Thunder dominate Warriors with a 13th straight win! Alexander scores 38 points, Butler exits injured, Seth Curry debuts shooting 6 of 7

On December 3rd Beijing time, the Thunder secured a 124-112 away victory over the Warriors, achieving their 13th consecutive win and holding a 21-1 record this season, continuing to top the entire league. Alexander contributed 38 points, maintaining his streak of 94 straight games scoring 20 or more, closing in on Chamberlain’s record of 126 consecutive 20+ point games. Alexander also passed the 12,000-point mark in this game. The Thunder led by as many as 22 points; although the Warriors briefly took the lead in the second half, the Thunder withstood the pressure to win on the road. Butler left the game in the first half due to a knee injury after scoring 6 points. Seth Curry, Stephen Curry’s brother, had an impressive debut, shooting 6 of 7 from the field and 2 of 3 from three, totaling 14 points.

Statistics

Thunder: Alexander 38 points, 3 rebounds, 4 assists; Holmgren 21 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists; Jalen Williams 22 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists; Mitchell 10 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists; Wiggins 11 points; Joe 9 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Kenway 5 points,

Warriors: Podziemski 17 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists; Podziemski 17 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists; Green 13 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists; Butler 6 points, 3 rebounds (injured); Seth Curry 14 points; Hield 13 points, 4 assists; Payton Jr. 13 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists; Kuminga 8 points, 7 rebounds

Player of the Game

Alexander scored 38 points, leading his team to victory over the Warriors.

Game Recap

In the first quarter, Moody and Podziemski hit consecutive three-pointers, with Alexander responding from outside. Holmgren completed a three-point play, Mitchell nailed a three, and Wallace scored off a steal. Podziemski scored 4 straight points, Holmgren made a put-back dunk, and battled Hield in a three-point shootout. Both teams then went scoreless for nearly two minutes until Spencer hit a mid-range jumper to break the drought. Carlson made a three, Alexander scored on a floater after a drive, and Hield and Post hit back-to-back threes. Alexander converted a three-point play and added two free throws, finishing the quarter with double-digit points. At quarter’s end, the Thunder led 32-26 over the Warriors.

In the second quarter, Wiggins scored on a layup, Butler completed a three-point play and hit a three to cut the deficit to two. Kenway drained a three, Seth Curry scored on a mid-range shot, marking his first basket as a Warrior. Jalen Williams scored 4 straight points, Seth Curry nailed a three, and Kenway scored on a fast break. Butler left the game due to a knee injury and went to the locker room. Wiggins scored again on a layup as the Thunder extended their lead to 15. Richard scored 5 consecutive points, but Alexander quickly answered with 8 straight points. By halftime, the Thunder led 63-44, with Alexander having scored 18 points.

After the break, Payton Jr. replaced the injured Butler. Jalen Williams scored on a mid-range shot, and Green hit a three. Holmgren made an alley-oop layup, and Alexander scored another mid-range jumper. Podziemski scored 5 straight points, Payton Jr. completed a three-point play, and Green scored on a layup as the Warriors went on a 15-3 run. Alexander hit a three, Green was fouled out after his 5th foul, and Kuminga hit a three-pointer. Isaiah Joe hit consecutive threes, Hield scored a mid-range jumper, Kuminga dunked, Spencer made a put-back, Alexander scored on a layup, and Spencer hit a three, cutting the Warriors’ deficit to one point. Mitchell and Alexander hit back-to-back threes, Podziemski scored a buzzer-beater floater from beyond the arc. After three quarters, the Thunder led 91-88.

In the final quarter, Seth Curry scored on a mid-range shot, Payton Jr. made a hook shot, Holmgren scored 4 straight points, and Seth Curry hit a three. Payton Jr. made a three-pointer, Green responded with a three, and the Warriors took a 4-point lead. Holmgren then scored 5 consecutive points, Spencer made a layup, Alexander scored a mid-range jumper, Joe hit a three, and Alexander followed with a three as the Thunder went on an 8-0 run. Payton Jr. and Jalen Williams scored layups, Green hit another three, Alexander scored a mid-range jumper, and Wallace dunked. Jalen Williams scored 4 straight points, extending the Thunder’s lead to 12. Ultimately, the Thunder won on the road, denying the Warriors a comeback from 22 points down.

Starting Lineups

Thunder: Alexander, Mitchell, Jalen Williams, Wallace, Holmgren

Warriors: Podziemski, Moody, Richard, Butler, Green