- Stephen Curry hit five three-pointers in the second half after scoring just four points in the first, helping the Warriors defeat the Thunder 116-109
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 52 points, recording his second career 50+ point game
- Andrew Wiggins was Golden State’s top scorer with 27 points, while Curry finished with 21
Key Takeaways:
Andrew Wiggins guided the Golden State Warriors to victory with 27 points, as they held off the Oklahoma City Thunder for a 116-109 home win in an NBA regular-season game. Stephen Curry contributed 21 points, bouncing back in the second half with five three-pointers after a slow start, while Kevon Looney added 18 points. Gary Payton II (15 points) and Brandin Podziemski (11 points) also made key contributions.
The Warriors TAKE DOWN the Thunder 116-109 and SPOIL SGA's 52-POINT night 😤 pic.twitter.com/7h4DCUhZfe
— Basketball Forever (@bballforever_) January 30, 2025
Despite the win, the Warriors had to withstand a spectacular performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who delivered an MVP-level display, finishing with 52 points. The Thunder guard recorded his second career 50+ point game, following his 54-point outing against the Utah Jazz on January 22. Jalen Williams scored 26 points, while Isaiah Joe added 17. Isaiah Hartenstein dominated the boards with 18 rebounds, but Oklahoma City ultimately fell short.
Oklahoma City remains at the top of the Western Conference with a 37-9 record, while Golden State sits 11th at 24-23. The Warriors will now prepare for a home matchup against the Phoenix Suns, while the Thunder host the Sacramento Kings in their next game.