US EditionWarriors Instant Analysis: With Curry, Stars Out, Thunder Roll
- In its first game of 2026, the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the short-handed Golden State Warriors 131-94 at Chase Center, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 30 points and seven assists.
- Golden State was missing six players, including Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green, as coach Steve Kerr started Podziemski, Moody, Richard, Santos and Post in an altered lineup.
- Using 19-0 and 21-6 bursts, OKC converted Warriors turnovers into transition points, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shot 10-for-20 with seven assists in 28 minutes.
- The victory pushed Oklahoma City Thunder to 30-5 overall and 13-3 on the road, while Chet Holmgren's season-best two-way effort strengthens his All-Star and Defensive Player of the Year case.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, recently honored as December's conference player and SI's Sportsperson, continues his trek toward a 50/40/90 season while OKC carries momentum into next games.
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Did Jonathan Kuminga Intentionally Sit vs Thunder? Fact-Checking Viral Steve Kerr Chat Screenshot
Tonight, the Golden State Warriors took on the Oklahoma City Thunder at a massive disadvantage. The Warriors were without their three best players: Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green, as well as role players such as De’Anthony Melton and Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga’s absence, in particular, drew considerable attention, and one viral moment garnered significant attention. An X post from @ShervonFakhimi seemingly showcased a casual text…
In the NBA, the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder became the first team to reach 30 wins in the regular season, defeating the Golden State Warriors 131-94 (34-23, 30-22, 31-21, 36-28) in a foreign arena last night.
NBA: Thunder crush depleted Warriors
SAN FRANCISCO — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points and seven assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the short-handed Golden State Warriors for a 131-94 win Friday night. Stephen Curry sat out because of a left ankle sprain and backcourt mate Jimmy Butler became ill earlier in the day. Draymond Green rested, while Jonathan Kuminga missed the game with back soreness. That left Steve Kerr’s starting lineup as Brandin Podziemski, Moses …
Yakima Herald-Republic
Independent EspañolSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and dished out seven assists, and the Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the understaffed Golden State Warriors 131-94 on Friday night.
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