The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the visiting Sacramento Kings, 127-113, at Paycom Center on Sunday.

While there were four ties and five lead changes through the opening 15 minutes, Oklahoma City never relinquished the lead after a 38-30 second quarter. A 33-26 third quarter carried them to this win, leading by at least seven points for the closing 20 minutes. The Thunder shot 55 percent from the field, 48 percent from three-point range and 82 percent from the free-throw line, while the Kings shot 49 percent from the field, 38 percent from long range and 69 percent from the charity stripe. They also won the turnover battle, 18-9.

The Kings (30-22) were led by Malik Monk, providing 26 points, four rebounds and five assists off the bench. Domantas Sabonis led the starters with 21 points, 11 rebounds and 14 assists. De'Aaron Fox finished with 15 points and five assists, while Harrison Barnes had 14 points. Keegan Murray totaled 13 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and two blocks.

The Thunder (36-17) were led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, tallying 38 points, three rebounds, seven assists and two blocks. Jalen Williams had 32 points, seven rebounds and nine assists. Luguentz Dort generated 17 points, nine rebounds and three steals, while Chet Holmgren compiled 14 points, four rebounds, two assists, two steals and four blocks.

Both teams return to action on Tuesday, with Oklahoma City traveling to face the Orlando Magic and Sacramento staying on the road to face the Phoenix Suns.