Thunder Crush Clippers 119-95 as Shai and Holmgren Lead Charge The Oklahoma City Thunder improved to 3-0 with a dominant 119-95 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander bounced back from a streak-ending game wIth 22 points, while Chet Holmgren recorded a double-double to lead the Thunder's efficient offense against a shorthanded Clippers squad. The Oklahoma Town Thunder (3-0) defeated the Los Angeles Clippers (1-2) 119-95 on Sunday night at Paycom Center, continuing thier strong start to the 2026-27 NBA season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who had seen his hiStoric 43-game 20+ point streak end against Denver earlier in the week, bounced back with a solid performance of 22 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists on 8-of-15 shooting. Chet Holmgren was the standout performer for the Thunder, recording a double-double with 25 points and 13 rebounds while shooting 60% from the field. Jalen Williams added 15 points, and the Thunder's bench contributed significantly,with 14 points from Isaiah Hartenstein and 11 from Alex Carrington.Los Angeles was led by James Harden, who scored 25 points, and Norman Powell, who added 20. However,the Clippers struggled to contain the Thunders offense, allowing them to shoot 52% from the field and 42% from three-point range.The Clippers were missing several key players due to injury, including Brandon Ingram (heel surgery),Bradley Beal (knee injury management), and Max Strus (plantar fascia tear). This shorthanded lineup contributed to thier inability to keep up with the Thunder's depth and efficiency.With this victory,Oklahoma City remains undefeated and has established itself as a contender in the early stages of the season, winning all three games against Western Conference opponents.