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Thunder Rout Warriors 126-102 in Curry’s Return Behind Gilgeous-Alexander and Holmgren

Oklahoma City’s ball pressure turned over Golden State repeatedly to open the Warriors’ six-game trip.

Overview

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander posted 28 points and 11 assists and Chet Holmgren added 23 points and 11 rebounds, with Holmgren shooting 9-for-9.
  • Oklahoma City forced 20-plus turnovers and shot 50.6% with 16 threes in a dominant defensive and offensive showing.
  • Stephen Curry returned after three games out with illness but managed 11 points on 4-of-13 shooting and received the first flagrant foul of his NBA career.
  • Golden State fell to 1-6 on the road and rested veterans late, beginning a six-game trip with a back-to-back that continues Wednesday in San Antonio.
  • Despite absences including Jalen Williams, Luguentz Dort and Aaron Wiggins, the defending champions improved to 11-1 and extended their strong start at home.