NBA · Final

Thunder Edge Clippers in Close Contest

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Sunday, October 25, 2026, 7:00 PM ET · Paycom Center

Oklahoma City Thunder 108, LA Clippers 101, 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 LA Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder?

Oklahoma City Thunder beat LA Clippers 108-101 at Paycom Center on October 25, 2026.

Who was favored in LA Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder?

Oklahoma City Thunder were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1350 (about 93% implied). The favorite won.

In a tightly contested game at the Paycom Center, the Oklahoma City Thunder secured a narrow victory over the LA Clippers, finishing the match with a score of 108-101. This victory improves the Thunder's record to 3-0 against the Clippers this season and extends their winning streak to three games overall. The Thunder, now holding a strong 2-0 record at home this season, showcased their resilience against a Clippers team that has struggled to find consistency, now sitting at 1-2.

The Thunder's recent form has been impressive, boasting an 8-2 record over their last ten games. They have averaged 118.3 points scored while allowing just 106.4 points during this stretch. In their last two games, they defeated the Denver Nuggets 96-84 and the San Antonio Spurs 116-104, demonstrating their capacity to perform well both at home and on the road. Their home record stands at 5-1, while they have a solid away record of 3-1.

Conversely, the Clippers have faced challenges, currently holding a 5-5 record over their last ten games and coming off a loss against the Los Angeles Lakers, where they fell 117-125. They have averaged 114.4 points scored and allowed 113.2 points during this period. Their away record is 2-2, which reflects their struggles in hostile environments.

In terms of previous meetings, the Thunder have dominated the series against the Clippers this season, winning all three encounters. Their most recent matchup prior to this game was on April 9, 2026, where the Thunder won decisively with a score of 128-110. The Thunder also won their earlier meetings this season, 122-101 on December 19, 2025, and 126-107 on November 5, 2025.

Injuries played a significant role in the matchup, affecting both teams. The Thunder were without Otega Oweh, Nikola Topic, and Thomas Sorber, all ruled out due to injuries. Additionally, Jaylin Williams and Cason Wallace were listed as day-to-day, adding uncertainty to their availability for future games. The Clippers faced a more severe injury crisis, missing key players such as Bradley Beal, Max Strus, Yanic Konan Niederhauser, Brandon Ingram, and Jordan Miller, all of whom were ruled out for this game.

The betting market, as provided by DraftKings, set the Thunder as heavy favorites with a spread of -16.5 and a moneyline of -1350. The total points line was set at 223.5, with the over priced at -108 and the under at -112. This reflects the expectation of a competitive game, despite the Thunder's strong home record and the Clippers' injury woes.

Conditions during the game were typical for an indoor basketball setting, with no significant external factors impacting play. Fans were treated to a thrilling match where the Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played a pivotal role, particularly in the fourth quarter, contributing crucial free throws that helped secure the win.

As the game progressed, viewers witnessed a tense final quarter where every possession mattered. The Thunder's ability to capitalize on free throw opportunities, particularly from Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, proved decisive. The Clippers fought hard, with Darius Garland making significant plays, but ultimately fell short.

Overall, the Thunder's victory solidifies their position as a strong contender early in the season, while the Clippers will need to regroup and address their injury situation to improve their performance moving forward.

What we said beforehand

The Oklahoma City Thunder enter their matchup against the LA Clippers with a perfect home record of 2-0 this season, while the Clippers are looking to improve their away record of 1-1. This game will take place at the Paycom Center on October 25, 2026, at 23:00 UTC. The Thunder have shown strong recent form, winning their last three games, including a victory over the Denver Nuggets by a score of 96-84. In contrast, the Clippers are coming off a loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, falling 125-117, which snapped their two-game winning streak.

In terms of scoring, the Thunder have averaged 118.3 points per game at home over their last ten games, with a home record of 5-1. They have been particularly effective at limiting opponents, allowing an average of just 106.4 points. On the other hand, the Clippers have averaged 114.4 points in their last ten games, but their away record stands at 2-2, indicating some inconsistency on the road.

The teams have met three times this season, with the Thunder winning all three encounters. The most recent meeting resulted in a decisive 128-110 victory for Oklahoma City on April 9, 2026. The Thunder have demonstrated dominance in these matchups, outscoring the Clippers significantly in each game.

Injury concerns could play a crucial role in this game. The Thunder will be without Otega Oweh (Achilles), Nikola Topic (back), and Thomas Sorber (knee). The Clippers face an even larger injury list, missing Bradley Beal (knee), Max Strus (foot), Yanic Konan Niederhauser (foot), Brandon Ingram (heel), and Jordan Miller (shoulder). The absence of key players could impact both teams' performances.

The betting market reflects the Thunder's strong position, with DraftKings listing Oklahoma City as a 16.5-point favorite. The total points line is set at 223.5, with odds of -108 for the over and -112 for the under. This suggests that the market expects a relatively high-scoring game, given the Thunder's offensive capabilities and the Clippers' recent scoring trends.

