Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 34 as Thunder top Clippers 108-101

Starters Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace suffer injuries.

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Oklahoma City is 3-0 after beating Clippers (1-2) 108-101 34/6/5/2 steals for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. OKC roster under Via @LawMurrayTheNU on X

What happened: Oklahoma City defeated the LA Clippers 108-101 behind a game-high 34 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The victory came with starters Jalen Williams (ankle) and Cason Wallace (shoulder) sustaining injuries, per Law Murray. Ajay Mitchell added 18 points, 6 rebounds and 4 assists for the Thunder, while Darius Garland recorded 16 points, 4 rebounds and 11 assists for the Clippers.

Oklahoma City Thunder shot chart: every field-goal attempt by court location, final OKC 108, LAC 101 — Thunder 108, Clippers 101 (Oct. 25, at home). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 34 points on 13-of-26 shooting. The Thunder shot 42-of-94 (44.7%) and 8-of-24 from 3. Every Thunder field-goal attempt, by location: Graphic: wire.report

LA Clippers shot chart: every field-goal attempt by court location, final LAC 101, OKC 108 — Thunder 108, Clippers 101 (Oct. 25, on the road). Darius Garland led the Clippers with 16 points on 7-of-17 shooting. The Clippers shot 37-of-81 (45.7%) and 15-of-38 from 3. Every Clippers field-goal attempt, by location: Graphic: wire.report

Why it matters: Injuries to both Williams and Wallace place immediate strain on Oklahoma City's starting lineup following Sunday's game against the Clippers. Wallace signed an extension with the Thunder earlier in October, solidifying his spot in the rotation alongside Gilgeous-Alexander.

By the numbers: Final: Oklahoma City Thunder 108, LA Clippers 101. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 34 PTS, 6 REB, 5 AST. Ajay Mitchell: 18 PTS, 6 REB, 4 AST. Darius Garland: 16 PTS, 4 REB, 11 AST.

What to watch: Oklahoma City awaits further updates on the ankle injury to Williams and the shoulder injury to Wallace ahead of its next regular-season contest.

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