Thunder Sweep Washington in 114-75 Blowout Behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a dominant 114-75 victory over the Washington Wizards on November 7, 2026, wrapping up a back-to-back set with their second straight blowout win at the Paycom Center. According to reporting from Yahoo Sports, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 30 points and nine assists before sitting out the entire fourth quarter.
Both teams initially showed signs of fatigue on the second night of a traveling back-to-back, but the Thunder steadily pulled away to claim a 25-19 lead by the end of the opening frame. Oklahoma City then unleashed a devastating 25-7 run in the second quarter, outscoring Washington 32-7 in the period. The Wizards struggled mightily from the field, shooting just 28 percent during the first half and falling behind 57-36 at halftime.
Second-Unit Surge and Rookie Contributions
With Gilgeous-Alexander resting on the bench for stretches, the Thunder’s second unit blew the game wide open. Isaiah Hartenstein orchestrated the offense alongside Jared McCain, who poured in 15 of his 19 points during the second-quarter onslaught. McCain finished the night shooting 8-of-10 from the field with five rebounds and two assists.
Rookie Aday Mara enjoyed a breakout performance, tallying 18 points, eight rebounds, and three blocks while shooting 8-of-10. Mara also delighted the home crowd by knocking down his first career outside jumper during the second half as the Thunder lead ballooned to as many as 43 points.
| Player | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jared McCain | 19 | 5 | 2 |
| Aday Mara | 18 | 8 | 3 |
For the Wizards, AJ Dybantsa provided a lone bright spot by attacking the rim, finishing with 19 points and six rebounds. Alex Sarr recorded a 15-point, 14-rebound double-double, and Kyshawn George added 14 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. Washington finished the game shooting 30 percent overall and an ice-cold 7-of-43 from beyond the arc.
Thunder Secures Rout Despite Early-Season Injuries
The Thunder finished the contest shooting 49 percent from the floor, connecting on 10 of their 28 three-point attempts. Oklahoma City distributed the ball effectively, racking up 33 assists on 45 made baskets while playing through a laundry list of early-season injuries to key rotation pieces.
Kenrich Williams chipped in nine points and four rebounds while taking on heavy defensive assignments. Meanwhile, reserve guard Ajay Mitchell added 12 points, and Bennett Stirtz scored 11 points in the closing minutes to cap off the 114-75 rout.
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The Thunder starting lineup vs. the Wizards: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ajay Mitchell Kenrich Williams Aday Mara Isaiah Hartenstein pic.twitter.com/PYUmhhByiw
Thunder starting lineup vs. Wizards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Ajay Mitchell Kenrich Williams Aday Mara Isaiah Hartenstein
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