The Oklahoma City Thunder grinded out a defensive-minded 104-97 victory over the Golden State Warriors at the Paycom Center on March 9, 2026. In a game defined by physicality and tough shot-making, the Thunder used a 15-2 run spanning the end of the third and start of the fourth quarters to create the separation needed to hold off the Warriors. Oklahoma City's length on the perimeter disrupted Golden State's signature ball movement, holding them to a low percentage from beyond the arc. Stephen Curry led a late Warriors charge, but the Thunder responded with timely baskets from their franchise player to close out the game. This win was a signature result for Oklahoma City, proving they could win a playoff-style game against a veteran opponent.