Thunder Storm Past Clippers for Historic 13th Straight Victory

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander powered the Oklahoma City Thunder to their franchise-record 13th consecutive win, scoring 29 points with eight assists in a 116-98 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Despite trailing by 16 in the first half and shooting just 31%, the Thunder rallied with a dominant 42-point third quarter, entering the final period with an 18-point lead. Gilgeous-Alexander’s stellar play set the tone before he sat out the fourth quarter.

Jalen Williams contributed 18 points, while Isaiah Hartenstein added 11 points and nine rebounds. The Thunder’s defense, bolstered by their league-leading steals, generated 11 takeaways and held the Clippers at bay in the second half. Amir Coffey led Los Angeles with 26 points, but it wasn’t enough to stop the Thunder’s surge. Oklahoma City improved to 28-5, winning 17 of their last 18 games with exceptional resilience and teamwork.