Oklahoma City Thunder Extend Winning Streak with Hard-Fought Victory Over Golden State Warriors
The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their impressive run with a 104-97 triumph over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night, which translated to Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Philippine time. This victory marks their fifth consecutive win, solidifying their position as a dominant force in the league.
Key Performances Drive Thunder Success
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was instrumental in the win, scoring 27 points despite a challenging shooting night where he made only six of 15 field-goal attempts. He compensated by converting an impressive 14 of 15 free throws, maintaining his consistent offensive output. Gilgeous-Alexander has now scored at least 20 points in 125 consecutive games, putting him on the brink of tying Wilt Chamberlain's historic record of 126 straight games with 20 or more points. He will have the opportunity to match this milestone when the Thunder host the Denver Nuggets on Monday, March 10, in Philippine time.
Since returning from an abdominal strain, Gilgeous-Alexander has led Oklahoma City to a perfect 5-0 record, helping the defending champions achieve the league's best record and become the first NBA team to reach 50 wins this season.
Supporting Cast Steps Up Amidst Injuries
Isaiah Joe provided a significant boost off the bench, contributing 18 points, including a memorable dunk that energized the team. Jaylin Williams also made a notable impact with nine points and 14 rebounds, showcasing his versatility on both ends of the court.
For the Golden State Warriors, Gui Santos led the effort with 22 points and 11 rebounds, while Brandin Podziemski added 17 points and Draymond Green scored 16. However, the Warriors struggled offensively, shooting only 40.9 percent from the field.
Game Dynamics and Missing Stars
The matchup lacked some of the usual star power due to key absences. Warriors star Stephen Curry missed his 13th straight game due to a right knee injury, while the Thunder were without regular starters Chet Holmgren (illness), Jalen Williams (strained right hamstring), and center Isaiah Hartenstein (left calf bruise).
Oklahoma City established an early lead, going into halftime with a 67-54 advantage behind 13 points from Kenrich Williams and 12 from Gilgeous-Alexander. Santos kept Golden State competitive with 14 first-half points. In the third quarter, the Warriors rallied, with Malevy Leons hitting a three-pointer to tie the game at 77 with just over four minutes remaining. However, the Thunder regained control, entering the fourth quarter with an 86-83 lead.
In the closing moments, with Oklahoma City ahead 99-97, Gilgeous-Alexander sealed the victory by hitting a crucial three-pointer over Draymond Green, extending the lead to five points with 42.4 seconds left.
Other NBA Results
In other games around the league, the Orlando Magic defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-92, the Atlanta Hawks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 125-116, the Brooklyn Nets edged the Detroit Pistons 107-105, the Milwaukee Bucks downed the Utah Jazz 113-99, and the Los Angeles Clippers secured a narrow 123-120 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
