In the first half, the Oklahoma City Thunder registered 79 points before halftime on the way to shooting 59.6% shooting from the field in the first half. Behind the Thunder’s red-hot shooting first half, they took a 10-point advantage over the Golden State Warriors in a pivotal game in the Western Conference playoff picture.
However, in the second half, it was a different story. Behind a strong defensive effort from the Warriors, the Thunder’s shooting went ice-cold and Jordan Poole took advantage.
Poole tallied 21 of his 30 points in the second half to fuel a comeback for the Warriors. Poole caught fire in the final frame, scoring 18 points on 5-of-9 shooting with three made 3-pointers.
Steph Curry added a game-high 34 points of his own on 11-of-25 shooting from the field with six made triples, six assists and five rebounds in 37 minutes.
With Klay Thompson a late scratch due to back soreness, Moses Moody stepped up off the bench, scoring 13 points and grabbing five rebounds in 26 minutes of action.
With a much-needed win over Oklahoma City, the Warriors jumped to the No. 5 seed in the Western Conference and are currently avoiding the play-in tournament.
Following the Warriors’ comeback win against the Thunder, the NBA community weighed in with different reactions. Here’s a look at what fans and analysts were saying on Tuesday evening.
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On the Warriors: The number of comeback wins this season – after trailing by at least 10 points – is up to 13 after snatching OKC in the second half tonight.
The number of such wins on the road: 0.— Monte Poole (@MontePooleNBCS) April 5, 2023
The Warriors have outscored opponents 176-112 (+64) over their last five fourth quarters at home.
— C.J. Holmes 🚀 (@CjHolmes22) April 5, 2023
Warriors step on the gas in the fourth, close out regular-season home schedule 136-125 over OKC. With the Warriors and Lakers winning, and the Clippers idle, current standings are:
No. 5 GSW (42-38)
No. 6 LAL (41-38)
No. 7 LAC (41-38)Lakers-Clippers face off tomorrow.
— Marcus Thompson II (@ThompsonScribe) April 5, 2023
The Warriors didn't lead tonight until the 8:29 mark of the fourth. They now have a 15-point lead with 2:00 to go. Really big win over OKC.
They move to the five-seed, but will slide back to the six-seed regardless of who wins LAL/LAC tomorrow. But, it keeps them out seventh.
— Kendra Andrews (@kendra__andrews) April 5, 2023
GP2 and Donte making so many of the little plays
— Marcus Thompson II (@ThompsonScribe) April 5, 2023
moody should’ve got minutes all season
— Chris Montano (@gswchris) April 5, 2023
That was a big win for the Dubs who played one of their best 4th quarters of the year. It's on to Sac Friday and Portland on Easter Sunday for the regular season finale.
— Tim Roye (@warriorsvox) April 5, 2023
— No Context Warriors (@NoContext_GSW) April 5, 2023
WEST STANDINGS 🗣️
– Kings clinch division title (first since '03)
– Suns clinch postseason spot
– Warriors move to #5📲 https://t.co/02ml5YIBRq pic.twitter.com/yg9sPwo0A4
— NBA (@NBA) April 5, 2023
Two Dubs 30 pieces in their home W ☔
Steph:
34 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST, 6 3PMPoole:
30 PTS, 4 AST, 5 3PM pic.twitter.com/dEtiFZO74C— NBA (@NBA) April 5, 2023
With a critical win over OKC, the Warriors slide up from the 7 seed in the West to the 5th, a half game up on the Clippers & Lakers who play tomorrow. Regardless of who wins, the Dubs will slide down to 6th after that game. Still, positioned well to avoid the play-in. #dubnation.
— Kylen Mills (@KylenMills) April 5, 2023
Curry, Poole, DiVincenzo, Draymond, Looney: +12 together in 8:02
Curry, Poole, Lamb, Kuminga, Draymond: -8 together in 5:42
— Dalton Johnson (@DaltonJ_Johnson) April 5, 2023
Steph and JP in final regular season home game 🎯
Curry: 34 PTS, 5 REB, 6 AST
Poole: 30 PTS, 4 AST, 5 THREES pic.twitter.com/DZtCKeU8qu— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) April 5, 2023
