The Oklahoma City Thunder (18-10) found a way to hold on to a 110-104 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers (17-12) at Chesapeake Arena on Saturday night. The Thunder were on the back end of a back-to-back after last night’s defeat in Denver. Paul George led the way for the Thunder, recording 33 points (11-of-19 FG, 5-of-9 3P, 6-of-8 FT) 7 rebounds, 6 assists, a steal, and a block.
Both teams got out to contrasting starts in the opening frame. The home Thunder attacked the Clippers inside, outscoring the Clippers 18-2 in the painted area, whereas Los Angeles shot 5-of-8 from three in the opening quarter.