Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors Match Player Stats

The oklahoma city thunder vs golden state warriors match player stats tell a much bigger story than the final scores alone. Across four meetings in the 2025-26 regular season, Oklahoma City won all four games, with results of 126-102, 124-112, 131-94, and 104-97. The series shows a clear statistical pattern: Oklahoma City combined high scoring efficiency, strong defense, rebounding, rim protection, and the scoring consistency of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while Golden State relied more heavily on perimeter shooting, veteran playmaking, and contributions from multiple supporting players.

The season-long numbers reinforce that contrast. Oklahoma City finished 64-18 with a .780 winning percentage, while Golden State finished 37-45 at .451. The Thunder averaged 119.0 points per game and allowed 107.9, compared with 114.6 scored and 115.2 allowed by the Warriors. Those figures provide useful context when examining individual player performances because player statistics are strongly influenced by team pace, shot quality, defensive pressure, rebounding opportunities, and offensive roles.

This article breaks down the matchup through the supplied 2025-26 statistics, head-to-head results, player leaders, shooting percentages, team efficiency, and the most important statistical differences between the two teams.

Oklahoma City Thunder vs Golden State Warriors Match Player Stats: Season Overview

The first step in understanding this matchup is separating individual production from team performance.

The Oklahoma City Thunder finished the regular season with a 64-18 record. Golden State finished 37-45. That 27-game difference in the standings is substantial, but the more useful information comes from looking at how the teams arrived at those records.

Category	Oklahoma City Thunder	Golden State Warriors
Record	64-18	37-45
Win Percentage	.780	.451
Points Per Game	119.0	114.6
Points Allowed Per Game	107.9	115.2
Home Record	34-7	22-19
Road Record	30-10	15-26
Rebounds Per Game	44.1	42.3
Assists Per Game	25.8	28.9
Steals Per Game	9.71	9.71
Blocks Per Game	5.48	4.22
Field Goal Percentage	48.37%	46.11%
Free Throw Percentage	81.73%	80.72%
Three-Point Percentage	36.48%	35.56%

The difference in scoring is immediately noticeable. Oklahoma City averaged 4.4 more points per game than Golden State.

The defensive difference is even larger. The Thunder allowed 107.9 points per game, compared with 115.2 for Golden State. That 7.3-point gap helps explain why the Thunder could win games even when their opponent had periods of strong offensive production.

The official NBA statistics also list Oklahoma City at 64-18 for the 2025-26 regular season, with 119.0 points per game, 44.1 rebounds per game, 25.8 assists per game, and 107.9 points allowed per game. NBA 2025-26 Oklahoma City Thunder team statistics

Head-to-Head Results in 2025-26

Oklahoma City controlled every regular-season meeting with Golden State.

The four games produced the following results:

Date	Result	Winning High Scorer	Losing High Scorer
November 11	Thunder 126, Warriors 102	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 28	Jonathan Kuminga, 13
December 2	Thunder 124, Warriors 112	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 38	Brandin Podziemski, 17; Pat Spencer, 17
January 2	Thunder 131, Warriors 94	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 30	Will Richard, Moses Moody, Al Horford, 13 each
March 7	Thunder 104, Warriors 97	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 27	Gui Santos, 22

The consistency is striking.

Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City in scoring in all four games. His scoring totals were 28, 38, 30, and 27 points.

That produces an average of 30.75 points per game across the four meetings.

Golden State had a different leading scorer in each game. Jonathan Kuminga led the Warriors in the November meeting, Podziemski and Spencer shared the scoring lead in December, Richard, Moody, and Horford tied for the lead in January, and Santos led the team in March.

That difference is important when interpreting match player stats. Oklahoma City had a repeatable primary scoring source, while Golden State’s production was more distributed across different players depending on the game.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Role in the Series

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the central offensive figure in this matchup.

His supplied season average was 31.1 points per game, along with 6.6 assists per game. That combination gives him responsibility not only as a scorer but also as a creator.

His four scoring performances against Golden State were:

• 28 points on November 11
• 38 points on December 2
• 30 points on January 2
• 27 points on March 7

The four-game average of 30.75 points is almost identical to his reported 31.1-point season scoring average.

