while Lu Dort contributed 19 points and two rebounds. Isaiah Joe and Alex Caruso each chipped in 12 points, and Andrew Wiggins added 10 points, four rebounds, and four assists.
For the Clippers, Norman Powell led with 31 points, two rebounds, and three assists. Ivica Zubac posted a double-double with 22 points and 14 rebounds, while Derrick Jones Jr. contributed 20 points and five rebounds.
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James Harden had 17 points, 11 rebounds, and nine assists, nearly achieving a triple-double. Amir Coffey and Kevin Porter Jr. added 13 and 9 points, respectively.
With this victory, the Thunder maintained their momentum and will look to keep it going as they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. Meanwhile, the Clippers will be gearing up to face the Houston Rockets in their next matchup.
