Deadspin: Thunder Outlast Clippers 108-101 as Trio of Players Exit With Injuries
Thunder earn home win
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points as Oklahoma City defeated Los Angeles 108-101. He made 13 of 26 shots from the floor and seven of eight free throws. The Clippers led 64-57 midway through the third quarter after Garland made a three-pointer. Oklahoma City’s reserves answered with a 20-10 run, including a tying three from Alex Caruso. Nine Thunder points during that stretch came after Clippers turnovers.
Three players leave injured
Cason Wallace exited before the first quarter was halfway over with left shoulder soreness after a collision while coming off a screen. Jaylin Williams left at the end of the quarter with right wrist soreness.
Bench helps seal victory
After Jalen Williams left, Gilgeous-Alexander made two free throws to extend Oklahoma City’s lead to six, then added another at the next opportunity. He scored 16 points in the third quarter, one game after his NBA-record streak of 20-point games ended.
Ajay Mitchell scored 18 points off the bench, and Isaiah Hartenstein recorded 12 points and 12 rebounds. Oklahoma City scored 38 points off the Clippers’ 26 turnovers. The game began a back-to-back for the Thunder.
Key points
- Oklahoma City beat Los Angeles 108-101 behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 34 points.
- Jalen Williams was taken off on a stretcher after a left leg injury late in the game.
- Cason Wallace and Jaylin Williams also left with injuries.
- The Thunder scored 38 points off 26 Clippers turnovers.