Overview
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander posted 28 points and 11 assists and Chet Holmgren added 23 points on 9-for-9 shooting with 11 rebounds in Oklahoma City’s win.
- Stephen Curry returned from a three-game illness absence but finished with 11 points in 20 minutes as Golden State’s veterans were sat late in the blowout.
- Golden State trailed 63-43 at halftime after 12 first-half turnovers and finished with 20 giveaways while shooting 40.5% from the field.
- The Thunder won despite absences for Jalen Williams, Luguentz Dort and Aaron Wiggins, while the Warriors were without Al Horford (toe management) and De’Anthony Melton (ACL).
- The result starts the Warriors’ six-game road trip at 0-1 and drops them to 6-6 overall and 1-6 away from home, as OKC moves to a league-best 11-1.