The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the visiting Golden State Warriors, 137-128, at Paycom Center on Tuesday evening.

The Thunder jumped out to a great start with a, 40-30, lead after one quarter. The Warriors turned up their play in the second and managed to trim it to a four-point game by halftime. Both sides came out strong in the third, but the Thunder stayed in control with a six-point advantage heading into the final frame. The visitors kept up the fight in the fourth, but the Thunder did not lose grip on their way to a third consecutive win.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 33 points, three rebounds, six assists and two steals, in 36 minutes. Josh Giddey totaled 17 points, 11 rebounds and 17 assists, while Luguentz Dort recorded 18 points, eight rebounds and two steals. The Thunder shot 53.2 percent from the field, including 17-of-37 from long range.

Meanwhile, Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 40 points, six rebounds and seven assists, in 35 minutes. Klay Thompson followed up with 23 points, four rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block, while Jonathan Kuminga added 21 points, three rebounds, two assists and two steals. The Warriors shot 52.8 percent from the field, including 20-of-51 from deep.

The Warriors (34-32) will look to bounce back as they clash with the Grizzlies in Memphis on Thursday. The Thunder (31-34) take on the Suns in Phoenix on Wednesday.