Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points and dished out 11 assists in just three quarters, and Chet Holmgren turned in a flawless shooting night as the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder cruised to a 126-102 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday night.
The air in the Paycom Center wasn’t just electric; it was predatory. The Oklahoma City Thunder came ready to play. Every dribble, every squeak of a sneaker, echoed with a city’s hunger.
OKLAHOMA CITY — Against the Golden State Warriors, Chet Holmgren’s 23 points on a perfect 9-for-9 attempts helped the Oklahoma City Thunder secure its 11th win of the regular season, improving to 11-1 as defending champions.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points and had 11 assists to help the Oklahoma City Thunder continue their hot start with a 126-102 win over the visiting Golden State Warriors on Tuesday.
The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Golden State Warriors Tuesday night to complete a 126-102 rout and give them their eleventh win. OKC was short-handed again as Lu Dort and Jalen Williams didn’t take the court, but it was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren who led the Thunder to success.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder is enjoying a hot start to a season once more. It cannot be denied that the defending champions are showing a lot of grit and confidence one match after another.