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Thunder Dominate Warriors in Convincing Victory

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Friday, January 2, 2026, 10:00 PM ET · Chase Center

Oklahoma City Thunder 131, Golden State Warriors 94, final. Today's NBA pick is already sealed, as a hash, before kickoff.

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Quick answers

Who won Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors?

Oklahoma City Thunder beat Golden State Warriors 131-94 at Chase Center on January 2, 2026.

Who was favored in Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors?

Oklahoma City Thunder were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -700 (about 88% implied). The favorite won.

The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their impressive run this season with a commanding 131-94 victory over the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. This win further solidified the Thunder's dominance in the series, extending their lead to 4-0 against the Warriors this season. The Thunder, boasting a remarkable away record of 30-5, demonstrated their strength on the road, while the Warriors struggled at home with a record of 18-17.

In recent form, the Warriors had shown signs of improvement, winning six of their last ten games and currently riding a two-game winning streak. They averaged 121.6 points scored and allowed 115.5 points during this stretch. However, their performance against the Thunder fell short of expectations, particularly given the Thunder's recent form, which included a three-game winning streak and an average of 120 points scored while allowing just 109.1 points in their last ten games.

The Thunder's scoring prowess was evident throughout the game, with Aaron Wiggins leading the charge. His contributions included a series of crucial plays in the fourth quarter, including a 27-foot three-point jumper and several free throws that pushed the Thunder's lead to 126-87. Other notable performances came from Branden Carlson and Buddy Hield, who also made significant contributions in the final period.

In terms of injuries, the Warriors were without key players Jimmy Butler III and Moses Moody, both sidelined due to knee issues. The Thunder, on the other hand, had several players listed as day-to-day, including Isaiah Hartenstein, Ajay Mitchell, Otega Oweh, Thomas Sorber, and Jalen Williams, all of whom were dealing with various ailments.

The betting market reflected the Thunder's strong position leading into the game, with DraftKings listing them as 13.5-point favorites. The total for the game was set at 226.5, indicating expectations for a high-scoring affair. However, the Warriors' inability to keep pace with the Thunder's offensive output ultimately led to a lopsided final score.

The conditions at Chase Center were conducive to a competitive game, but the Warriors' home advantage was negated by the Thunder's relentless offensive pressure. Fans watching the game were treated to a display of shooting and teamwork from the Thunder, who executed their game plan effectively, leaving the Warriors to regroup and reassess their strategy moving forward.

As the season progresses, the Thunder's performance continues to highlight their status as a formidable contender, while the Warriors will need to address their inconsistencies, particularly in high-stakes matchups against top teams.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	OKC -13.5	226.5 o -110 / u -110	Oklahoma City Thunder -700 · Golden State Warriors +500

What these prices pay on $100 · What these numbers mean

Injury report

Jimmy Butler IIIOutKneeGolden State Warriors
Moses MoodyOutKneeGolden State Warriors
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

Leaders

PointsAl Horford13Golden State Warriors
AssistsPat Spencer11Golden State Warriors
ReboundsTrayce Jackson-Davis9Golden State Warriors
PointsShai Gilgeous-Alexander30Oklahoma City Thunder
AssistsShai Gilgeous-Alexander7Oklahoma City Thunder
ReboundsChet Holmgren15Oklahoma City Thunder

Recent form

Golden State Warriors

Last 10: 6-4Streak W2121.6 scored · 115.5 allowed per game3-1 at home

W132-125at Charlotte HornetsDec 31
W120-107at Brooklyn NetsDec 30
L127-141at Toronto RaptorsDec 28
W126-116vs Dallas MavericksDec 25
W120-97vs Orlando MagicDec 23
W119-116vs Phoenix SunsDec 21
L98-99at Phoenix SunsDec 19
L131-136at Portland Trail BlazersDec 15
L120-127vs Minnesota TimberwolvesDec 13
W123-91at Chicago BullsDec 8

Oklahoma City Thunder

Last 10: 6-4Streak W3120 scored · 109.1 allowed per game0-2 away

W124-95vs Portland Trail BlazersJan 1
W140-129vs Atlanta HawksDec 30
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