That consistency matters.

A player can average 31 points because of several huge scoring nights mixed with quiet games. The head-to-head record here shows something different. Gilgeous-Alexander remained around his normal scoring level against the Warriors in every meeting.

The March 7 game is particularly useful because the scoring total does not tell the entire story. He scored 27 points while shooting 6-for-15 from the field, but he went 14-for-15 from the free-throw line. The official NBA box score records those numbers along with five rebounds, five assists, one steal, and one block. NBA March 7, 2026 Thunder vs Warriors box score

This is a good example of why player analysis should not focus on field goals alone.

A scorer can have an inefficient shooting night from the field while still producing a high-value offensive game through free throws, playmaking, and pressure on the defense.

Brandin Podziemski and Golden State’s Offensive Distribution

Golden State’s supplied leading scorer for the season was Brandin Podziemski at 13.8 points per game.

That number is considerably lower than Gilgeous-Alexander’s 31.1 points per game.

However, comparing only those two numbers would oversimplify the matchup.

Golden State’s offensive structure included several players capable of contributing points. Podziemski was one of the important contributors, while players such as Moses Moody, Draymond Green, Gui Santos, Will Richard, and others provided additional production.

The head-to-head games demonstrate that variety.

Podziemski scored 17 points in the December meeting and 17 again in the March game according to the supplied game data. In the January matchup, Golden State’s scoring leaders were Richard, Moody, and Horford with 13 points apiece.

This indicates that the Warriors did not depend on one player for every scoring possession.

At the same time, it also shows why team offensive balance must be considered alongside individual scoring averages. A team can have several capable scorers without having one player consistently producing at the level of a high-volume primary scorer.

Chet Holmgren’s Two-Way Statistical Impact

Chet Holmgren was another major statistical difference between the teams.

The supplied season numbers list Holmgren as Oklahoma City’s leading rebounder at 8.9 rebounds per game and leading shot blocker at 1.90 blocks per game.

He also led the Thunder in field-goal percentage at 55.71%.

That combination is significant because it combines three different forms of impact:

1. Efficient scoring
2. Defensive rebounding
3. Rim protection

A player who contributes in all three areas can affect possessions without needing to score 25 or 30 points.

His 55.71% field-goal percentage also illustrates the efficiency difference between the teams. Oklahoma City finished at 48.37% as a team, while Golden State finished at 46.11%.

The Thunder therefore had both a higher team scoring average and a higher field-goal percentage.

Draymond Green’s All-Around Contribution

Draymond Green remained one of Golden State’s most complete statistical contributors.

The supplied season data lists him as the Warriors’ leader in:

• Rebounds at 5.5 per game
• Assists at 5.5 per game
• Blocks at 0.62 per game

This is a different type of statistical profile from a pure scorer.

Green’s value in this data comes from his ability to influence several categories. His rebounding helps end possessions, his assists help initiate or maintain offense, and his defensive activity contributes to stops.

The March 7 matchup provided a good example of that broader role. Green scored 16 points, grabbed four rebounds, recorded five assists, made four three-pointers on six attempts, and added two steals.

His shooting was particularly notable in that game because he made 6 of 10 field goals and 4 of 6 three-point attempts.

That performance demonstrates why a player-by-player analysis should not automatically equate scoring leadership with overall statistical influence.

Rebounding Comparison

Rebounding was another area where Oklahoma City held an advantage.

The Thunder averaged 44.1 rebounds per game compared with 42.3 for Golden State.

That difference of 1.8 rebounds per game may appear modest, but rebounds create additional opportunities and end opponent possessions.

Oklahoma City’s individual leaders also show why the team was able to produce those numbers.

Chet Holmgren averaged 8.9 rebounds per game, making him the team’s leading rebounder. Golden State’s leader was Green at 5.5.

The difference between the two leaders is 3.4 rebounds per game.

However, team rebounding is not simply about the best rebounder. Guards, wings, centers, and forwards all contribute to defensive and offensive rebounding.

The March 7 matchup illustrates this clearly. Santos recorded 11 rebounds for Golden State, while Jaylin Williams had 14 for Oklahoma City. Despite those individual performances, the game remained close in total rebounding, with Golden State collecting 47 and Oklahoma City collecting 42.

