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Thunder Force 28 Turnovers in 122-101 Win Over Clippers

The defending champions answered their NBA Cup semifinal loss by reaching 25-2 with a 13-0 home start.

Overview

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points with 19 in the third quarter before resting the fourth, extending his run to 98 straight games with at least 20 points.
  • Oklahoma City converted Los Angeles’ 28 giveaways into 39 points and finished with 18 steals, including five by Cason Wallace.
  • James Harden missed the game with a bruised left calf as the Clippers dropped their fifth straight and 10th in 11.
  • Chet Holmgren added 22 points and Jalen Williams had 20, and the Thunder shot 55.6% in the third to build a 103-83 lead.
  • Oklahoma City remained perfect at home at 13-0 and visits Minnesota on Friday to complete a back-to-back.