The Thunder beat the Clippers 101-100 on the road, 36-36 to outstrip the Timberwolves and Lone Ranger, rising to 7th in the West.
Alexander came up and scored, but he was later tackled by Leonard and Wilson in succession, and the Clippers played an 18-2 run. Giddy hit 2+1, Jaylen Williams made a basket, Alexander made a three-pointer, broke through, Isaiah Joe also hit a three-pointer, and then Jaylen Williams scored eight straight points, and the Thunder played a 19-4 climax, the first quarter 23-22 to rebound.
In the second quarter, Batum hit a three-pointer, and Mann, George, and Plumlee scored on a basket to give the Clippers a comeback. Isaiah Joe made a throw, Keane hit a three-pointer, and then Jaylen Williams and Isaiah Joe hit consecutive three-pointers, giving the Thunder a 56-51 first-half lead.
Leonard and Morris hit 3-pointers in the third quarter, Zubac scored four straight points, and the Clippers tied 61. After Leonard, George and Wilson played collectively, the Clippers led by five points 77-72. Alexander scored four straight goals to make it 80-81 for the Thunder in the third quarter.
In the fourth quarter, Waters made a three-pointer, Giddy made a free throw, and the Thunder rallied the score. George broke through and scored three goals in a row from the mid-range shot, and the two teams fought in the last five minutes to tie 91. With 4:38 left in the quarter, George was helped back to the locker room by the training team when he was knocked down by Dort in his right leg while grabbing a rebound, resulting in a severe sprain in his right knee. Leonard made a mid-range shot to help the Clippers lead 93-91. Isaiah Joe hit a shot, Jaylen Williams dunked, Alexander broke through and the Thunder went 6-0 to lead by four points in the final three minutes. Gordon hit a key 3-pointer in the final 1:23, but Alexander broke through again to give the Thunder a 101-98 lead in the final minute. Leonard assists a layup by Batum. Isaiah Joe missed a three, but the ball was awarded to the Thunder. Jackie broke through, Leonard was strictly defended, and the final shot was timed out, and the Clippers lost at home.
Alexander 31 points, Jaylen Williams 20 points and 8 rebounds, Giddy 13 points, 6 rebounds and 6 assists and Isaiah Joe 12 points.
George had 18 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 steals, Leonard 21 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists and 2 steals, Wilson 15 points and 8 rebounds, Zubac 13 points, and Plumlee 6 points and 12 rebounds.