That is an important reminder that an individual rebound advantage does not automatically determine the final result.

Assists and Offensive Creation

Golden State actually held the advantage in assists per game.

The Warriors averaged 28.9 assists per game, while Oklahoma City averaged 25.8.

That is a difference of 3.1 assists per game in Golden State’s favor.

This is one of the more interesting statistics in the comparison because the Thunder scored more points despite recording fewer assists.

There are several possible reasons for this.

First, not every scoring possession requires an assist. Individual shot creation can produce points without generating a recorded assist.

Second, free throws can increase scoring without increasing assists.

Third, a team can convert shots at a higher percentage and therefore generate more points from fewer successful assisted baskets.

Oklahoma City’s 48.37% field-goal percentage and 81.73% free-throw percentage provide useful context.

Golden State’s higher assist average therefore does not conflict with the Thunder’s higher scoring average.

It simply suggests that the two teams generated offense in somewhat different ways.

Three-Point Shooting Comparison

Three-point shooting was relatively close at the team level.

Oklahoma City posted a 36.48% three-point percentage, while Golden State posted 35.56%.

The difference was only 0.92 percentage points.

That is much smaller than the gap in overall record or points allowed.

The individual leaders were different.

For Golden State, Moses Moody led the team in three-point percentage at 40.05%.

For Oklahoma City, Isaiah Joe led at 42.29%.

Both marks indicate reliable perimeter shooting over the season.

This is particularly important because three-point efficiency can change the shape of a game quickly. A team can compensate for a scoring deficit with a strong shooting stretch, especially if those shots come from high-volume attempts.

Yet Oklahoma City’s overall statistical profile suggests that its advantage was not based exclusively on three-point shooting.

The Thunder also led in overall field-goal percentage, scoring average, rebounding, and blocks.

Free-Throw Efficiency

Free throws provide another useful distinction.

Golden State’s team free-throw percentage was 80.72%.

Oklahoma City’s was 81.73%.

The difference was 1.01 percentage points.

At the individual level, Stephen Curry was listed as Golden State’s free-throw percentage leader at 92.31%, while Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City at 87.95%.

The difference here illustrates why individual efficiency should be interpreted within role.

Curry’s percentage was higher, but Gilgeous-Alexander’s role involved much more scoring volume. A player who regularly creates drives and draws fouls can accumulate substantial free-throw production even if his percentage is slightly below that of an elite specialist.

The January and March meetings also show how important free throws could become in individual games.

Defense: The Statistical Difference

Defense is arguably the clearest statistical separator in this matchup.

Golden State allowed 115.2 points per game.

Oklahoma City allowed 107.9.

That is a 7.3-point difference.

The Thunder also averaged 5.48 blocks per game compared with 4.22 for Golden State.

Both teams averaged 9.71 steals per game.

So the biggest defensive distinction was not steals. It was points allowed and rim protection.

Chet Holmgren’s 1.90 blocks per game contributed to that profile, while the Thunder’s overall defensive structure helped limit opponents to a much lower scoring average.

This defensive strength becomes especially important when examining the four head-to-head results.

Golden State scored 102, 112, 94, and 97 points in the four games.

Only once did the Warriors reach 112 points.

Oklahoma City scored 126, 124, 131, and 104.

The final game was the lowest-scoring contest of the series for both teams, but Oklahoma City still won.

Why the January 2 Game Stands Out

The January 2 meeting was the largest scoring margin in the four-game series.

Oklahoma City won 131-94, a 37-point difference.

The Thunder scored 31 more points than their 2025-26 season average of 119.0.

Golden State scored 20.6 fewer points than its 114.6 season average.

That combination created an unusually large margin.

The game also provides evidence of how quickly the matchup could become one-sided when Oklahoma City’s offense and defense were both functioning efficiently.

The official NBA game summary records the 131-94 result and notes that Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points, while Holmgren contributed 15 points and 15 rebounds. Golden State’s leading scorers were Richard, Horford, and Moody with 13 points each. (NBA.com)

The 37-point margin was therefore not simply a result of one superstar scoring an enormous total.

It came from a broad team performance.

Why the March 7 Game Was Different

The March 7 meeting was much more competitive.

