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Thunder Edge Warriors in Thrilling Match up

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Thunder Edge Warriors in Thrilling Match up
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The Golden State Warriors fell short against the Oklahoma City Thunder, losing 105-101. The game was a nail-biter, with the Warriors making a remarkable comeback in the second half.

The Thunder dominated the first quarter, taking a 39-23 lead. The Warriors struggled to find their rhythm, with Andrew Wiggins scoring the team’s first nine points. However, the Thunder’s offense was too much to handle, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the charge.

The Warriors narrowed the Thunder’s lead in the second quarter, thanks to Jonathan Kuminga’s 10 points in the final 3:42 of the half. The Warriors’ defense also stepped up, holding the Thunder to 23 points in the quarter.

In the third quarter, the Warriors continued to chip away at the Thunder’s lead. Brandin Podziemski broke out of his season-long slump, scoring eight points in a two-minute period. The Warriors’ defense was also impressive, holding the Thunder to 22 points in the quarter.

Despite their best efforts, the Warriors were unable to overcome the Thunder’s lead. Gilgeous-Alexander sank a game-tying three-pointer with 4:15 to go, and then side-stepped Brandin Podziemski to beat the shot clock buzzer with a dagger three.

The Warriors’ offense struggled throughout the game, with the team shooting a season-low 35% from the field. However, their defense was impressive, holding the Thunder to 23, 22, and 21 points in the final three quarters.

In the end, the Thunder’s offense was too much for the Warriors to handle. Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 35 points, while Jonathan Kuminga led the Warriors with 19 points.?Despite the loss, the Warriors can take pride in their defensive performance, which kept them in the game until the very end.

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