Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles.
One app.

Get all your news in one place.

100’s of premium titles. One news app.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sport

Clemente Almanza

PHOTOS: Best images from Thunder’s 129-107 win over Clippers

Alonzo Adams USA TODAY Sports Oklahoma City Thunder LA Clippers Oklahoma Oklahoma City Paycom Center United States Thunder Clippers

The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched an important season series with a 129-107 win over the LA Clippers.

After playing it close for the first half, the Thunder’s 35-point third quarter helped them create a double-digit lead that expanded to 22 points in the fourth quarter.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 31 points and eight assists. Jalen Williams totaled 18 points, with 12 coming in the fourth quarter to close it out.

Meanwhile, Kawhi Leonard was limited to 20 points. Paul George struggled with 14 points on 16 shots and James Harden had a quiet 17 points.

Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 22-point win over the Clippers.

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) moves between LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) and center Ivica Zubac (40) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) moves the ball down the court beside LA Clippers forward Paul George (13) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoots between LA Clippers guard Amir Coffey (7) and forward Paul George (13) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots a three point basket as LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket between LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) and guard Amir Coffey (7) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; An inflatable version of the Oklahoma City Thunder mascot holds a Thunder Win sign after the team defeated the LA Clippers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) goes up for a dunk against the LA Clippers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) goes up for a dunk against the LA Clippers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends a drive by LA Clippers guard Brandon Boston Jr. (4) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) steals the ball from LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; LA Clippers guard Amir Coffey (7) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) goes to the basket against the LA Clippers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Gordon Hayward (33) walks down the court during a time out against the LA Clippers in the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoes during the second half against the LA Clippers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; LA Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as LA Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; LA Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) moves around Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A close up view of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams shoes during the second half against the LA Clippers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A close up of LA Clippers guard Russell Westbrook’s shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) goes to the basket against the LA Clippers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) shoots as LA Clippers guard Terance Mann (14) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) moves to the basket beside LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) moves the ball around LA Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A close up view of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Gordon Hayward’s shoes during the second quarter against the LA Clippers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoots as LA Clippers guard Amir Coffey (7) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Gordon Hayward (33) dribbles the ball down the court against LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; LA Clippers forward Paul George (13) shoots against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; LA Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) waves to fans as he enters the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; LA Clippers forward Paul George (13) moves the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and guard Josh Giddey (3) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) is defended by LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) as he moves the ball during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 22, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) drives against LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Sign up to read this article

Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.

Already a member? Sign in here

Top stories on inkl right now

Spain’s PM Sánchez could quit after far-right attacks on wife and bid to ‘politically kill’ him

Spain’s PM Sánchez could quit after far-right attacks on wife and bid to ‘politically kill’ him

Socialist prime minister poised to decide on his future, but some say it’s ploy to survive

The Guardian - UK

‘Like a war zone’: Emory University grapples with fallout from police response to protest

‘Like a war zone’: Emory University grapples with fallout from police response to protest

A peaceful action at the school near Atlanta, Georgia, was met with violent use of force and 28 arrests of students and faculty

The Guardian - US

Ryan Truex wins in chaotic conclusion to NASCAR Xfinity race at Dover

Ryan Truex wins in chaotic conclusion to NASCAR Xfinity race at Dover

As the race went into a second two-lap overtime, Truex lined up on the front row with leader Carson Kvapil, who was making just his second series start.

Baltimore teacher accused of using AI to create fake, racist recording of principal

Baltimore teacher accused of using AI to create fake, racist recording of principal

Dazhon Darien arrested over fake recording of principal complaining about students and faculty members

The Guardian - US

One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites

Already a member? Sign in here

RNC Urges Secret Service To Increase Protester Distance In Milwaukee

RNC Urges Secret Service To Increase Protester Distance In Milwaukee

RNC requests increased distance between protesters and convention attendees in Milwaukee for safety at the upcoming Republican National Convention.

As bird flu spreads, are eggs safe?

As bird flu spreads, are eggs safe?

The FDA found last week one in five commercial milk samples surveyed contained remnants of the H5N1 virus

Related Stories

Top stories on inkl right now

Spain’s PM Sánchez could quit after far-right attacks on wife and bid to ‘politically kill’ him

Spain’s PM Sánchez could quit after far-right attacks on wife and bid to ‘politically kill’ him

Socialist prime minister poised to decide on his future, but some say it’s ploy to survive

The Guardian - UK

‘Like a war zone’: Emory University grapples with fallout from police response to protest

‘Like a war zone’: Emory University grapples with fallout from police response to protest

A peaceful action at the school near Atlanta, Georgia, was met with violent use of force and 28 arrests of students and faculty

The Guardian - US

Ryan Truex wins in chaotic conclusion to NASCAR Xfinity race at Dover

Ryan Truex wins in chaotic conclusion to NASCAR Xfinity race at Dover

As the race went into a second two-lap overtime, Truex lined up on the front row with leader Carson Kvapil, who was making just his second series start.

Baltimore teacher accused of using AI to create fake, racist recording of principal

Baltimore teacher accused of using AI to create fake, racist recording of principal

Dazhon Darien arrested over fake recording of principal complaining about students and faculty members

The Guardian - US

One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites

Already a member? Sign in here

RNC Urges Secret Service To Increase Protester Distance In Milwaukee

RNC Urges Secret Service To Increase Protester Distance In Milwaukee

RNC requests increased distance between protesters and convention attendees in Milwaukee for safety at the upcoming Republican National Convention.

As bird flu spreads, are eggs safe?

As bird flu spreads, are eggs safe?

The FDA found last week one in five commercial milk samples surveyed contained remnants of the H5N1 virus

Our Picks

Woman Insulted By Friend’s Fake Freckles, Says “It Doesn’t Sit Right” With Her Soul

Cultural appropriation in beauty and fashion is nothing new. But today, it seems impossible that white models could walk a runway in dreadlocks, tribal and Native American dress, or geisha makeup and kimonos. Appropriation happens when consumers or companies use and manufacture products that either promote cultural stereotypes or take…

56 Cringy Texts From Men That Got Them Blocked Right Away

For many of us, texting is a huge part of our lives. However, some messages can take an unexpected turn for the bizarre, hilarious, and even downright cringy. The post 56 Cringy Texts From Men That Got Them Blocked Right Away first appeared on Bored Panda.

"The People's Joker" queers-up Gotham

Benefitting from fair use exception, director Vera Drew puts a little sugar in DC Comics' tank and lights a match

Like father, like son? The complex factors that shape a parent’s influence on their child

Scientific studies cannot agree on the relative importance of genes and environment on how we turn out as adults

The Guardian - UK

Make a hash of it: how to make the most of beetroot leaves – recipe

Beetroot leaves are nutritious, thrifty and work brilliantly mixed into a hash with other leftover vegetables. Just top with a fried egg and away you go …

The Guardian - UK

Celebrities Speak Out Against Extreme Dieting Side Effects

Celebrities and models share stories highlighting the dangers of extreme dieting and societal beauty standards.

Fourteen days free

Download the app

One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.

Download on the AppStore

Get it on Google Play