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Thunder Beat Wizards 132–111 After Brawl Leads to Four Ejections

A league review is pending after officials ruled players escalated a courtside melee.

Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) defends during the first half at Capital One Arena
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - NOVEMBER 23: Cason Wallace #22, Isaiah Hartenstein #55, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2, Chet Holmgren #7, and Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrate during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Paycom Center on November 23, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Crew chief John Goble’s Pool Report said Justin Champagnie and Jaylin Williams received double technicals, while Ajay Mitchell and Cason Wallace were ejected for not acting as peacemakers.
  • The altercation began with shoves under the basket with 27 seconds left in the second quarter, spilled into the seats behind the hoop, and paused play for roughly 11 minutes.
  • Oklahoma City pulled away despite losing three rotation players, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 40 points and extending his streak of 20-plus point games.
  • Isaiah Hartenstein grabbed 20 rebounds with 10 assists and Chet Holmgren added 18 points and 10 boards as the Thunder opened the fourth quarter on a 15-0 run.
  • The victory marked Oklahoma City’s 11th straight win and Washington’s 15th straight loss, and the NBA is expected to review the incident for possible fines or suspensions under league protocols.