Sat Nov 30 03:40:00 UTC 2024: ## Thunder Beat Warriors Despite Injury to Williams, Curry’s Absence
**San Francisco, CA** – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 105-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, despite a late injury to Jalen Williams and the absence of Stephen Curry for the Warriors. Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 35 points, building on his 37-point performance from Monday.
The Warriors, missing Curry due to knee pain, mounted a late comeback. Andrew Wiggins hit a three-pointer to bring the game within one point with 11 seconds remaining. However, his game-tying layup attempt was blocked by Luguentz Dort, securing the win for Oklahoma City. Jonathan Kuminga led the Warriors with 19 points in his return from illness.
Williams exited the game late in the first half after suffering a right eye injury following a dunk by Kuminga. He did not return to the game.
The Thunder capitalized on Golden State’s 11 first-half turnovers, scoring 15 points off those mistakes. Buddy Hield contributed to the Warriors’ effort, hitting five three-pointers, moving him past Dirk Nowitzki on the NBA’s all-time three-pointers list.
The Warriors fell to 3-1 without Curry this season. Draymond Green picked up his sixth technical foul of the season, putting him one away from an automatic one-game suspension.
The Thunder continue their road trip in Los Angeles against the Lakers on Friday, while the Warriors travel to Phoenix to face the Suns on Saturday.
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