The win at Paycom Center was the Thunder’s fifth in a row. They became the first team to reach 50 wins this season and lead the Western Conference.
Gilgeous-Alexander said: “If we were the best team last year, all year, we won a championship and we improved, we should put ourselves in a good position to repeat.
“This year we’ve had a little more ups and downs, but I think we’ve done a good job keeping that in mind.”
The Warriors – once again without an injured Stephen Curry – scored seven unanswered points to cut the Thunder’s lead to 99-97 before a Gilgeous-Alexander three-pointer in the final minute.
Michael Porter Jr scored 30 points as the Brooklyn Nets came back from 23 down to win 107-105 over the Eastern Conference leaders Detroit Pistons and end a 10-game losing streak.
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 27 points as the Milwaukee Bucks beat the visiting Utah Jazz 113-99.
Jalen Johnson’s 35 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists helped the Atlanta Hawks earn a 125-116 home victory over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Kawhi Leonard scored 28 points as the Los Angeles Clippers overcame a 19-point first-half deficit to win 123-120 over the Memphis Grizzlies.
The Orlando Magic won 119-92 against the Minnesota Timberwolves despite Anthony Edwards’ 34 points for the hosts.
