Thunder defeat Warriors 104-97 for 5th straight win

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 27 points to lead Oklahoma City

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Golden State Warriors 104-97 on Saturday night for their fifth straight win. The Thunder led by as many as 13 points in the first half and held on for the victory, despite a late push by the Warriors.

Why it matters

This win extends the Thunder's hot streak and solidifies their status as one of the top teams in the NBA this season. The Warriors, meanwhile, continue to struggle without the injured Stephen Curry.

The details

Gilgeous-Alexander made just 6 of 15 field goals but was nearly perfect from the free throw line, hitting 14 of 15 attempts. Isaiah Joe added 18 points for the Thunder, while Jaylin Williams had 9 points and 14 rebounds. For the Warriors, Gui Santos had 22 points and 11 rebounds, Brandin Podziemski scored 17 points, and Draymond Green added 16.

  • The Thunder led 67-54 at halftime.
  • The Warriors cut the lead to 77-77 in the third quarter, but the Thunder took an 86-83 lead into the fourth.
  • With the Thunder up 99-97, Gilgeous-Alexander hit a 3-pointer with 42.4 seconds left to push the lead to 5 points.

The players

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Thunder's star guard scored 27 points and has now scored at least 20 points in 125 consecutive games.

Gui Santos

The Warriors' forward had 22 points and 11 rebounds in the losing effort.

Draymond Green

The veteran Warriors forward scored 16 points in the game.

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What’s next

The Thunder will host the Denver Nuggets on Monday night, while the Warriors will visit the Utah Jazz.

The takeaway

The Thunder's fifth straight win and 50th victory of the season solidify their status as one of the top teams in the NBA, while the Warriors continue to struggle without the injured Stephen Curry.