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The first quarter saw the sides exchange baskets for baskets from the opening tip, and it was explosive. The Thunder seemed to be able to catch everything, even though the Dubs’ offense was clicking. Even though Golden State didn’t play its best defense, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and the rest of the Thunder’s explosive young team answered with points.

As he has done all season long, Steve Kerr’s bench was the source of peace. Throughout the quarter, Dario Šarić shot three times from beyond the arc and finished with a team-high 11 points, while Chris Paul provided a steadying influence. After a thrilling opening frame, the Warriors led 38–33. Šarić had 20 points at the end of the day.

OKC did not lose steam in the second half. They continued to hit and fire from all over the court. The Dubs gave numerous answers, but their own carelessness bit them. The Warriors appeared to be making turnovers that resulted in easy baskets in addition to their regular turnovers.

Nevertheless, Steph Curry’s genius and some outstanding ball movement combined for 31 points in the second quarter. Golden State led 69-67 at the half despite Klay Thompson’s spectacular effort at a buzzer-beating three being waived off after a video review revealed the ball was still in his hands as the shot clock expired.

Lu Dort swiftly crushed any expectations of a resurgent ability to shut down Oklahoma City in the second half. Dort concluded the third quarter with 16 points after going a perfect 9 for 9 from the field, including 6 for 6 from long range, halfway through the period. However, Golden State’s offense was unstoppable once more.

Halfway through the fourth quarter, the Warriors were down 127-125, so there was plenty of time to see if either side could maintain their amazing scoring tempo. Even though the Thunder continued to play with greater efficiency, Golden State was still able to create second-chance opportunities, which allowed them to stay within striking distance.

Throughout the entire game, Andrew Wiggins was notably more aggressive on the glass, which provided Golden State with multiple second-chance opportunities. With a few minutes remaining in regulation, Thompson made the game-tying three point shot thanks to the Dubs’ ability to slow down the bleeding. Thompson scored eighteen points with just ten field goal attempts.

In the closing minutes, neither offense found its rhythm, but Williams made a bank shot and split a pair of free throws to give the Thunder a 136-133 advantage. Curry’s driving layup in the closing seconds reduced Golden State’s deficit to one. Next, Thompson picked up a forced steal by Gary Payton II. Thompson got fouled right away.

With 38.8 seconds left, Thompson took advantage of a situation to give Golden State a 137-136 lead, but the Warriors were already in the bonus.

After the Thunder had a timeout, they isolated Holmgren on Green. With 32.5 seconds left, the former second overall choice drove inside and was called for a blocking foul. After Holmgren made both of his shots, Oklahoma City won 138–137.

Green drove inside right away, refusing to wait around. GPII had a path to the basket because the Thunder’s defense was so intent on keeping the ball out of Curry’s hands. Payton swiftly received the ball from Green, and he made an alley-oop layup.Dort only split the free throws despite drawing another foul on the other end. In a 139-139 contest, the Warriors were in possession of the ball with 16.4 seconds left.

Curry waited to make his move until there were eight seconds remaining after the Warriors in-bounded the ball to him. Attempting to prevent the shot, Holmgren crossed over as he drove past Dort with a crossover. Incredibly, Curry threw a layup off the backboard and in, dribbling past Holmgren’s hands.

But because they ruled that Green had engaged in basket interference, the officials had blown their whistle. Review revealed that Josh Giddey had touched the net before Green did, so the basket counted and the Warriors won.

28 points, 8 rebounds, 7 assists, 2 steals, and 8 of 14 field goals (including 5 of 10 from three) were Curry’s final game totals.

into the weekend, the Warriors will continue their journey into the eastern time zone. On Sunday, Golden State will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers once more on the court. The first tip-off is set for 3:00 PM Pacific time.Their first-ever in-season tournament encounter was won by the Warriors in an absurdly high-scoring contest.

The Oklahoma City Thunder were defeated 141-139 by the Golden State Warriors in the team’s inaugural in-season tournament match. The Dubs prevailed in a furious offensive display on the most vivid blue basketball court you have ever seen, maintaining their perfect road record. With five games played thus far this season, the Warriors have taken exclusive ownership of second place in the Western Conference.