The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the host Sacramento Kings, 120-100, at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday.

Oklahoma City won each of the first three quarters by at least five points apiece, winning in wire-to-wire fashion. The Thunder ended up shooting 50 percent from the field, 44 percent from three-point range and 85 percent from the free-throw line. They did that while holding the Kings to 46 percent from the field, 23 percent from long range and 64 percent from the charity stripe. In addition, Oklahoma City ended up out-assisting Sacramento, 32-22, while out-rebounding them, 45-39.

The Thunder (29-20) were led by Dennis Schroder, who came off the bench to collect 24 points, four rebounds and nine assists. Luguentz Dort led the starters with 23 points and two rebounds. Danilo Gallinari totaled 19 points, four rebounds and four assists. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accumulated 15 points, seven rebounds and six assists while Chris Paul finished with nine points, seven rebounds and 10 assists.

The Kings (17-30) were led by Bogdan Bogdanovic, who tallied 23 points, five rebounds and two assists. De'Aaron Fix generated 19 points, five assists and two steals. Buddy Hield led the bench with 13 points, two rebounds and two assists. Dewayne Dedmon totaled six points and seven rebounds while Cory Joseph tallied five points, three rebounds and three assists off the bench.

Sacramento has to play the second half of a back-to-back set on Thursday, traveling to face the Los Angeles Clippers. As for Oklahoma City, they face the Phoenix Suns on Friday for their next fixture.