Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors: did free throws and bench points decide at Paycom Center?

The Oklahoma City Thunder moved to 50-15 after a 104-97 result over the Golden State Warriors, who slid to 32-31 at Paycom Center on 8:30 PM CST. The Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors final score reflected OKC leading for 46:28 with 0 lead changes and 2 ties.

First quarter

The Thunder opened with 34 points in the 1st quarter while the Warriors scored 28 in the same frame. OKC’s early edge matched a 14-point biggest lead that shaped the night at Paycom Center.

Second quarter

The Thunder added 33 points in the 2nd quarter, and the Warriors answered with 26. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 27 points led the Thundercats, and Isaiah Joe’s 18 points boosted OKC’s 33 bench points.

Third quarter

The Thunder scored 19 points in the 3rd quarter as the Warriors put up 29. Golden State’s shot profile leaned on 45 3-point attempts with 31 percent accuracy, while OKC stayed afloat with 24 assists and 7 steals.

Fourth quarter

The Thunder closed with 18 points in the 4th quarter while the Warriors managed 14. OKC went 23-for-24 at the line for 96 percent, and Golden State left points behind with 11-for-18 free throws for 61 percent in the Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors key moments.

Team totals and takeaways

The Thunder finished with 104 points on 42 percent shooting and 15 made 3-pointers, and the Warriors ended with 97 points on 41 percent shooting and 14 made 3-pointers. The Warriors controlled the glass 57-49 with 15 offensive rebounds, but OKC countered with 14 points off turnovers against Golden State’s 12 as part of the post-game thoughts Oklahoma City Thunder.

What the Warriors generated

The Warriors recorded 28 assists and 29 bench points, and they produced 42 points in the paint. Golden State also created 16 second-chance points on 14 second-chance attempts, but the Dubs did not lead at any point despite cutting into the margin during the 3rd quarter.

Up next

The Thunder will host the Denver Nuggets at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City on 3/9/2026 at 7:30 PM EDT, with the broadcast airing on Peacock. Track the Oklahoma City Thunder coach post-game reaction, then run it back by sharing this article with other OKC fans.