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Thunder Explode for 40 in Third, Take Two-Point Lead

November 14, 2026 · 5:26 AM

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Oklahoma City flipped the game with a 40-point third quarter and leads the Clippers 84-82 entering the fourth.

The Clippers built a 57-44 halftime lead, but Oklahoma City erupted for 40 points in the third to move ahead 84-82. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 32 points on 12-of-19 shooting, while Jared McCain added 20, including six three-pointers. Darius Garland leads the Clippers with 16 points, and Brook Lopez has chipped in 15. The Thunder, ranked 10th in the power index with an 8-4 record, have seized momentum against the 24th-ranked Clippers, who entered 2-8.
Key Performers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder): 32 points, 12-for-19 FG Jared McCain (Thunder): 20 points, 6-for-9 from three Darius Garland (Clippers): 16 points