Key Takeaways:
- Oklahoma City Thunder extended their season-opening unbeaten run to eight games on Tuesday night
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tallied 30 points and 12 assists against his former club
- Los Angeles Clippers suffered a second straight home defeat, missing Kawhi Leonard and Bradley Beal
Thunder Set New Franchise Mark with Dominant Display
The Oklahoma City Thunder have kicked off their campaign in formidable form, notching an eighth straight win at the expense of the Los Angeles Clippers, with a 126-107 triumph on Tuesday night in Inglewood.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander produced a masterclass against his former team, contributing 30 points and 12 assists while shooting 9-for-14 from the field, including 4-of-5 from beyond the arc. Isaiah Joe added 22 points, with Cason Wallace and Aaron Wiggins both supplying 12 points as the visitors overcame an early deficit and set a new team record for the most consecutive wins to start a season.
Best start in Thunder history ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/ridnQzGn3e
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) November 5, 2025
Clippers Falter Without Key Stars
James Harden led the Clippers effort with 25 points, supported by John Collins on 17 and Derrick Jones Jr. with 16. Los Angeles were unable to call upon Kawhi Leonard (ankle) or Bradley Beal (knee), both sidelined for the second night in a home back-to-back, and subsequently suffered a second consecutive defeat at Crypto.com Arena after opening the season with three home victories.
Turning Point and Key Runs
After trailing by as many as 13 in the first half, Oklahoma City seized control in the third quarter. Aaron Wiggins’ three-pointer at 3:34 remaining gave the Thunder an 81-78 lead, one they would not relinquish. The visitors closed the period on an 8-2 run to enter the fourth with a 94-86 advantage, before launching an 11-0 spurt to open the final quarter, stretching the margin to 105-86. Factoring in back-to-back three-pointers to finish the third, Oklahoma City’s burst reached 17 unanswered points, ending the Clippers’ resistance.
| Team | Leading Scorer | Points | Notable Absences | Home/Away Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thunder | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 30 | None reported | 8-0 (Season-opening win streak) |
| Clippers | James Harden | 25 | Kawhi Leonard, Bradley Beal | 3-2 (At home) |
Next Fixtures
- Thunder: At Portland on Wednesday night
- Clippers: At Phoenix on Thursday night
