Key Takeaways:
- Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 124-112 win against the Miami Heat on Sunday night, marking their third straight victory
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tallied 29 points, surpassing the 20-point mark for the 110th consecutive game
- Miami Heat’s Andrew Wiggins posted 23 points with seven 3-pointers, but his side suffered a third successive defeat
Match Analysis
The Oklahoma City Thunder maintained their winning streak, clinching a 124-112 win over the Miami Heat at home on Sunday night. Despite a sluggish opening, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander powered the Thunder with 29 points, helping the hosts pull away in the second half.
Jalen Williams contributed 19 points, while both Chet Holmgren and Ajay Mitchell added 16 apiece for Oklahoma City. The Thunder have now recorded their third consecutive victory, while Miami fell to their third straight defeat.
Held it down at home 💪 pic.twitter.com/Lh6bD3BWtJ
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) January 12, 2026
Game Flow and Momentum Shifts
Miami initially held the upper hand, gaining a nine-point advantage during the first quarter. However, Oklahoma City responded with a 14-2 surge late in the period to reclaim the lead. The Heat capped the quarter with five unanswered points in the final four seconds, highlighted by Wiggins’ timely steal and a corner three-pointer at the buzzer.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who went scoreless on his first five shot attempts, shifted gears to make 10 of his next 14 from the field. He delivered 16 points in an explosive third quarter, and during a critical moment with about four minutes remaining in the frame, drained a three-pointer and celebrated as Miami called timeout. This basket was a pivotal piece of a 15-0 Thunder run, handing them a 13-point cushion.
Defensive and Turnover Statistics
Although both the Thunder and Heat entered the contest ranked among the NBA’s top four in defensive rating and each shot above 50% from the field, defensive pressure still played a significant role. The Thunder capitalised on 23 Miami turnovers, converting them into 39 points. In contrast, after committing five turnovers in the opening quarter, Oklahoma City tightened up and only turned the ball over eight more times for the remainder of the match.
Individual Performances
| Player | Team | Points | Notable Stats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Thunder | 29 | 10-for-14 shooting after slow start; 110th consecutive 20+ point game |
| Jalen Williams | Thunder | 19 | |
| Chet Holmgren | Thunder | 16 | |
| Ajay Mitchell | Thunder | 16 | |
| Andrew Wiggins | Heat | 23 | Seven 3-pointers |
| Tyler Herro | Heat | 19 | |
| Pelle Larsson | Heat | 16 | |
| Jaylin Williams | Thunder | 9 | Returned from absence since 13 December with heel bursitis |
Upcoming Fixtures
- The Heat are set to host Phoenix Suns on the Tuesday evening
- The Thunder will host San Antonio Spurs also on Tuesday
