15 free throws, 14 made! Alexander only 6-of-15 but still scored 27 points, Thunder beat Warriors to extend winning streak to 5.

On March 8, Beijing time, in an NBA regular season game, the Thunder defeated the Warriors 104-97 at home, extending their winning streak to five games.

Thunder: Alexander 27 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists; Joe 18 points; Kenrich Williams 13 points, 7 rebounds; Jalen Williams 9 points, 14 rebounds, 4 assists. Warriors: Santos 22 points, 11 rebounds; Podziemski 17 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists; Green 16 points, 5 assists.

In the first quarter, the two teams were locked in a tight battle, both showing excellent shooting from beyond the arc. Green unexpectedly became a strong scoring point for the Warriors, hitting two consecutive three-pointers, tying the score at 8-8. The Thunder gradually showed their superior strength, with Jalen Williams and Dort firing from outside, widening the gap to 22-13. At critical moments, Santos carried the Warriors' offensive burden, preventing the gap from widening further. At the end of the quarter, the Thunder led 34-28.

In the second quarter, the Warriors started with a small surge, narrowing the gap to just 2 points. Isaiah Joe's powerful dunk, Kenrich Williams' hot hand hitting consecutive threes, followed by Jalen Williams and McCain also firing from outside, the Thunder's overwhelming three-point barrage left the Warriors struggling to cope, widening the gap further. At halftime, the Thunder led 67-54.

In the third quarter, the Warriors effectively increased their attacks inside the paint, allowing them to reopen the game. Green stepped up again to hit a three-pointer, greatly boosting the team. Podziemski and Lyons connected on long-range shots, effectively turning the tide and tying the game at 77-77. In the following play, the Thunder regained a slight advantage, leading 86-83 at the end of the quarter.

In the final quarter, the two sides remained deadlocked for a long time, with the Thunder maintaining a slight lead. When the Thunder led 99-97, Alexander hit a crucial three-pointer at a key moment, helping the team to a 102-97 lead. In the subsequent play, the Thunder firmly maintained their advantage and secured the victory.

Thunder: Wallace, Dort, Jalen Williams, Joe, Alexander

Warriors: Santos, Green, Horford, Spencer, Podziemski