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Oklahoma City 108, L.A. Clippers 101
Ajay Mitchell added 18 points off the bench, and Isaiah Hartenstein posted a 12-point, 12-rebound double-double as Oklahoma City improved to 3-0.
On Sunday, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 108-101 at Paycom Center, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 34 points on 13-of-26 shooting.
The victory was overshadowed by injuries as All-Star guard Jalen Williams was stretchered off with a left leg injury late in the fourth quarter, following earlier departures by Cason Wallace and Jaylin Williams.
Ajay Mitchell scored 18 points off the bench while Isaiah Hartenstein recorded 12 points and 12 rebounds; Oklahoma City scored 38 points off 26 Clippers turnovers to secure the victory.
Los Angeles rallied to pull within 97-96 on a three-pointer by Derrick Jones Jr. with three minutes remaining, but Gilgeous-Alexander sealed the win with crucial late free throws.
The 3-0 Thunder host Phoenix on Monday night, seeking to maintain their undefeated start despite losing three rotation players to injury during the Clippers game.
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai-Gilgeous Alexander scored 34 points, Ajay Mitchell contributed 18 points from the bench and the Oklahoma City Thunder remained undefeated with a victory on Sunday night of 108-101 over the Los Angeles Clippers.