The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the visiting Brooklyn Nets, 121-107, at Paycom Center on Tuesday evening.

The Nets got out to a strong start and held a nine-point lead after one quarter. The visitors kept the momentum going in the second and rallied to a 16-point advantage, but the Thunder closed the half on a 6-0 run to cut it to 10, at the break. The hosts carried the pressure into the third and outscored the Nets, 38-20, in the quarter to claim an eight-point advantage heading into the final frame. The Thunder did not let up in the fourth and held the upper hand the rest of the way to earn their third straight win.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 35 points, seven rebounds, four assists and a steal, in 36 minutes. Jalen Williams followed up with 23 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and two steals, while Josh Giddey totaled 15 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists and two steals. The Thunder shot 45.5 percent from the field, including 11-of-33 from long range.

Meanwhile, Mikal Bridges led the Nets with 34 points, four rebounds, two assists and four blocks, in 38 minutes. Cameron Johnson followed up with 23 points, nine rebounds, three assists and a steal, while Spencer Dinwiddie added 16 points, six rebounds, 11 assists and two steals. The Nets shot 42.7 percent from the field, including 12-of-41 from deep.

The Nets (39-30) will look to bounce back as they play host to the Kings on Thursday. The Thunder (34-35) take on the Raptors in Toronto on Thursday.