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Curry Returns, Thunder Roll Warriors 126-102 as Champs Move to 11-1

Oklahoma City’s depth plus pressure defense exposed Golden State’s road woes in Curry’s return.

Overview

  • Stephen Curry came back from a three-game illness absence but finished with 11 points on 4-of-13 shooting and received the first flagrant foul of his career on a late first-quarter closeout.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 28 points and 11 assists while Chet Holmgren added 23 points on 9-for-9 shooting with 11 rebounds.
  • The Thunder dominated despite missing Jalen Williams, Luguentz Dort and Aaron Wiggins, extending their home record to 5-0 and overall mark to 11-1.
  • Golden State committed 20 turnovers, sat veterans late, and fell to 6-6 overall with a 1-6 road record to open a six-game trip.
  • Coach Steve Kerr’s rotation management now turns to a back-to-back in San Antonio as questions persist about the Warriors’ consistency and road form.