Clippers
ThunderThe Oklahoma City Thunder beat the LA Clippers 108-101 on Sunday, October 25, at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK.
The Clippers led 46-43 at halftime. The Thunder did the most damage in the fourth quarter, winning it 31-25. They took the lead in the third quarter and were up 77-76 going into the fourth.
Top performers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 34 points on 13-of-26 shooting, with 6 rebounds and 5 assists. Ajay Mitchell added 18 points and 6 rebounds. For the Clippers, Darius Garland had 16 points on 7-of-17 shooting, with 11 assists. Kris Dunn added 15 points and 6 assists.
Double-doubles: Darius Garland (16 points and 11 assists); Isaiah Hartenstein (12 points and 12 rebounds).
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC): 34 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST, 13-26 FG, 36 MIN
- Ajay Mitchell (OKC): 18 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST, 8-14 FG, 28 MIN
- Darius Garland (LAC): 16 PTS, 4 REB, 11 AST, 7-17 FG, 36 MIN
- Kris Dunn (LAC): 15 PTS, 4 REB, 6 AST, 6-7 FG, 33 MIN
- Brook Lopez (LAC): 15 PTS, 1 REB, 2 AST, 5-10 FG, 23 MIN
- Alex Caruso (OKC): 12 PTS, 7 REB, 6 AST, 4-7 FG, 22 MIN
Context
The Thunder improved to 3-0 with their third straight win, while the Clippers fell to 1-2, their second loss in a row. It was the teams' first meeting of the season.
Up next: the Thunder visit the Clippers on Friday, Nov 13; the Clippers host the Thunder on Friday, Nov 13.
Attendance: 18,203 at Paycom Center. Officials: James Capers, Jason Goldenberg and Brandon Schwab.