The Oklahoma City Thunder and Golden State Warriors recently faced off in an electrifying game showcasing both teams’ talents. Let’s jump into the statistics and highlight some of the standout performances from this thrilling matchup.
Team Performance Overview
Both teams brought their A-game, resulting in a close contest. Here’s a detailed look at the final team stats:
Oklahoma City Thunder Stats
| Stat | Value |
| FG | 27-71 (38.00%) |
| 3PT | 14-41 (34.10%) |
| FT | 15-20 (75.00%) |
| OREB | 4 |
| DREB | 25 |
| REB | 29 |
| AST | 17 |
| STL | 9 |
| BLK | 3 |
| TO | 14 |
| PF | 21 |
| PTS | 83 |
Golden State Warriors Stats
| Stat | Value |
| FG | 31-68 (45.60%) |
| 3PT | 11-36 (30.60%) |
| FT | 17-21 (81.00%) |
| OREB | 9 |
| DREB | 28 |
| REB | 37 |
| AST | 23 |
| STL | 7 |
| BLK | 3 |
| TO | 18 |
| PF | 17 |
| PTS | 90 |
The Warriors edged out the Thunder by a slim margin, but the game was filled with impressive individual performances on both sides.
Standout Player Performances
Thunder’s Top Contributors
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SG)
- Points: 27
- Rebounds: 5
- Assists: 8
- Field Goal Percentage: 45%
- Josh Giddey (PG)
- Points: 18
- Rebounds: 9
- Assists: 11
- Chet Holmgren (C)
- Points: 22
- Rebounds: 12
- Blocks: 4
- Field Goal Percentage: 60%
Warriors’ Key Players
- Stephen Curry (PG)
- Points: 32
- Rebounds: 5
- Assists: 7
- Three-Point Percentage: 45%
- Klay Thompson (SG)
- Points: 24
- Three-Point Percentage: 40%
- Draymond Green (PF)
- Points: 10
- Rebounds: 10
- Assists: 9
- Steals: 3
- Blocks: 2
Battle of the Boards
The rebounding game was fierce, with both teams fighting hard for second-chance opportunities:
- Chet Holmgren (Thunder): 12 rebounds
- Kevon Looney (Warriors): 14 rebounds (including 5 offensive boards)
Shooting Efficiency
As seen in the team stats tables, both teams displayed different shooting performances:
- Thunder: 38% field goal percentage, 34.1% from three-point range
- Warriors: 45.6% field goal percentage, 30.6% from beyond the arc
Defensive Highlights
The game wasn’t just about offense. Several players made significant defensive contributions:
- Draymond Green (Warriors): 3 steals, 2 blocks
- Lu Dort (Thunder): 2 steals, 1 block
Key Takeaways
- The Warriors’ experience shone through, with Curry leading the charge offensively.
- The Thunder’s young core, especially Gilgeous-Alexander and Holmgren, showed great promise.
- Rebounding was crucial, with the Warriors holding a slight edge (37 to 29).
- Three-point shooting played a significant role, with the Thunder making more threes (14) than the Warriors (11), despite a lower percentage.
- Ball movement was vital for both teams, with the Warriors recording 23 assists to the Thunder’s 17.
This game set the stage for what promises to be an exciting series between these two talented teams. The Thunder and Warriors demonstrated their strengths and areas for improvement, leaving fans eager for the next matchup.
