Golden State Warriors at Oklahoma City Thunder
Mar 07, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder defeat Golden State Warriors 104-97 in a competitive matchup
Game Summary
The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 104-97 victory over the Golden State Warriors. While the Thunder were effective in their offense, the Warriors struggled with their shooting, particularly from beyond the arc, hitting only 31.1% of their three-point attempts, well below their season average. Despite maintaining a solid rebounding presence, the Warriors' inability to capitalize on free throw opportunities—converting just 61.1%—played a significant role in their defeat.
Top Performers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 27 points, contributing five assists and five rebounds in a standout performance. Isaiah Joe supported with 18 points and four rebounds, while Kenrich Williams added 13 points and seven boards. For the Warriors, Gui Santos had a notable double-double with 22 points and 11 rebounds, complemented by Brandin Podziemski's 17 points and Draymond Green's 16 points.
Odds Recap
The Oklahoma City Thunder were favored by 13 points but only won by 7, failing to cover the spread. The total points scored in the game fell below the pre-game total of 219.5, confirming the under outcome. Golden State's inability to meet their offensive expectations against the Thunder's defense contributed significantly to this result.
Prediction Recap
The model accurately predicted the moneyline winner, Oklahoma City Thunder, but failed to forecast the spread and total correctly. It anticipated an over outcome, while the game actually went under, missing that mark. The prediction for Oklahoma City to cover the spread was incorrect by 6 points.
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