Warriors Overcome Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 52-Point Effort to Defeat Thunder
Golden State rallies in the second half, led by Stephen Curry and Andrew Wiggins, to hand Western Conference leaders Oklahoma City a rare loss.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 52 points, his second 50-point game in four outings, but expressed frustration as the Thunder fell to the Warriors 116-109.
- Stephen Curry rebounded from a slow start to hit five second-half three-pointers, finishing with 21 points, while Andrew Wiggins led Golden State with 27 points.
- Kevon Looney contributed a career-high-tying 18 points off the bench, along with four blocks, as the Warriors secured their third win in four games.
- Golden State's defense held Oklahoma City to 37.3% shooting in the final three quarters, overcoming a 14-point first-quarter deficit sparked by Gilgeous-Alexander's 21-point opening frame.
- Despite the loss, Oklahoma City remains atop the Western Conference standings with a 37-9 record, as Gilgeous-Alexander continues to lead the league in scoring at 32.5 points per game.