Thunder Beat Wizards 114-75 as Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 30

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Washington Wizards 114-75 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Paycom Center, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 30 points and nine assists. Oklahoma City won every quarter, limited Washington to 29.6% shooting and improved to 8-2 with its fifth win in five home games.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Thunder Establish a Six-Point Lead

Oklahoma City outscored Washington 25-19 in the opening period. The Wizards’ 19 points marked the first of three quarters in which they failed to reach 20, while the Thunder established an advantage they would expand throughout the night.

Second Quarter: Oklahoma City Pulls Away

The Thunder took control with a 32-17 second quarter, turning their six-point advantage into a 57-36 halftime lead. The 15-point difference was the largest single-quarter margin of the game, giving Oklahoma City considerable separation before the break.

Third Quarter: Lead Reaches 31

Washington produced its highest-scoring quarter with 23 points, but Oklahoma City answered with 33, its best period of the night. The Thunder entered the fourth ahead 90-59 after outscoring the Wizards 65-40 across the middle two quarters.

Fourth Quarter: Thunder Complete the Win

Oklahoma City finished with a 24-16 fourth quarter to secure the 114-75 result. Washington never won a period, and the Thunder’s final margin reached 39 points without overtime.

Key Performers

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder: Led all scorers with 30 points and supplied a game-high nine assists, pacing Oklahoma City in both categories.
• Isaiah Hartenstein, Thunder: Collected 14 rebounds to lead Oklahoma City’s work on the boards.
• AJ Dybantsa, Wizards: Led Washington with 19 points.
• Kyshawn George, Wizards: Delivered 14 points, seven rebounds, six assists and three blocks, providing contributions across several categories.
• Alex Sarr, Wizards: Matched Hartenstein with 14 rebounds, the joint-highest total in the game.

NerdSports Stat: Two-thirds of Oklahoma City’s 39-point winning margin came from two-point baskets alone. The Thunder scored 70 points on two-pointers to Washington’s 44, a 26-point advantage.

Game Analysis: Shooting Efficiency Creates the Difference

The biggest separation came in shot-making. Oklahoma City made 45 of 92 field-goal attempts, shooting 48.9%, while Washington finished 29-for-98 at 29.6%. Despite attempting six more shots, the Wizards made 16 fewer baskets.

Washington’s perimeter struggles compounded the problem. The Wizards went 7-for-43 from three-point range, shooting 16.3%, while the Thunder finished 10-for-28, or 35.7%. Oklahoma City made three more threes on 15 fewer attempts, complementing its substantial advantage on two-point baskets.

The Thunder also led 33-20 in assists and 55-47 in rebounds. Gilgeous-Alexander’s nine assists helped set the pace for an offense that recorded an assist on 33 of its 45 made field goals. Hartenstein’s rebounding contribution supported Oklahoma City’s eight-rebound edge.

At the line, Oklahoma City went 14-for-18 compared with Washington’s 10-for-15. Those additional four points rounded out a performance built primarily on superior field-goal efficiency and consistent production across all four quarters.

Closing Context: Thunder Remain Unbeaten at Home

Oklahoma City improved to 8-2 overall and 5-0 at home, while Washington dropped to 4-6 overall and 2-4 on the road. The Thunder next face the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, November 10, at 8:00 p.m. PST. The Wizards return to action against the Detroit Pistons on Monday, November 9, at 4:00 p.m. PST, looking to improve on an offensive performance that produced just 75 points.

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