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The Oklahoma City Thunder secured their sixth consecutive victory by narrowly defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 103-101 on Sunday (March 23). Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 26 points and eight assists, while Aaron Wiggins contributed 19 points to the win. This victory solidifies Oklahoma City's position as the NBA's leading team with an impressive 59-12 record.
The game was a close contest, with the Clippers' Kawhi Leonard scoring 25 points and grabbing 10 rebounds. James Harden added 17 points for the Clippers, who saw their five-game winning streak come to an end. The match marked the return of Clippers' head coach Tyronn Lue, who had missed two games due to back pain.
Alex Caruso played a pivotal role for the Thunder, scoring 14 points, including a crucial go-ahead three-pointer with 1:54 remaining in the game.
The Thunder's recent performance highlights their strong form as they continue to dominate the league. With only a few games left in the regular season, Oklahoma City is poised to enter the playoffs as a top contender.