Alexander seemed to want — no, need — one of many potentially heartbreaking jumpshots to fall late Wednesday.  Because without Jalen Williams, the soul to Gilgeous-Alexander’s heart, the upbeat to his monotone,

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.

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.

The short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder escaped with a 105-101 win over the Stephen-less Golden State Warriors on Wednesday. The wacky result will likely have huge implications down the road in terms of standings.

NBA Twitter reacts to chaotic finish in the Oklahoma CIty Thunder's 105-101 win over the Golden State Warriors.

Meanwhile, the Warriors shot 36% from the field and went 16-of-50 (32%) from 3. They went 15-of-21 from the free-throw line. They had 25 assists on 35 baskets. Six Warriors players scored double-digit points amid Stephen Curry's absence.