Thunder Defeat Clippers 128-110 for 7th Straight Win

Oklahoma City extends lead in Western Conference with dominant victory over LA

Apr. 9, 2026 at 6:22am

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The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the LA Clippers 128-110 on Sunday night, extending their winning streak to 7 games and improving their record to 64-16 on the season. The Clippers, meanwhile, fell to 41-39 with the loss.

Why it matters

The Thunder's victory widens their lead atop the Western Conference standings, putting them in prime position to secure a top playoff seed. For the Clippers, the loss is a setback in their quest to solidify a postseason berth.

The details

The Thunder were led by a dominant offensive performance, with five players scoring in double figures. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander paced the team with 28 points, while Luguentz Dort and Josh Giddey added 22 and 18 points respectively. The Clippers struggled to keep pace, despite 25 points from Kawhi Leonard and 20 from Paul George.

  • The game was played on Sunday, April 9, 2026.

The players

Oklahoma City Thunder

The NBA team based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma with a 64-16 record this season.

LA Clippers

The NBA team based in Los Angeles, California with a 41-39 record this season.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Thunder's leading scorer, pouring in 28 points in the win.

Kawhi Leonard

The Clippers' star player, who scored 25 points in the losing effort.

Paul George

The Clippers' second-leading scorer with 20 points.

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What they’re saying

“Our guys came out with great energy and focus tonight. We executed our game plan to perfection and it showed on the scoreboard.”

— Mark Daigneault, Thunder Head Coach

“We just couldn't get into a rhythm offensively. Credit to the Thunder, they played a great game on both ends of the floor.”

— Tyronn Lue, Clippers Head Coach

What’s next

The Thunder will look to extend their winning streak when they host the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday, April 11th. The Clippers will try to bounce back in their next game against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday, April 13th.

The takeaway

Oklahoma City's dominant performance against the Clippers solidifies their status as a top contender in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, LA's loss is a setback in their push for a playoff spot, underscoring the need for the team to find more consistency down the stretch.