Thunder Beat Clippers 108-101 as Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 34

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the LA Clippers 108-101 on Sunday, October 25, 2026, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading all scorers with 34 points and adding six rebounds. Oklahoma City overcame a three-point halftime deficit at Paycom Center, outscoring Los Angeles 65-55 after the break to improve to 3-0.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Thunder Take a Narrow Lead

Oklahoma City opened with a 23-20 advantage. Neither team reached 25 points in the opening period, setting up a closely contested first half.

Second Quarter: Clippers Move Ahead

Los Angeles outscored the Thunder 26-20 in the second quarter to take a 46-43 halftime lead. The six-point advantage in the period reversed Oklahoma City’s early edge and put the visitors ahead at the break.

Third Quarter: Oklahoma City Responds

The Thunder delivered their highest-scoring quarter with 34 points, while the Clippers added 30. That four-point difference moved Oklahoma City back in front, 77-76, entering the fourth.

Fourth Quarter: Thunder Finish Ahead

Oklahoma City outscored Los Angeles 31-25 in the final period to secure the seven-point victory in regulation. The Thunder scored 65 second-half points after managing 43 before halftime.

Key Performers

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder: Led all scorers with 34 points and collected six rebounds, providing the game’s highest individual scoring total by an 18-point margin.
• Isaiah Hartenstein, Thunder: Led Oklahoma City with 12 rebounds as the hosts finished with a 46-38 advantage on the boards.
• Alex Caruso, Thunder: Recorded a team-high six assists. Oklahoma City finished with 23 assists overall.
• Darius Garland, Clippers: Posted a double-double with a team-leading 16 points and 11 assists.
• Kris Dunn, Clippers: Contributed 15 points, six assists and five steals.
• Derrick Jones Jr., Clippers: Led Los Angeles with six rebounds.

NerdSports Stat: Oklahoma City outscored Los Angeles 68-44 on two-point baskets, a 24-point advantage that more than offset the Clippers’ 21-point edge from beyond the arc.

Game Analysis

More Attempts Offset Lower Shooting Percentages

The Clippers held the advantage in both overall shooting percentage and three-point accuracy, but Oklahoma City generated substantially more field-goal attempts. The Thunder finished 42-for-94 from the floor, shooting 44.7%, compared with Los Angeles at 37-for-81, or 45.7%.

Those 13 additional attempts helped Oklahoma City finish with five more made field goals. The Thunder also collected eight more rebounds, although the supplied statistics do not separate offensive and defensive boards.

Clippers’ Three-Point Advantage Was Not Enough

Los Angeles made 15 of 38 three-point attempts, shooting 39.5%, while Oklahoma City went 8-for-24, or 33.3%. The Clippers also recorded 30 assists to the Thunder’s 23, with Garland accounting for 11.

Oklahoma City compensated with its two-point production and better results at the foul line. The Thunder made 16 of 17 free throws, a 94.1% conversion rate, while the Clippers finished 12-for-15 at 80.0%. That added four points to Oklahoma City’s advantage.

A Stronger Second Half Makes the Difference

The clearest shift came after halftime. Oklahoma City won both remaining quarters, turning a three-point deficit into a seven-point victory. Gilgeous-Alexander’s 34-point total gave the Thunder a scoring centerpiece, while Hartenstein and Caruso led the team in rebounding and assists, respectively.

What the Result Means

Oklahoma City remains unbeaten at 3-0, including a 2-0 home record, while Los Angeles falls to 1-2 overall and 0-2 on the road. The Thunder next host the Phoenix Suns on Monday, October 26, at 5:00 p.m. PDT. The Clippers return home to face the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday, October 28, at 7:30 p.m. PDT.

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