Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35 as Thunder hold off Warriors without Stephen Curry, 105-101

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Jalen Williams exited late in the first half with a right eye injury and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Curry-less Golden State Warriors 105-101 on Wednesday night.

Andrew Wiggins made it a one-point game on a 3-pointer with 11 seconds left. After Gilgeous-Alexander missed a free throw at the other end, Wiggins was blocked by Luguentz Dort on a game-tying layup.

Gilgeous-Alexander followed up his 37-point performance from Monday’s 130-109 victory at Sacramento by shooting 13 for 28 in the third straight win by Oklahoma City (14-4).

Kuminga returned from a two-game absence with an illness to start and scored a team-high 19 points for the Warriors (12-6), who were missing Stephen Curry due to pain in both his knees.

Williams got hurt when Jonathan Kuminga dunked over him with 39 seconds left in the first half. The Thunder star limped to the locker room and didn't return after being seen with an ice bag on his eye area during intermission.

Thunder: Oklahoma City capitalized for 15 first-half points of Golden State's 11 turnovers.

Warriors: Golden State dropped to 3-1 without Curry this season, having beaten the Pelicans twice and Houston when the two-time MVP missed time because of a left foot injury.

Draymond Green picked up a technical foul with 5:40 remaining in the second quarter for his sixth technical so far this season. Sixteen technicals brings an automatic one-game suspension.

Golden State's Buddy Hield finished 5 for 8 from deep — moving past Dirk Nowitzki (1,982) for 18th on the NBA's all-time 3s list and within one of tying Jason Kidd (1,988) for 17th place.

The Thunder continue their four-game trip visiting the Lakers on Friday night, and Golden State begins a quick two-game trip Saturday at Phoenix.

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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, left, moves the ball past Golden State Warriors forward Lindy Waters III during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, left, reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, left, shoots over Golden State Warriors forward Lindy Waters III during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots while defended by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots in front of Golden State Warriors forward Lindy Waters III during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots while defended by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez)

PHOENIX (AP) — Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal limped off the court in the fourth quarter of Wednesday night's 127-117 loss to the Brooklyn Nets in what could be another injury setback for the three-time All-Star.

Beal didn’t return to the game after tumbling to the ground midway through the fourth quarter. As he was leaving the arena, he was asked if it was his left ankle or calf bothering him, and he responded “both.”

Beal has played just two games since returning from a strained left calf that caused him to miss five straight games. The 31-year-old has struggled with various injuries over the past 3 1/2 seasons, never playing more than 53 out of 82 regular season games.

“He had a couple different times where he stepped on somebody's foot,” Suns coach Mike Budenholzer said. “We'll hope for the best, but I have no update right now.”

Beal was playing well before his injury, scoring 17 points on 8-of-14 shooting. The Suns have lost seven of their past nine games.

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Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal drives on Brooklyn Nets forward Ziaire Williams (1) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) drives between Brooklyn Nets guard Shake Milton, guard Keon Johnson (45), guard Dennis Schroder (17), and guard Tyrese Martin (13) during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Phoenix. Brooklyn won 127-117. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)

Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Schroder and Phoenix Suns guard Bradley Beal (3) talk during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2024, in Phoenix. Brooklyn won 127-117. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)