The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Brooklyn Nets, 112-102, at Barclays Center on Sunday evening.

The Thunder (21-23) came into the game brimming with confidence after having won four of the prior five games, a stretch that included wins over the 76ers and Mavericks. OKC got off to a good start in their latest tough test, forging a 28-24 lead through the first 12 minutes. However, the Nets (27-15) bounced back to erase the deficit and take a two-point advantage into halftime and a five-point edge into the final period. Nevertheless, the visitors summoned the resiliency they'd shown recently when it counted most, outscoring Brooklyn by a 37-22 margin, including a 33-20 tally in the final 10:08.

Josh Giddey and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander co-led the Thunder with 28 points while adding nine and seven rebounds, respectively. Giddey also recorded nine assists. Luguentz Dort furnished 22 points, five boards and two assists. Isaiah Joe delivered nine points, three boards, one steal and one block.

Seth Curry paced the Nets with 23 points, complementing them with two boards, one assist and one steal. Nicolas Claxton generated a 17-point, 13-rebound double-double that included four blocks. Kyrie Irving totaled 15 points, six rebounds, six assists, one steal and one block. Royce O'Neale posted 11 points, 10 boards, eight assists and one steal.

The Thunder return home to host the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, while the Nets visit the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.