Oklahoma City Thunder at Atlanta Hawks
· National Basketball AssociationHolmgren scores 31 points, Gilgeous-Alexander has 30 to lead Oklahoma City past the Hawks 117-100
The Thunder improved to 3-0 on the season, getting off to another quick start after winning seven straight at the start a year ago on the way to a title.
Gilgeous-Alexander, the league's MVP last season. had another big night coming off a career-best 55-point performance in a 141-135 victory at Indiana on Thursday night.
Holmgren was 6 of 8 from beyond the 3-point stripe and grabbed 12 rebounds. Gilgeous-Alexander was nearly perfect on shots inside the arc, making 10 of 11.
After going to double-overtime to win its first two games, the Thunder didn't need any extra time to finish off an Atlanta squad that was missing three starters.
Kristaps Porzingis (flu-like symptoms) and Zaccharie Risacher (right ankle sprain) each missed their second straight game. They were joined on the bench by Jalen Johnson, who sprained his right ankle in a victory at Orlando the previous night.
The game was tight through most of the first half, though Oklahoma City never trailed. The Thunder began to pull away from a 60-55 halftime lead by scoring the first eight points of the third quarter.
Gilgeous-Alexander knocked down a pull=up jumper and converted a three-point play before Holmgren connected from long range.
Nickeil Alexander-Walker led the Hawks with 17 points. Atlanta has lost its first two home games of the season by a combined 37 points, sandwiched around the road victory over the Magic.
Oklahoma City point guard Cason Wallace got a chance to go against his older brother, Keaton, a backup guard for the Hawks. Cason was held to three points, while Keaton Wallace managed five.
Hawks: Travel to Chicago to face the Bulls on Monday in the start of a four-game road trip.
Regular Season Series
OKC leads series 1-0
Recent Plays
| 4th 0.0 |  |
End of Game | 117 - 100 |
| 4th 0.0 | |
End of the 4th Quarter | 117 - 100 |
| 4th 1.5 |  |
shot clock turnover | 117 - 100 |
| 4th 26.3 |  |
N'Faly Dante makes free throw 1 of 1 | 117 - 100 |
| 4th 26.3 | |
Jaylin Williams loose ball foul | 117 - 99 |
Statistics
 OKC |
 ATL |
|
|---|---|---|
| 43-93 | FG | 35-85 |
| 46 | Field Goal % | 41 |
| 14-37 | 3PT | 16-39 |
| 38 | Three Point % | 41 |
| 17-19 | FT | 14-21 |
| 89 | Free Throw % | 67 |
| 50 | Rebounds | 46 |
| 15 | Offensive Rebounds | 15 |
| 35 | Defensive Rebounds | 31 |
| 21 | Assists | 25 |
| 13 | Steals | 7 |
| 3 | Blocks | 5 |
| 12 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 1 | Team Turnovers | 1 |
| 13 | Total Turnovers | 17 |
| 0 | Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Total Technical Fouls | 1 |
| 0 | Flagrant Fouls | 0 |
| 15 | Points Conceded Off Turnovers | 29 |
| 13 | Fast Break Points | 9 |
| 50 | Points in Paint | 34 |
| 19 | Fouls | 23 |
| 24 | Largest Lead | 0 |
Atlanta Hawks Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston Flemings, G | Day-To-Day | Nov 13 |
| Mouhamed Gueye, F | Out | Nov 12 |
| Keshon Gilbert, G | Out | Nov 12 |
| Asa Newell, F | Out | Nov 12 |
| Henri Veesaar, C | Out | Sep 21 |
Oklahoma City Thunder Injuries
| NAME, POS | STATUS | DATE |
|---|---|---|
| Ajay Mitchell, G | Out | Nov 13 |
| Thomas Sorber, C | Out | Nov 12 |
| Jaylin Williams, F | Out | Nov 11 |
| Cason Wallace, G | Out | Oct 30 |
| Chet Holmgren, C | Out | Oct 30 |
Game Information
Location: Atlanta, GA
Attendance: 16,450 · Capacity:
2026-27 Northwest Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Portland |
9 | 3 | .750 | - | W3 |
 Minnesota |
9 | 3 | .750 | - | W5 |
 Oklahoma City |
8 | 5 | .615 | 1.5 | L3 |
 Denver |
6 | 4 | .600 | 2 | W1 |
 Utah |
1 | 12 | .077 | 8.5 | L11 |
2026-27 Southeast Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Atlanta |
- | 6 | L2 | 0.53846157 | 7 |
 Miami |
0.5 | 6 | W3 | 0.5 | 6 |
 Orlando |
1.5 | 7 | W3 | 0.41666666 | 5 |
 Charlotte |
2.5 | 8 | L1 | 0.33333334 | 4 |
 Washington |
3 | 9 | L6 | 0.30769232 | 4 |
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