Oklahoma City won 104-97, a seven-point margin.

Golden State scored 97 points, almost 18 points below its season average.

Oklahoma City scored 104 points, 15 points below its season average.

The game therefore moved away from the high-scoring profile seen in the earlier meetings.

Several factors mattered.

The Warriors received 22 points and 11 rebounds from Gui Santos, 17 points from Podziemski, and 16 points from Green.

Oklahoma City received 27 points from Gilgeous-Alexander and 18 from Isaiah Joe.

The Thunder also received 13 points from Kenrich Williams.

The game was close late. Oklahoma City led 99-97 before Gilgeous-Alexander hit a three-pointer with 42.4 seconds remaining to push the margin to five.

That sequence illustrates a useful point about player statistics: a player’s impact cannot always be understood from his final point total. Timing matters.

A 27-point performance can be more consequential when several of those points arrive during decisive possessions.

Player Leaders at a Glance

The supplied season data identifies the leading statistical players for both teams.

Statistical Category	Golden State Warriors	Oklahoma City Thunder
Leading Scorer	Brandin Podziemski, 13.8 PPG	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 31.1 PPG
Leading Rebounder	Draymond Green, 5.5 RPG	Chet Holmgren, 8.9 RPG
Leading Assists	Draymond Green, 5.5 APG	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 6.6 APG
Steals Leader	Will Richard, 1.16 SPG	Cason Wallace, 1.95 SPG
Blocks Leader	Draymond Green, 0.62 BPG	Chet Holmgren, 1.90 BPG
FG% Leader	Stephen Curry, 46.81%	Chet Holmgren, 55.71%
FT% Leader	Stephen Curry, 92.31%	Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, 87.95%
3PT% Leader	Moses Moody, 40.05%	Isaiah Joe, 42.29%

This table shows why a single “star player” comparison is not enough.

Golden State’s statistical leaders are spread among several players.

Oklahoma City’s statistical leaders are more concentrated around Gilgeous-Alexander and Holmgren, with Wallace and Joe standing out in defensive and perimeter categories.

The Importance of Team Shooting

Field-goal percentage provides another useful lens.

Oklahoma City shot 48.37% as a team.

Golden State shot 46.11%.

The difference was 2.26 percentage points.

Over a full season, that can become significant because even small efficiency advantages accumulate over hundreds of possessions.

The Thunder also held the advantage from three-point range, 36.48% to 35.56%.

They were more accurate from the free-throw line as well, 81.73% to 80.72%.

Taken together, Oklahoma City had a statistical efficiency advantage in all three basic shooting categories.

That does not mean every individual Thunder player shot better than every Warrior.

It means the team as a whole converted its opportunities at a higher rate.

The Role of Steals

One category was essentially identical between the teams.

Both Oklahoma City and Golden State averaged 9.71 steals per game.

That makes steals a poor category for explaining the large difference in their season records.

This is a useful lesson when reading basketball statistics.

Not every statistical difference carries the same explanatory weight.

If two teams are almost identical in steals but far apart in points allowed, field-goal percentage, and overall record, the defensive conversation should focus more heavily on those larger differences.

Cason Wallace still stood out individually, however, with 1.95 steals per game according to the supplied data.

Will Richard led Golden State at 1.16.

What the Four Games Reveal About Matchup Trends

The four-game series offers several consistent trends.

1. Gilgeous-Alexander consistently produced

His scoring totals were 28, 38, 30, and 27.

That consistency made him the primary statistical reference point in every meeting.

2. Oklahoma City controlled the series

The Thunder went 4-0 against Golden State.

Their margins were 24, 12, 37, and 7 points.

3. The Thunder won in different ways

The January game was a blowout.

The March game was a close defensive contest.

The December game featured a 124-112 result.

The November meeting ended 126-102.

This variety matters because it suggests the Thunder did not require one specific game script to succeed in the series.

4. Golden State’s leading scorer changed

The Warriors did not have the same head-to-head scoring leader in all four games.

That reflects a more distributed scoring pattern.

5. Team defense created a major statistical gap

The Thunder allowed 107.9 points per game for the season, compared with 115.2 by Golden State.

