In a stunning display of precision basketball, Chet Holmgren achieved perfection on the court, making all nine of his shot attempts to propel the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder to a commanding 126-102 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.
Historic Performance by Holmgren
The young star delivered what might be the most efficient game of his career, finishing with 23 points, 11 rebounds, two three-pointers, and three free throws without missing a single shot. Holmgren's flawless performance came as part of the Thunder's dominant showing at home, where they controlled the game from start to finish.
Remarkably, Holmgren revealed after the game that he wasn't even aware of his perfect shooting night until it was over. "I wasn't really paying attention. I was just trying to make plays, win the basketball game. I didn't see that 'til afterwards. But I knew I was shooting pretty good," said the center, who is averaging 19.6 points and 8.9 rebounds this season.
Thunder's Collective Dominance
With Holmgren's perfect shooting setting the tone, the Thunder received significant contributions from throughout their roster. Regular season and Finals MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the scoring with 28 points, while Isaiah Joe added 18 points, Ajay Mitchell contributed 17 points, and Jaylin Williams chipped in 12 points.
What made the victory even more impressive was that Oklahoma City achieved it without one of their key leaders, Jaylen Williams, demonstrating the team's depth and resilience. The Thunder established control early, building a substantial 63-44 halftime lead that they would never relinquish.
Warriors Struggle Continues
The Golden State Warriors, meanwhile, continued to search for consistency as they fell to a 6-6 record on the season. Jonathan Kuminga led the Warriors with 13 points, while Jimmy Butler and Pat Spencer each added 12 points. Stephen Curry, who had missed the previous three games due to physical concerns, returned to score 11 points but couldn't spark a comeback.
By the end of the third quarter, the Thunder had extended their lead to a massive 107-72 advantage, effectively putting the game out of reach and allowing both teams to gradually empty their benches in the final period.
Season Implications
This convincing victory solidifies Oklahoma City's position at the top of the league standings, improving their impressive record to 11-1. Holmgren attributed his outstanding performance to his continuous development and understanding of what he needs to improve.
"I've learned how to get better now. I know what I have to get better at," Holmgren explained. "Before, I was just working hard because I wanted to work hard. And that's kind of just what I do. And I love to play basketball every day."
The Thunder's dominant win sends a clear message to the rest of the league that the defending champions are hitting their stride early in the season, with Holmgren's perfect shooting performance serving as the exclamation point on their championship credentials.
