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Thunder Defeat Hawks 140-129 in Thrilling Contest

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Monday, December 29, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Paycom Center

Oklahoma City Thunder 140, Atlanta Hawks 129, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Quick answers

Who won Atlanta Hawks vs Oklahoma City Thunder?

Oklahoma City Thunder beat Atlanta Hawks 140-129 at Paycom Center on December 29, 2025.

Who was favored in Atlanta Hawks vs Oklahoma City Thunder?

Oklahoma City Thunder were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1100 (about 92% implied). The favorite won.

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a thrilling 140-129 victory over the Atlanta Hawks at the Paycom Center, extending their dominance in the series to 3-0 this season. This matchup was particularly noteworthy as it showcased the Thunder's strong home record of 28-5 against the Hawks' away record of 15-19. The Thunder have now won all three meetings against the Hawks this season, highlighting their consistent performance against this opponent.

In terms of recent form, the Thunder have been solid at home, boasting a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, with an average of 119.9 points scored and 107.9 points allowed. They entered this game on a one-game winning streak after defeating the Philadelphia 76ers 129-104 on December 28. Conversely, the Hawks have struggled significantly, losing six consecutive games, with a record of 2-8 in their last ten outings. During this stretch, they averaged 123.2 points scored but allowed a staggering 130.0 points per game.

The Thunder's home performance has been particularly impressive, with a home record of 5-2 in their last seven games. In contrast, the Hawks have struggled on the road, managing only one win in their last six away games. The Thunder's ability to score effectively at home has been a key factor in their success, as seen in their recent games where they scored over 120 points multiple times.

In terms of injuries, both teams faced challenges. The Thunder had several players listed as day-to-day, including Isaiah Hartenstein (ankle), Ajay Mitchell (calf), Otega Oweh (lower leg), Thomas Sorber (knee), and Jalen Williams (hamstring). The Hawks also had players dealing with injuries, including Mouhamed Gueye (foot), Keshon Gilbert (hip), and RayJ Dennis (Achilles), all of whom were listed as day-to-day. The impact of these injuries on both teams' rotations could be significant, especially for the Thunder, who rely on a deep bench.

The betting market reflected the Thunder's strong position heading into the game, with DraftKings setting the spread at -17.5 in favor of Oklahoma City. The total points line was set at 232.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring game. The moneyline odds were heavily tilted towards the Thunder at -1100, while the Hawks were listed at +700, underscoring the perceived disparity between the two teams.

Conditions for the game were favorable, with both teams taking to the court in a competitive atmosphere. Fans witnessed a back-and-forth contest, particularly in the fourth quarter, where the Thunder managed to hold off a late surge from the Hawks. Key moments included a series of three-point shots from both teams, with Chet Holmgren making a significant 26-foot three-pointer and a dunk that sealed the game for the Thunder.

Viewers were treated to an exciting display of basketball, with notable scoring plays that highlighted the offensive capabilities of both teams. The Thunder's ability to respond to the Hawks' attempts to close the gap was evident, as they consistently found ways to score in crucial moments. With the Thunder's victory, they continue to assert their dominance in the league, while the Hawks will need to regroup and address their ongoing struggles.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	OKC -17.5	232.5 o -112 / u -108	Atlanta Hawks +700 · Oklahoma City Thunder -1100

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Injury report

Isaiah HartensteinDay-To-DayAnkleOklahoma City Thunder
Ajay MitchellDay-To-DayCalfOklahoma City Thunder
Otega OwehDay-To-DayLower LegOklahoma City Thunder
Thomas SorberDay-To-DayKneeOklahoma City Thunder
Jalen WilliamsDay-To-DayHamstringOklahoma City Thunder
Mouhamed GueyeDay-To-DayFootAtlanta Hawks
Keshon GilbertDay-To-DayHipAtlanta Hawks
RayJ DennisDay-To-DayAchillesAtlanta Hawks

Leaders

PointsShai Gilgeous-Alexander39Oklahoma City Thunder
AssistsJalen Williams7Oklahoma City Thunder
ReboundsChet Holmgren9Oklahoma City Thunder
PointsNickeil Alexander-Walker30Atlanta Hawks
AssistsDyson Daniels7Atlanta Hawks
ReboundsOnyeka Okongwu14Atlanta Hawks