That is one of the strongest team-level differences in the supplied data.

How to Read Match Player Stats Correctly

When someone searches for oklahoma city thunder vs golden state warriors match player stats, they are often looking for a simple box-score table.

A useful analysis should go further.

Here are several principles for interpreting the numbers.

Do not judge a player by points alone

A 20-point scorer who adds 10 rebounds and six assists may have a different impact from a 25-point scorer with little additional production.

Separate season statistics from one-game statistics

A player can average 15 points for a season and score 25 against a particular opponent.

That does not mean his season average was 25.

Both pieces of information are useful, but they answer different questions.

Consider efficiency

Field-goal percentage, three-point percentage, and free-throw percentage help explain how efficiently a player generated points.

Look at team context

A player may have fewer assists because his team relies more heavily on individual creation.

Another player may have more assists because his team’s offense emphasizes ball movement.

Examine the game situation

A late-game three-pointer can have a different practical effect from a three-pointer made during a large early lead.

Statistics describe what happened, but game context helps explain when it happened.

Most Important Statistical Takeaways

The biggest lessons from the 2025-26 comparison can be summarized clearly.

Oklahoma City finished with a 64-18 record and a .780 winning percentage.

Golden State finished 37-45 with a .451 winning percentage.

The Thunder scored 119.0 points per game.

The Warriors scored 114.6.

Oklahoma City allowed 107.9 points per game.

Golden State allowed 115.2.

The Thunder averaged 44.1 rebounds.

Golden State averaged 42.3.

Golden State averaged more assists, 28.9 to 25.8.

Both teams averaged 9.71 steals.

Oklahoma City averaged more blocks, 5.48 to 4.22.

The Thunder also had higher team field-goal, free-throw, and three-point percentages.

In the four head-to-head meetings, Oklahoma City won every game.

Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City’s scoring in all four.

The Warriors had different leading scorers across the four meetings.

These statistics create a much clearer picture than the standings alone.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who led the Oklahoma City Thunder in scoring during the 2025-26 season?

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City at 31.1 points per game according to the supplied season data.

Who led the Golden State Warriors in scoring?

Brandin Podziemski was listed as Golden State’s leading scorer at 13.8 points per game in the supplied data.

How many times did Oklahoma City beat Golden State in 2025-26?

Oklahoma City won all four regular-season meetings against Golden State.

What was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s average against Golden State?

His four scoring totals were 28, 38, 30, and 27 points. That equals an average of 30.75 points per game across the four meetings.

Which team had the better three-point percentage?

Oklahoma City had the higher team three-point percentage at 36.48%, compared with 35.56% for Golden State.

Which player led Oklahoma City in rebounds and blocks?

Chet Holmgren led the Thunder in both categories in the supplied season statistics, averaging 8.9 rebounds and 1.90 blocks per game.

Conclusion

The oklahoma city thunder vs golden state warriors match player stats from the 2025-26 season show a matchup defined by contrasting statistical profiles.

Oklahoma City combined a 64-18 record with 119.0 points per game, 107.9 points allowed per game, 44.1 rebounds, 48.37% field-goal shooting, and 5.48 blocks per game. Golden State finished 37-45 while averaging 114.6 points, allowing 115.2, collecting 42.3 rebounds, shooting 46.11% from the field, and recording 4.22 blocks.

The head-to-head record was equally clear. The Thunder won all four meetings, with Gilgeous-Alexander leading Oklahoma City in scoring each time. His four scoring performances totaled 123 points, an average of 30.75 per game.

Golden State’s statistical profile was more distributed. Podziemski led the team in season scoring, while Green provided the leading rebounding and assist averages. Moody led the Warriors in three-point percentage, Curry led in field-goal and free-throw percentage, and Richard led in steals.

For Oklahoma City, Gilgeous-Alexander dominated scoring and assists, Holmgren led rebounding, blocks, and field-goal percentage, Wallace led steals, and Joe led three-point shooting.

The most revealing comparison is therefore not simply one player against another. It is the relationship between scoring, efficiency, defense, rebounding, playmaking, and consistency. Those categories explain why the four meetings produced four Oklahoma City victories while also showing how Golden State generated meaningful individual performances throughout the series.