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Thunder Dominate 76ers in Convincing Win

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Sunday, December 28, 2025, 3:30 PM ET · Paycom Center

Oklahoma City Thunder 129, Philadelphia 76ers 104, 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 Philadelphia 76ers vs Oklahoma City Thunder?

Oklahoma City Thunder beat Philadelphia 76ers 129-104 at Paycom Center on December 28, 2025.

Who was favored in Philadelphia 76ers vs Oklahoma City Thunder?

Oklahoma City Thunder were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -800 (about 89% implied). The favorite won.

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a decisive victory over the Philadelphia 76ers, finishing the game with a score of 129 to 104. This win marked the Thunder's continued dominance in this matchup, as they now lead the series 2-0 for the season. The game took place at the Paycom Center, where the Thunder have an impressive home record of 27-5.

The Thunder entered the game on a two-game losing streak, having lost to the San Antonio Spurs in their last two outings, with scores of 102-117 and 110-130. Despite this recent dip in form, the Thunder's overall performance has been strong, averaging 119.4 points scored and allowing 108.7 points over their last ten games, with a record of 6-4. Their home record over this stretch stands at 4-2.

On the other hand, the Philadelphia 76ers have also struggled recently, losing their last two games against the Chicago Bulls and the Brooklyn Nets, with scores of 102-109 and 106-114. The 76ers have a record of 6-4 in their last ten games, averaging 112.1 points scored and 108.2 points allowed. They have a home record of 4-2 and an away record of 2-2 during this period.

In terms of previous meetings, the Thunder defeated the 76ers earlier in the season, winning 133-100 at home on March 20, 2025, and 118-102 in Philadelphia on January 15, 2025. This recent history added to the anticipation of the matchup, as the Thunder looked to extend their winning streak against the 76ers.

Injury concerns for the Thunder included Isaiah Hartenstein, Ajay Mitchell, Otega Oweh, Thomas Sorber, and Jalen Williams, all listed as day-to-day. The 76ers had Kentavious Caldwell-Pope also listed as day-to-day due to a finger injury. These injuries could have influenced the teams' strategies and rotations during the game.

According to DraftKings, the Thunder were heavily favored with a spread of -14.5 and a money line of -800. The total for the game was set at 226.5, with both the over and under priced at -110. This indicates that the market expected a significant advantage for the Thunder, which they certainly delivered.

The game conditions were typical for an indoor NBA matchup, with no adverse weather factors affecting play. Fans were treated to a high-scoring affair, with the Thunder showcasing their offensive prowess, particularly in the fourth quarter, where they pulled away decisively.

Key moments in the fourth quarter included a series of scoring plays that highlighted the Thunder's offensive depth. Quentin Grimes made crucial free throws, while Branden Carlson contributed with a tip shot and an alley-oop dunk. Cason Wallace also made a notable one-foot running dunk, further extending the Thunder's lead.

Overall, the Thunder's performance was characterized by effective scoring and solid defense, allowing them to dominate the 76ers throughout the game. As they continue to build momentum, the Thunder will look to address their recent losses and capitalize on their home advantage in upcoming fixtures.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	OKC -14.5	226.5 o -110 / u -110	Philadelphia 76ers +550 · Oklahoma City Thunder -800

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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
Kentavious Caldwell-PopeDay-To-DayFingerPhiladelphia 76ers

Leaders

PointsChet Holmgren29Oklahoma City Thunder
AssistsJalen Williams6Oklahoma City Thunder
ReboundsChet Holmgren9Oklahoma City Thunder
PointsTyrese Maxey28Philadelphia 76ers
AssistsTyrese Maxey5Philadelphia 76ers
ReboundsAdem Bona8Philadelphia 76ers

Recent form

Oklahoma City Thunder

Last 10: 6-4Streak L2119.4 scored · 108.7 allowed per game4-2 at home

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
W124-112at Golden State WarriorsDec 3