Recent form

Oklahoma City Thunder

Last 10: 6-4Streak W1119.9 scored · 107.9 allowed per game5-2 at home

W129-104vs Philadelphia 76ersDec 28
L102-117vs San Antonio SpursDec 25
L110-130at San Antonio SpursDec 24
W119-103vs Memphis GrizzliesDec 23
L107-112at Minnesota TimberwolvesDec 20
W122-101vs LA ClippersDec 19
L109-111vs San Antonio SpursDec 14
W138-89vs Phoenix SunsDec 11
W131-101at Utah JazzDec 8
W132-111vs Dallas MavericksDec 6

Atlanta Hawks

Last 10: 2-8Streak L6123.2 scored · 130 allowed per game1-2 away

L125-128vs New York KnicksDec 28
L111-126vs Miami HeatDec 27
L123-126vs Chicago BullsDec 24
L150-152vs Chicago BullsDec 21
L98-126vs San Antonio SpursDec 20
L126-133at Charlotte HornetsDec 19
W120-117vs Philadelphia 76ersDec 14
L115-142at Detroit PistonsDec 13
W131-116at Washington WizardsDec 7
L133-134vs Denver NuggetsDec 6

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Atlanta	-	36	L1	.561	46
Orlando	1	37	L1	.549	45
Charlotte	2	38	W1	.537	44
Miami	3	39	W2	.524	43
Washington	29	65	L10	.207	17
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	Atlanta Hawks	Oklahoma City Thunder
Field goals	46-97	53-98
Field goal %	47	54
Three-pointers	25-54	12-32
Three-point %	46	38
Free throws	12-17	22-23
Free throw %	71	96
Rebounds	38	49
Offensive rebounds	10	10
Defensive rebounds	28	39
Assists	32	27
Steals	11	9
Blocks	4	7
Turnovers	16	13
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	18	14
Fast-break points	10	23
Points in the paint	36	70
Fouls	20	18
Largest lead	10	15
Lead changes	9	9
Time in front	34	57

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter88-101Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter88-102Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter90-102Dyson Daniels makes 2-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter90-104Alex Caruso makes two point shot (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
3rd Quarter93-104Asa Newell makes 25-foot three point jumper (Luke Kennard assists)
3rd Quarter95-104Vit Krejci makes 18-foot jumper (Dyson Daniels assists)
3rd Quarter97-104Asa Newell makes driving dunk (Luke Kennard assists)
3rd Quarter97-105Ajay Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter97-106Ajay Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter99-106Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes 8-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter102-106Luke Kennard makes 23-foot three point jumper (Keaton Wallace assists)
3rd Quarter103-106Luke Kennard makes free throw 1 of 1
3rd Quarter103-109Alex Caruso makes 25-foot three point jumper (Ajay Mitchell assists)
3rd Quarter103-110Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter103-111Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter103-113Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes running layup
4th Quarter103-115Jalen Williams makes 1-foot layup (Aaron Wiggins assists)
4th Quarter106-115Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes 25-foot three pointer (Onyeka Okongwu assists)
4th Quarter109-115Onyeka Okongwu makes 23-foot three point jumper (Mouhamed Gueye assists)
4th Quarter109-117Ajay Mitchell makes 6-foot two point shot
4th Quarter112-117Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes 24-foot three point jumper (Onyeka Okongwu assists)
4th Quarter112-120Cason Wallace makes 27-foot three pointer
4th Quarter112-122Jalen Williams makes 2-foot dunk (Ajay Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter114-122Vit Krejci makes 7-foot pullup jump shot (Luke Kennard assists)
4th Quarter114-123Chet Holmgren makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter114-124Chet Holmgren makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter117-124Vit Krejci makes 25-foot three point shot (Asa Newell assists)
4th Quarter119-124Luke Kennard makes 14-foot pullup jump shot (Vit Krejci assists)
4th Quarter120-124Asa Newell makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter120-127Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
4th Quarter122-127Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes 17-foot pullup jump shot (Dyson Daniels assists)
4th Quarter122-128Ajay Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter122-129Ajay Mitchell makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter125-129Zaccharie Risacher makes 25-foot three point jumper (Nickeil Alexander-Walker assists)
4th Quarter125-132Alex Caruso makes 22-foot three point jumper (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
4th Quarter128-132Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes 25-foot three point jumper (Dyson Daniels assists)
4th Quarter128-135Chet Holmgren makes 26-foot three point jumper (Jalen Williams assists)
4th Quarter129-135Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter129-138Cason Wallace makes 22-foot three point jumper (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
4th Quarter129-140Chet Holmgren makes 1-foot dunk (Alex Caruso assists)