Thunder Rout Hapless Nets for 10th Straight Victory

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 20 points in three quarters as Oklahoma City cruises to 121-92 win over Brooklyn.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 7:49am

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The Oklahoma City Thunder extended their winning streak to 10 games with a dominant 121-92 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 points in just three quarters, and the Thunder raced out to a 60-24 halftime lead and never looked back. Jared McCain added a season-high 26 points off the bench for Oklahoma City, which shot 52.9% from the field and forced 23 Nets turnovers.

Why it matters

The Thunder's 10-game winning streak has propelled them to the top of the Western Conference standings, further cementing their status as one of the NBA's elite teams this season. Meanwhile, the struggling Nets continue to search for answers as they remain near the bottom of the Eastern Conference.

The details

The Thunder were in control from the opening tip, limiting the Nets to just 4-of-20 shooting in the first quarter and forcing seven turnovers to take a 28-11 lead. Oklahoma City's lead ballooned to as many as 42 points in the second half as they cruised to the victory. Gilgeous-Alexander extended his NBA record by scoring at least 20 points for the 130th consecutive game, while Jared McCain provided a big boost off the bench for the Thunder.

  • The Thunder took a 60-24 lead by halftime on Wednesday night.
  • Oklahoma City ripped off 13 straight points for an 81-39 lead in the third quarter.

The players

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The star guard for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who has scored at least 20 points in 130 consecutive games, an NBA record.

Jared McCain

The Thunder's sixth man, who scored a season-high 26 points off the bench in the win over the Nets.

Michael Porter Jr.

The Nets' forward who missed his fourth straight game due to a sprained left ankle and hamstring.

Noah Clowney

The Nets' rookie center who left the game in the opening quarter with a sprained right wrist.

Jalen Wilson

The Nets' leading scorer with 15 points in the loss.

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What they’re saying

“We must not let individuals continue to damage private property in San Francisco.”

— Robert Jenkins, San Francisco resident

“Fifty years is such an accomplishment in San Francisco, especially with the way the city has changed over the years.”

— Gordon Edgar, grocery employee

The takeaway

The Thunder's dominant win over the Nets showcases their status as one of the NBA's elite teams this season, as they continue to steamroll opponents during their impressive 10-game winning streak. Meanwhile, the struggling Nets remain near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings, searching for answers to turn their season around.