Philadelphia 76ers

Last 10: 6-4Streak L2112.1 scored · 108.2 allowed per game2-2 away

L102-109at Chicago BullsDec 27
L106-114vs Brooklyn NetsDec 24
W121-114vs Dallas MavericksDec 21
W116-107at New York KnicksDec 20
L117-120at Atlanta HawksDec 14
W115-105vs Indiana PacersDec 13
L108-112vs Los Angeles LakersDec 8
W116-101at Milwaukee BucksDec 6
W99-98vs Golden State WarriorsDec 5
W121-102vs Washington WizardsDec 3

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
Boston	-	26	W2	.683	56
New York	3	29	L1	.646	53
Toronto	10	36	W1	.561	46
Philadelphia	11	37	W2	.549	45
Brooklyn	36	62	L3	.244	20
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	Philadelphia 76ers	Oklahoma City Thunder
Field goals	35-83	50-87
Field goal %	42	57
Three-pointers	17-43	10-28
Three-point %	40	36
Free throws	17-21	19-25
Free throw %	81	76
Rebounds	38	35
Offensive rebounds	13	9
Defensive rebounds	25	26
Assists	21	27
Steals	5	12
Blocks	5	6
Turnovers	23	13
Team turnovers	0	1
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	31	14
Fast-break points	10	13
Points in the paint	34	72
Fouls	22	18
Largest lead	2	27
Lead changes	6	6
Time in front	3	89

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter76-86Jared McCain makes 22-foot three point jumper (Quentin Grimes assists)
3rd Quarter76-88Chet Holmgren makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
3rd Quarter79-88Quentin Grimes makes 25-foot three point jumper (Tyrese Maxey assists)
3rd Quarter79-91Alex Caruso makes 23-foot three point jumper (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
3rd Quarter79-93Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes finger roll layup
3rd Quarter79-95Ajay Mitchell makes 5-foot driving floating jump shot (Aaron Wiggins assists)
3rd Quarter79-96Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter79-97Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter80-97VJ Edgecombe makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter81-97VJ Edgecombe makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter83-97Adem Bona makes two point shot
3rd Quarter83-99Cason Wallace makes 1-foot dunk (Isaiah Hartenstein assists)
3rd Quarter83-101Aaron Wiggins makes 1-foot running dunk (Ajay Mitchell assists)
3rd Quarter86-101Jared McCain makes 26-foot three pointer
3rd Quarter86-102Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 3
4th Quarter86-103Chet Holmgren makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter86-104Chet Holmgren makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter86-106Chet Holmgren makes two point shot
4th Quarter89-106Quentin Grimes makes 25-foot three point jumper (Justin Edwards assists)
4th Quarter89-108Cason Wallace makes driving layup (Jalen Williams assists)
4th Quarter89-109Ajay Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter89-111Chet Holmgren makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Ajay Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter89-114Aaron Wiggins makes 22-foot three point jumper (Jalen Williams assists)
4th Quarter90-114Tyrese Maxey makes technical free throw
4th Quarter91-114Adem Bona makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter93-114Tyrese Maxey makes running layup
4th Quarter93-116Aaron Wiggins makes 1-foot layup (Kenrich Williams assists)
4th Quarter93-118Aaron Wiggins makes 2-foot layup (Cason Wallace assists)
4th Quarter93-120Aaron Wiggins makes 2-foot two point shot (Kenrich Williams assists)
4th Quarter95-120Tyrese Maxey makes driving layup
4th Quarter97-120Jabari Walker makes 1-foot dunk (Quentin Grimes assists)
4th Quarter98-120Quentin Grimes makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter99-120Quentin Grimes makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter99-122Branden Carlson makes tip shot
4th Quarter99-124Cason Wallace makes 1-foot running dunk
4th Quarter102-124Justin Edwards makes 25-foot three point jumper (Quentin Grimes assists)
4th Quarter102-126Branden Carlson makes 1-foot alley oop dunk (Aaron Wiggins assists)
4th Quarter103-126Quentin Grimes makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter104-126Quentin Grimes makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter104-129Kenrich Williams makes 25-foot three pointer