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The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Washington Wizards 132–111 on March 21 at Capital One Arena, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way with 40 points while Chet Holmgren added 18. OKC's offensive firepower proved decisive, shooting 53.8 percent from the field and pulling down 55 rebounds to Washington's 34—a 21-rebound advantage that proved insurmountable. The Thunder's second quarter proved pivotal, outscoring the Wizards 37–32 to build separation, and their 129.2 offensive rating overwhelmed Washington's 105.8. Benson Coulibaly paced the Wizards with 21 points and Bennedict Carrington contributed 19, but their 45.1 field-goal percentage and 15 turnovers limited their ability to keep pace. Oklahoma City's 31 assists and 13 turnovers demonstrated superior ball movement and discipline, while the Wizards' fourth-quarter collapse—scoring just 15 points—underscored the disparity. The final margin of 21 points exceeded the under on a 230.5 Vegas total. The Thunder's dominant rebounding and efficiency reinforce their status as conference contenders heading down the stretch.
