Thunder's win streak at 11 as Wizards lose 15th straight

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 points in Oklahoma City's victory over Washington

Mar. 22, 2026 at 5:35am

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The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Washington Wizards 132-111 on Saturday, extending their winning streak to 11 games while the Wizards lost their 15th consecutive game. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 40 points, and Chet Holmgren added 18 points and 10 rebounds. The game was marred by a scuffle between players from both teams just before halftime, resulting in the ejection of four players.

Why it matters

The Thunder's impressive 11-game winning streak has propelled them up the standings, while the Wizards' prolonged losing skid has them firmly at the bottom of the league. This game highlights the stark contrast between the two teams' fortunes this season.

The details

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the Thunder to victory, while Chet Holmgren contributed 18 points and 10 rebounds. The game was disrupted by a scuffle between players from both teams just before halftime, resulting in the ejection of four players. The Thunder took control of the game in the third quarter, with Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 16 points in the period. Oklahoma City then pulled away in the fourth quarter, outscoring the Wizards 64-40 in the paint.

  • The scuffle occurred just before halftime.
  • The Thunder scored the first 15 points of the final quarter to put the game away.

The players

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The star player for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who scored 40 points in the game.

Chet Holmgren

A key player for the Thunder, contributing 18 points and 10 rebounds.

Justin Champagnie

A Wizards player who was ejected from the game after the scuffle.

Jaylin Williams

A Thunder player who was ejected from the game after the scuffle, along with two of his teammates.

Isaiah Hartenstein

A Wizards player who had a strong start to the game, with six rebounds and two assists before scoring his first points.

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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

This game showcases the stark contrast between the surging Thunder and the struggling Wizards this season. The Thunder's impressive 11-game winning streak has propelled them up the standings, while the Wizards' prolonged losing skid has them firmly at the bottom of the league.