The Oklahoma City Thunder, boasting a 29-5 record, travel to take on the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on Friday night. With the Thunder leading the season series 2-0, this matchup pits the league's top team against a surging Warriors squad at 10-4. Tip-off is scheduled for 10 p.m. ET.
The Oklahoma City Thunder aim to extend their dominance when they face the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco on January 2, 2025. OKC enters the game with an impressive 29-5 record, solidifying their position as the NBA's best team this season. They recently secured a convincing 124-95 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on New Year's Eve, where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led with 30 points in three quarters. Jalen Williams contributed 13 points, while Ajay Mitchell added 17 off the bench. The Thunder now seek their fourth straight win after dropping four of six earlier.
The Warriors, at 10-4, are riding a wave of form, having won five of their last six games. Their most recent triumph was a 132-125 road win against the Charlotte Hornets, highlighted by Stephen Curry's 26 points in a homecoming performance. Brandin Podziemski scored 19 points, including two crucial threes to open the fourth quarter that helped Golden State pull away after a tight third. The team built on a halftime lead with a 10-0 run but had to fend off a Charlotte comeback.
This contest marks the third meeting in the season series, with Oklahoma City holding a 2-0 edge in previous lopsided affairs. The Thunder are listed as 8.5-point favorites, reflecting their superior standing. Broadcast on FanDuel Sports Network Kansas City, the game tips at 10 p.m. ET from Chase Center. Both teams feature star power, with Gilgeous-Alexander's scoring prowess contrasting Curry's sharpshooting legacy.
