OKC Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket between LA Clippers guard Paul George (13) and forward Kawhi Leonard. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports
In the first of a two-game set at the Staples Center, the OKC Thunder fell behind early to the LA Clippers.
Within minutes the Clippers held a double-digit lead and while the young Thunder crew battled they were never able to make up the ground lost in the poor start.
Entering the match the Clippers held the second-longest active win streak at five, extending it to six with the win.