Overview
- Stephen Curry returned from a three-game illness absence but managed 11 points on 4-of-13 shooting and was assessed the first flagrant foul of his NBA career on a closeout against Isaiah Joe.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander posted 28 points and 11 assists and Chet Holmgren added 23 points and 11 rebounds on 9-of-9 shooting as Oklahoma City improved to 11-1.
- Golden State coughed up 20 turnovers, trailed by 19 at halftime, and fell to 1-6 on the road as veterans were sat late with the game out of reach.
- Oklahoma City won despite absences for Jalen Williams, Lu Dort and Aaron Wiggins, while the Warriors were without Al Horford and De'Anthony Melton to open a six-game trip with a back-to-back in San Antonio next.
- After the loss, Draymond Green questioned the team’s current commitment to winning and Jimmy Butler called for more sacrifice and defensive fight as the Warriors seek a response on the road.