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The Oklahoma City Thunder secured the Northwest Division title with a commanding 133-100 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday (March 19). Jaylin Williams led the Thunder with a career-high 19 points, 17 rebounds, and 11 assists, marking his second career triple-double. Despite missing key players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who is resting, and injured starters Lu Dort, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Jalen Williams, the Thunder extended their winning streak to four games.
Aaron Wiggins contributed 26 points, while Isaiah Joe and Chet Holmgren added 21 and 19 points, respectively, for the Western Conference-leading Thunder. The team showcased its depth with seven players scoring in double figures, including Branden Carlson, Kenrich Williams, and Dillon Jones.
The 76ers, missing key players such as Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr., Joel Embiid, and Paul George, struggled to keep up after halftime. Quentin Grimes led Philadelphia with 28 points, and Justin Edwards added 19. The teams combined for 109 three-point attempts, with Philadelphia setting a franchise record with 57 attempts.
The Thunder dominated the third quarter with a 33-14 run, stretching their lead to 29 points. Oklahoma City made 24 of 56 three-point attempts, shooting 46.2%, compared to Philadelphia's 31.6% from beyond the arc. The Thunder are now 57-12 this season and are closing in on securing the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference.
The 76ers will visit San Antonio on Friday (March 21), while the Thunder will host Charlotte the same day.