The Oklahoma City Thunder (20-1) storm into San Francisco riding an unprecedented 12-game winning streak, positioning themselves as the NBA’s hottest team and clear frontrunners for the Western Conference’s top seed. Facing a Golden State Warriors (11-10) squad that’s middling at best—clinging to a playoff spot amid inconsistent play and injury concerns—this Northwest-Pacific clash at Chase Center has all the makings of a statement blowout. The Thunder’s suffocating defense and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP-caliber scoring should overwhelm Golden State’s perimeter-heavy attack, but a desperate Curry-led rally could keep it within striking distance if OKC’s youth shows rust on the second night of a road back-to-back. With the Thunder eyeing history (best start since the ’95-96 Bulls), expect fireworks from the Splash Brothers’ remnants against OKC’s rising stars.
Venue
Venue: Chase Center, 1 Warriors Way, San Francisco, CA 94158. Capacity: 18,064. This gleaming Bay Area gem, the Warriors’ home since 2019, features state-of-the-art sightlines and a raucous atmosphere fueled by tech-fueled fanatics—perfect for Curry deep threes echoing off the rafters in a potential upset bid.
Tipoff: 11:00 PM ET (8:00 PM PT). Broadcast: ESPN (national), FanDuel Sports Network Oklahoma (Thunder local), NBC Sports Bay Area (Warriors local), NBA League Pass (streaming). Late-night slot amps up the drama, with post-game buzz sure to dominate Wednesday’s headlines.
Team Records
| Team | Overall Record | Home/Away Split | Northwest/Pacific Division Standings | Key Stats (PPG / Opp PPG / Net Rating) | |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 20-1 | 11-0 Home / 9-1 Away | 1st (Northwest, 5-0 div.) | 122.2 / 108.4 / +13.8 | |
| Golden State Warriors | 11-10 | 7-3 Home / 4-7 Away | 4th (Pacific, 2-2 div.) | 114.6 / 113.2 / +1.4 |
OKC boasts the league’s best record and top-3 scoring (122.2 PPG), while Golden State’s middling efficiency (18th in net rating) reflects shooting slumps and rebounding woes (25th in defensive boards).
Recent Team Forms
The Thunder are unstoppable; the Warriors, erratic at best.
Thunder (5-0 in last 5): OKC’s dominance continued with a 118-110 road win over the Clippers on November 30, extending their streak to 12. Prior: W at Sacramento (125-112 on Nov. 27), W vs. Portland (116-105 on Nov. 25), W over Denver (112-108 on Nov. 23), and W vs. Minnesota (120-109 on Nov. 20). Averaging 121.8 PPG with elite D (104.6 Opp PPG), Gilgeous-Alexander’s 30.2 PPG fuels the fire. Road form: 9-1, +15.4 net rating away; ATS 4-1.
Warriors (2-3 in last 5): Golden State split recent games, dropping a 112-105 home loss to the Lakers on November 30 after a 108-102 W over Phoenix on Nov. 27. Earlier: L at Denver (120-109 on Nov. 25), W vs. Utah (115-108 on Nov. 23), and L at LA Clippers (118-110 on Nov. 20). Scoring dips to 111.4 PPG in the stretch while allowing 113.8, with Curry’s volume (28.6 PPG) masking turnovers (14.2 per game). Home form: 7-3, but 1-4 ATS last 5.
Injury Report
OKC enters near-full strength, but Golden State’s backcourt tweaks could expose their paint vulnerabilities. Updates as of December 1, 2025 (NBA official 7:30 PM ET report).
| Team | Player | Status | Injury Details | Impact |
| Thunder | Isaiah Hartenstein (C) | OUT | Left ankle sprain (from Nov. 29 game; 1-2 weeks). | Key rebounder (8.4 RPG) sidelined; Chet Holmgren minutes spike (+8 MPG), but frontcourt depth holds (-3 RPG without). |
| Thunder | Alex Caruso (G) | PROBABLE | Right wrist contusion (day-to-day; practiced fully). | Defensive ace (1.8 SPG); 85% chance—vital vs. Curry if active. |
| Warriors | Derrick White (G) | PROBABLE | Right calf contusion (tweaked Nov. 30; cleared for contact). | Two-way guard (15.2 PPG, 1.4 SPG); expected full go, but load-managed at 28 MPG. |
| Warriors | Jimmy Butler III (F) | QUESTIONABLE | Left knee soreness (load management; missed last two). | Veteran scorer (18.6 PPG); 60% play chance—spacing drops 5.2% 3PT without him. |
Warriors’ injury flux tilts the matchup toward OKC’s healthy core.
Series History
This high-octane rivalry, tracing to OKC’s Seattle roots in 1967, features 271 regular-season meetings with the Thunder holding a slight all-time edge: 147-124 (.543 win%). Golden State’s dynasty era (2015-19) flipped the script, but OKC owns recent dominance.
Last 10 Meetings: Thunder 7-3, including a 134-118 home W on March 21, 2025 (SGA’s 38 points) and 112-105 road W on Jan. 29, 2025. Warriors’ last win: 121-118 on Nov. 11, 2024 (Curry’s 41).
At Chase Center: Warriors 68-52 all-time vs. Thunder; OKC’s last win there: December 2023 (120-116).
Trends: Overs in 6 of last 10 (avg. 228.4 total); Thunder 6-4 SU last 10 vs. GSW, covering 7-3 as favorites.
OKC’s youth has reversed the tide, but Golden State’s home magic lingers.
Key Player Matchups
OKC’s athleticism clashes with GSW’s shooting—perimeter battles key.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder G) vs. Stephen Curry (Warriors G): SGA’s slithery drives (30.2 PPG last 5, 52% FG) test Curry’s off-ball traps (28.6 PPG, 42% 3PT); expect 55+ combined points, with SGA eyeing 32 if White’s limited.
Chet Holmgren (Thunder F/C) vs. Draymond Green (Warriors F): Holmgren’s length (18.4 PPG, 2.6 BPG) exploits Green’s antics (10.2 PPG, 6.8 APG); paint duel projects +10 rebound edge for OKC.
Jalen Williams (Thunder G/F) vs. Buddy Hield (Warriors G/F): Williams’ two-way versatility (20.1 PPG) smothers Hield’s catch-and-shoot (16.8 PPG, 40% 3PT); winner controls wings.
Bench: Aaron Wiggins (Thunder G) vs. Jonathan Kuminga (Warriors F): Wiggins’ efficiency (12.6 PPG off bench) vs. Kuminga’s athleticism (14.2 PPG); second unit tempo swings the margin.
Thunder’s depth dominates if healthy.
Betting Trends
Spread: OKC covers 8-2 last 10 as >10-pt favorites; GSW 2-8 ATS last 10 home underdogs.
Total (O/U): Unders 7-3 in Thunder’s last 10 road; GSW games under in 6 of 9 (avg. 222 total).
Game Odds
Oklahoma City Thunder – 12
Golden State Warriors 222
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, December 1, 2025
