The Oklahoma City Thunder took on the Golden State Warriors on Friday, January 2, 2026, at the Chase Center in San Francisco. The Thunder won the game with a score of 131-94. This game was part of the 2025-26 NBA season.

Oklahoma City dominated with standout performances from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and added seven assists. Holmgren contributed with 15 points and 15 rebounds, helping the Thunder maintain their top spot in the Western Conference.

Oklahoma City Thunder started strong in the first quarter, scoring 34 points while holding the Golden State Warriors to 23. The Thunder continued to lead in the second quarter, adding another 30 points. By halftime, they had a comfortable lead with a score of 64-45. The Thunder’s shooting was effective, as they made 52.2% of their field goals.

In the third quarter, Oklahoma City kept their momentum, scoring 31 points. Golden State struggled to keep up, scoring only 21 points. The final quarter saw the Thunder score 36 points, while the Warriors managed 28. Oklahoma City finished the game with a 131-94 victory. They dominated in assists with 34 compared to Golden State’s 23, and had better shooting from beyond the arc, making 16 of their 38 attempts.

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was a key player for the Oklahoma City Thunder. He scored 30 points and added 7 assists. His shooting was strong, hitting 10 of his 20 field goal attempts.
• Chet Holmgren also had a standout game. He contributed 15 points and grabbed 15 rebounds. He was efficient with his shots, making 5 out of 8.

• For the Golden State Warriors, Brandin Podziemski had a notable performance. He scored 12 points and had 4 rebounds. He also assisted 4 times during the game.
• Al Horford added 13 points and 6 rebounds. He made 4 of his 6 field goal attempts.

• Branden Carlson played well for the Thunder. He scored 15 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. He showed accuracy with 6 out of 9 shots made.
• Trayce Jackson-Davis had 9 rebounds and 3 assists. He scored 7 points in the game for the Warriors.

What’s Next

The Oklahoma City Thunder hold the top spot in the Western Conference with a record of 29-5. Their recent win over the Golden State Warriors solidifies their position as the leading team. With this momentum, they continue to dominate their conference.

On the other hand, the Golden State Warriors are in the eighth position in the Western Conference with an 18-16 record. The loss to the Thunder highlights the challenges they face to climb higher in the standings. The Warriors need to improve their performance to secure a better position.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will face the Phoenix Suns on Sunday, January 4. This game will take place on the road at the Mortgage Matchup Center. After that, the Thunder will return home to play the Charlotte Hornets on Monday, January 5, at the Paycom Center.

The Golden State Warriors’ next game is on Saturday, January 3, against the Utah Jazz at the Chase Center. Following this, they will travel to play the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday, January 5, at the Intuit Dome. The Warriors will then host the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday, January 7, back at the Chase Center.

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