The Oklahoma City Thunder finally broke even with their record and reached .500 status following a 101-100 win over the LA Clippers on Tuesday.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander headlined the win with 31 points on 12-of-25 shooting, seven rebounds and four assists. Jalen Williams also added 20 points on 8-of-15 shooting and eight rebounds.
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But Lu Dort stole the spotlight when he held Kawhi Leonard scoreless in the final 21 seconds of the game. For the Clippers, this loss stings even more because Paul George suffered a leg injury in the fourth quarter. George’s status is currently unknown.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s one-point win over the Clippers.
March 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) leaves the court after the game against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
March 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is defended by LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and guard Russell Westbrook (0) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
March 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) is defended by LA Clippers forward Nicolas Batum (33) and forward Kawhi Leonard (2) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
March 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California; LA Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) battle for the ball in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
March 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) reacts after shooting the ball as time expired against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
March 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots the ball with no time remaining against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
March 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is fouled by LA Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
March 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California; LA Clippers forward Paul George (13) reacts after suffering an injury against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
March 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots the ball against LA Clippers forward Robert Covington (23) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
March 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) dribbles the ball against LA Clippers center Mason Plumlee (44) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
March 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Dagneault reacts in the second half against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
March 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California; LA Clippers spirit dance team cheerleaders perform against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
March 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball against LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (left) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
March 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California; LA Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) and forward Paul George (13) react against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
March 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California; LA Clippers mascot Chuck the Condor during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
March 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California; LA Clippers mascot Chuck the Condor during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
March 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball against LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) and guard Russell Westbrook (0) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
March 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California; LA Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
March 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California; LA Clippers coach Tyronn Lue (left) and referee Mousa Dagher (28) react in the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
March 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California; A general overall view of the Crypto.com arena during the game between the LA Clippers and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
March 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (rear) shoots the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers guard Terance Mann (14) shoots the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Paul George (13) dunks the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder center Olivier Sarr (30) and forward Jalen Williams (8) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (left) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (2) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (left) battle for the ball in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard (right) dribbles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) shoots the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5), guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and forward Jaylin Williams (6) in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Dagneault reacts in the first half against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Paul George (13) dribbles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) dunks the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers players huddle before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers forward Robert Covington (23) gestures before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; A moment of silence is observed in honor of Willis Reed before the game between the LA Clippers and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers owner Steve Ballmer reacts during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; LA Clippers mascot Chuck the Condor during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) is defended by LA Clippers forward Nicolas Batum (33) and forward Kawhi Leonard (2) in the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; A detailed view of LA Clippers vs Oklahoma City Thunder on the Crypto.com Arena marquee sign. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Dagneault at press conference during the game against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Dagneault at press conference during the game against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 21, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder coach Mark Dagneault at press conference duirng the game against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports