Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shone with 27 points as the Thunder defeated the Warriors 104-97.

March 8th - The Thunder defeated the Warriors 104-97. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 27 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Joe Johnson added 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. For the Warriors, Santos scored 22 points, 11 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Bojamski added 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists.

In the first quarter, the Thunder took the lead thanks to consecutive three-pointers from Wallace and Joe. The Warriors relied on Green's outside shooting and Bojamski's fast breaks to keep pace, but Jalin Williams and Dort hit consecutive three-pointers to stabilize the situation. At the end of the first quarter, the Thunder led 34-28 . In the second quarter, the Warriors narrowed the gap to one point at one point, but Alexander scored steadily, and Williams' consecutive points helped the Thunder widen the gap again. At halftime, the Thunder led 67-54 .

After switching sides, the Warriors rallied with consecutive scores from Pojemski and Santos to take the lead, and the score was tied at 83 at the end of the third quarter . In the final quarter, the Thunder took a 6-0 lead. The Warriors, led by Green and Santos, kept the score close. In the crucial moments, Alexander hit a three-pointer and made both free throws to seal the victory, and the Warriors failed to mount a comeback in the final stages. Ultimately, the Thunder defeated the Warriors 104-97 .

Warriors player statistics

Santos had 22 points , 11 rebounds, and 3 assists; Pojemski had 17 points , 6 rebounds , and 6 assists; Green had 16 points, 4 rebounds , and 5 assists; Spencer had 9 points , 1 rebound , and 1 assist; Porzingis had 9 points, 5 rebounds , and 5 assists; Payton II had 7 points , 12 rebounds, and 1 assist; Cryer had 6 points and 2 rebounds; Horford had 4 points , 5 rebounds, and 4 assists .

Thunder player statistics

Alexander had 27 points , 5 rebounds , and 5 assists; Joe had 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists; Kenrich Williams had 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 1 assist; Jelling Williams had 9 points , 14 rebounds , and 4 assists ; Wallace had 9 points and 2 assists ; McCain had 9 points , 2 rebounds , and 1 assist; Wiggins had 9 points , 4 rebounds, and 4 assists; Dort had 8 points , 5 rebounds, and 2 assists .

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