Swat-Happy Thunder Pull Away From Clippers

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (C) looks to pass the ball between Los Angeles Clippers forwards Paul George (13) and Kawhi Leonard (2) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City on Feb. 22, 2024. Nate Billings/AP Photo

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 31 points and eight assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 129–107 win over the visiting Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday.

Oklahoma City ripped off a 20–5 run in the third quarter to take what was just a two-point game up as high as 17 before heading into the fourth up 14.