As for conditions, the game will take place indoors, eliminating weather factors but putting emphasis on the players' health and readiness. Fans should watch for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the Thunder with an average of 24.5 points per game, while Darius Garland is the scoring leader for the Clippers at 28.0 points per game. The performance of both players could significantly influence the outcome of this matchup.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	OKC -16.5	223.5 o -108 / u -112	LA Clippers +800 · Oklahoma City Thunder -1350

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Injury report

Jaylin WilliamsDay-To-DayWristOklahoma City Thunder
Cason WallaceDay-To-DayShoulderOklahoma City Thunder
Otega OwehOutAchillesOklahoma City Thunder
Nikola TopicOutBackOklahoma City Thunder
Thomas SorberOutKneeOklahoma City Thunder
Bradley BealOutKneeLA Clippers
Max StrusOutFootLA Clippers
Yanic Konan NiederhauserOutFootLA Clippers
Brandon IngramOutHeelLA Clippers
Jordan MillerOutShoulderLA Clippers

Leaders

PointsShai Gilgeous-Alexander34Oklahoma City Thunder
AssistsAlex Caruso6Oklahoma City Thunder
ReboundsIsaiah Hartenstein12Oklahoma City Thunder
PointsDarius Garland16LA Clippers
AssistsDarius Garland11LA Clippers
ReboundsDerrick Jones Jr.6LA Clippers

Recent form

Oklahoma City Thunder

Last 10: 8-2Streak W2118.3 scored · 106.4 allowed per game5-1 at home

W96-84vs Denver NuggetsOct 23
W116-104at San Antonio SpursOct 21
L103-135vs Phoenix SunsApr 13
L107-127at Denver NuggetsApr 11
W128-110at LA ClippersApr 9
W123-87at Los Angeles LakersApr 8
W146-111vs Utah JazzApr 5
W139-96vs Los Angeles LakersApr 3
W114-110vs Detroit PistonsMar 31
W111-100vs New York KnicksMar 29

LA Clippers

Last 10: 5-5Streak L1114.4 scored · 113.2 allowed per game2-2 away

L117-125at Los Angeles LakersOct 24
W121-96vs Sacramento KingsOct 22
W115-110vs Golden State WarriorsApr 13
L97-116at Portland Trail BlazersApr 11
L110-128vs Oklahoma City ThunderApr 9
W116-103vs Dallas MavericksApr 8
W138-109at Sacramento KingsApr 6
L99-118vs San Antonio SpursApr 3
L104-114vs Portland Trail BlazersApr 1
W127-113at Milwaukee BucksMar 29

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
LA Lakers	-	0	W3	1.000	3
LA Clippers	1.5	1	L1	.500	1
Phoenix	1.5	1	W1	.500	1
Sacramento	2.5	2	L2	.000	0
Golden State	3	3	L3	.000	0
Oklahoma City	-	0	W2	1.000	2
Minnesota	-	0	W2	1.000	2
Portland	-	0	W2	1.000	2
Denver	1	1	W1	.500	1
Utah	1.5	2	L1	.333	1

Box score

Stat	LA Clippers	Oklahoma City Thunder
Field goals	37-81	42-94
Field goal %	46	45
Three-pointers	15-38	8-24
Three-point %	39	33
Free throws	12-15	16-17
Free throw %	80	94
Rebounds	38	46
Offensive rebounds	8	15
Defensive rebounds	30	31
Assists	30	23
Steals	10	15
Blocks	4	5
Turnovers	26	16
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	0
Technical fouls, total	0	0
Flagrant fouls	1	0
Points off turnovers	38	23
Fast-break points	20	19
Points in the paint	36	64
Fouls	19	16
Largest lead	7	9
Lead changes	9	9
Time in front	44	43

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter72-71Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 1-foot running dunk (Alex Caruso assists)
3rd Quarter74-71Darius Garland makes driving layup
3rd Quarter74-73Ajay Mitchell makes 4-foot driving floating jump shot
3rd Quarter74-75Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 2-foot two point shot
3rd Quarter74-76Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter74-77Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter76-77Kobe Sanders makes 1-foot running dunk (Kris Dunn assists)
4th Quarter76-79Ajay Mitchell makes 10-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter76-81Jalen Williams makes running dunk
4th Quarter78-81Kobe Sanders makes 17-foot pullup jump shot (Brook Lopez assists)
4th Quarter81-81Gradey Dick makes 23-foot running jump shot (Kris Dunn assists)
4th Quarter81-83Ajay Mitchell makes 1-foot two point shot
4th Quarter82-83Brook Lopez makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter82-86Chet Holmgren makes 26-foot three point jumper (Ajay Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter85-86Keaton Wagler makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kris Dunn assists)
4th Quarter85-87Jalen Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter85-88Jalen Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter87-88Keaton Wagler makes 6-foot two point shot (Isaiah Jackson assists)
4th Quarter88-88Keaton Wagler makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter88-89Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter88-90Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter90-90Isaiah Jackson makes 6-foot running jump shot
4th Quarter90-92Ajay Mitchell makes 1-foot two point shot
4th Quarter90-93Ajay Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter90-95Alex Caruso makes tip shot
4th Quarter93-95Rui Hachimura makes 23-foot three point jumper (Darius Garland assists)
4th Quarter93-97Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 1-foot two point shot
4th Quarter96-97Derrick Jones Jr. makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kris Dunn assists)
4th Quarter96-98Alex Caruso makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter96-99Alex Caruso makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter96-101Jalen Williams makes 1-foot running dunk (Alex Caruso assists)
4th Quarter96-103Ajay Mitchell makes 3-foot two point shot
4th Quarter98-103Brook Lopez makes 2-foot two point shot (Darius Garland assists)
4th Quarter99-103Brook Lopez makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter99-104Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw flagrant 1 of 2
4th Quarter99-105Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw flagrant 2 of 2
4th Quarter99-106Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter101-106Darius Garland makes driving layup
4th Quarter101-107Chet Holmgren makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter101-108Chet Holmgren makes free throw 2 of 2