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
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
LA Lakers	-	29	W3	.646	53
Phoenix	8	37	W1	.549	45
LA Clippers	11	40	W1	.512	42
Golden State	16	45	L3	.451	37
Sacramento	31	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	Oklahoma City Thunder	Golden State Warriors
Field goals	48-92	32-90
Field goal %	52	36
Three-pointers	16-38	13-44
Three-point %	42	30
Free throws	19-19	17-23
Free throw %	100	74
Rebounds	51	43
Offensive rebounds	9	14
Defensive rebounds	42	29
Assists	34	23
Steals	10	8
Blocks	5	5
Turnovers	13	16
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	26
Fast-break points	31	17
Points in the paint	56	28
Fouls	21	18
Largest lead	41	1
Lead changes	2	2
Time in front	98	1

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter86-56Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter89-56Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 29-foot three pointer (Chet Holmgren assists)
3rd Quarter89-59Al Horford makes 22-foot three point jumper (Pat Spencer assists)
3rd Quarter91-59Chet Holmgren makes 2-foot layup (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
3rd Quarter91-62Brandin Podziemski makes 27-foot three pointer
3rd Quarter92-62Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter93-62Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter93-65Buddy Hield makes 23-foot running jump shot (Pat Spencer assists)
3rd Quarter95-65Ajay Mitchell makes driving layup
3rd Quarter95-66Brandin Podziemski makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter98-66Isaiah Joe makes 22-foot three point jumper (Kenrich Williams assists)
4th Quarter98-68Moses Moody makes 20-foot running jump shot (Pat Spencer assists)
4th Quarter100-68Branden Carlson makes tip shot
4th Quarter101-68Branden Carlson makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter102-68Branden Carlson makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter102-69Trayce Jackson-Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter104-69Ajay Mitchell makes 9-foot floating jump shot (Aaron Wiggins assists)
4th Quarter104-71Moses Moody makes 13-foot pullup jump shot (Will Richard assists)
4th Quarter106-71Ajay Mitchell makes layup (Kenrich Williams assists)
4th Quarter106-73Moses Moody makes driving layup (Pat Spencer assists)
4th Quarter108-73Branden Carlson makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Ajay Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter110-73Branden Carlson makes dunk (Isaiah Joe assists)
4th Quarter110-76Buddy Hield makes 26-foot running jump shot (Pat Spencer assists)
4th Quarter113-76Chris Youngblood makes 28-foot three point jumper (Isaiah Joe assists)
4th Quarter113-79Al Horford makes 22-foot three point jumper (Pat Spencer assists)
4th Quarter116-79Chris Youngblood makes 24-foot running jump shot (Isaiah Joe assists)
4th Quarter116-82Pat Spencer makes 27-foot three point jumper (Gary Payton II assists)
4th Quarter118-82Kenrich Williams makes 11-foot pullup jump shot (Branden Carlson assists)
4th Quarter118-83Trayce Jackson-Davis makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter118-84Trayce Jackson-Davis makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter121-84Branden Carlson makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot (Isaiah Joe assists)
4th Quarter121-87Quinten Post makes 22-foot three point jumper (Pat Spencer assists)
4th Quarter124-87Aaron Wiggins makes 27-foot three point jumper (Chris Youngblood assists)
4th Quarter125-87Aaron Wiggins makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter126-87Aaron Wiggins makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter128-87Branden Carlson makes 3-foot two point shot
4th Quarter128-90Buddy Hield makes 26-foot three point jumper (Trayce Jackson-Davis assists)
4th Quarter131-90Chris Youngblood makes 26-foot three point jumper (Kenrich Williams assists)
4th Quarter131-92Quinten Post makes layup (Trayce Jackson-Davis assists)
4th Quarter131-94Gui Santos makes layup (Buddy Hield assists)

Win probability

Above the line favours Golden State Warriors, below favours Oklahoma City Thunder.