The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the visiting Los Angeles Clippers, 129-107, at Paycom Center on Thursday evening.

The game got out to a competitive start as the Thunder led, 35-33, after one quarter. The score stayed close through the second and the hosts maintained a two-point edge at the break. The Thunder picked up momentum in the third and outscored the Clippers, 35-23, in the quarter to claim a 14-point advantage going into the final frame. The visitors had no answers down the stretch as the Thunder cruised to their third straight win.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 31 points, four rebounds, eight assists, a steal and two blocks, in 35 minutes. Jalen Williams followed up with 18 points, four rebounds, six assists, a steal and three blocks, while Chet Holmgren totaled 17 points, 10 rebounds, three assists and three blocks.

Meanwhile, Kawhi Leonard led the Clippers with 20 points, three rebounds, two assists and a steal, in 31 minutes. Norman Powell followed up with 19 points, two rebounds and a block, while James Harden added 17 points, six rebounds, two assists and a steal.

The Clippers (36-18) will look to bounce back as they take on the Grizzlies in Memphis on Friday. The Thunder (38-17) play host to the Wizards on Friday.