Sports
Gilgeous-Alexander Leads Thunder to Decisive Victory Over Clippers
Amado Panganiban
24 Jan, 2026

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander spearheaded the Oklahoma City Thunder’s commanding 122-101 triumph against the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night, contributing 32 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. This victory improved the Thunder’s perfect home record to 13-0 and marked their 17th win in 18 games overall.
The Clippers, on the other hand, deepened their slump with their fifth straight defeat and have now lost 10 out of their last 11 games. Oklahoma City’s defensive intensity once again proved pivotal. The Thunder capitalized on 29 turnovers committed by Los Angeles, converting 38 points off these mistakes, the highest turnover count for any NBA team this season.
Guard Cason Wallace excelled defensively, tying his career-high with five steals and amassing 16 steals over his last four games. Wallace currently leads the league averaging 2.4 steals per game.
Supporting Gilgeous-Alexander’s efforts, Chet Holmgren posted 22 points and Jalen Williams contributed 20. Gilgeous-Alexander rested through the entire fourth quarter, a strategy frequently employed this season.
The Clippers played without All-Star James Harden for only the second time this year due to a left calf contusion. Kawhi Leonard topped the Los Angeles scoring with 22 points, while John Collins added 20. Center Ivica Zubac notched a double-double, scoring 11 points alongside 11 rebounds.
Los Angeles started strong, opening with an 11-point advantage fueled by six straight points from Leonard during a 12-0 run late in the first quarter. Nonetheless, the Thunder quickly responded with 10 unanswered points culminating in a three-point play by Ajay Mitchell. Oklahoma City then seized control permanently with a 9-0 run midway through the second quarter.
Although the Clippers shot an efficient 48.7% from the field across the game, their second-quarter performance faltered, managing just 7-of-21 shooting overall and 3-of-13 beyond the arc while the Thunder outpaced them 37-22.
Oklahoma City extended its lead to as much as 23 points in the third quarter, largely powered by 19 points from Gilgeous-Alexander, effectively sealing the outcome.
Isaiah Hartenstein was sidelined as the Thunder began a back-to-back schedule, while Isaiah Joe made his return after missing four games with a knee injury, contributing 14 points on 5-of-7 shooting.
The Thunder’s dominant defensive effort and efficient scoring underscored their continued ascendancy in the league this season.
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