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The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Golden State Warriors 104–97 on March 7 at Paycom Center, holding the visitors to just 14 fourth-quarter points in a defensive showcase. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led OKC with 27 points while Isaiah Joe added 18, as the Thunder made 15 three-pointers on 42.3% shooting. Golden State's Gui Santos scored 22 points and Brandin Podziemski contributed 17, but the Warriors shot only 40.9% from the field and managed just 28 assists despite grabbing 47 rebounds. Oklahoma City's defense tightened considerably in the final quarter, holding Golden State to just 14 points and forcing the Warriors into a sluggish finish after trailing by just five heading into the fourth. The Thunder's 108.8 offensive rating proved decisive in a game that finished well below the 219.5 Vegas total, with OKC's ball security—14 turnovers to Golden State's 11—proving manageable. The result reinforces Oklahoma City's defensive identity as the season enters its final stretch.
