
PHOTOS: Finest pictures from the Thunder’s 128-120 loss to the Warriors
The Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder weren’t capable of overcome a sluggish first quarter in a 128-120 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday.
After trailing 38-20 following the primary quarter, the Thunder outscored the Warriors by 10 factors the remainder of the best way. Alas, the early 18-point lead was sufficient to cease any comeback try by the Thunder.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the best way with 31 factors on 10-of-24 taking pictures and 10-of-10 free-throw taking pictures. Steph Curry completed with 38 factors on 12-of-20 taking pictures and 8-of-14 taking pictures from 3.
The Thunder proceed to wrestle to get to .500.
Let’s check out among the greatest pictures from the Thunder’s eight-point loss.
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) defends through the second half at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder ahead Jaylin Williams (6) works to maintain the ball away from Golden State Warriors ahead Andrew Wiggins (22) and guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) through the second half at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives towards Golden State Warriors ahead Andrew Wiggins (22) through the second half at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives between Golden State Warriors ahead Draymond Inexperienced (23) and ahead Andrew Wiggins (22) through the second half at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) hugs Oklahoma Sooners Taylor Robertson earlier than a game at Paycom Middle. Taylor Robertson broke the Division 1 ladies’s profession 3-point file. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) talks with Oklahoma Sooners Taylor Robertson earlier than a game at Paycom Middle. Taylor Robertson broke the Division 1 ladies’s profession 3-point file. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) poses for a photograph with Oklahoma Sooners Taylor Robertson earlier than a game at Paycom Middle. Taylor Robertson broke the Division 1 ladies’s profession 3-point file. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 30: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder drives previous Anthony Lamb #40 of the Golden State Warriors through the second quarter at Paycom Middle on January 30, 2023 in Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma. (Picture by Ian Maule/Getty Photos)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 30: Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder yells in celebration after a made basket by Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder, not pictured, through the fourth quarter towards the Golden State Warriors at Paycom Middle on January 30, 2023 in Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma. (Picture by Ian Maule/Getty Photos)
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) footwear through the second half towards the Golden State Warriors at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors ahead Draymond Inexperienced (23) footwear through the second half towards the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) dunks towards the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder through the second half at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and ahead Andrew Wiggins (22) have fun throughout a day trip towards the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder through the second half at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his crew throughout a play towards the Golden State Warriors within the second half at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder ahead Jaylin Williams (6) drives round Golden State Warriors ahead Draymond Inexperienced (23) through the second half at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder mascot and dance crew carry out throughout a day trip towards the Golden State Warriors within the second half at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder ahead Jaylin Williams (6) works to maintain the ball away from Golden State Warriors ahead Andrew Wiggins (22) and guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) through the second half at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr gestures to his crew on a play towards the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder through the second half at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoots a 3 level basket towards Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) through the second half at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors ahead Draymond Inexperienced (23) defends a drive by Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) through the second half at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors ahead Kevon Looney (5) footwear through the second half towards the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots towards the Golden State Warriors through the second half at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) strips the ball away from Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder ahead Jaylin Williams (6) through the second half at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) and ahead Kevon Looney (5) defends Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) through the second quarter at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles the ball down the courtroom towards Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) through the second quarter at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) is defended by Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) through the second quarter at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) shoots as Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder ahead Darius Bazley (55) defends through the second quarter at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) shoots as Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder ahead Ousmane Dieng (13) defends the shot through the second quarter at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) drives to the basket towards Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) through the first quarter at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) defends Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) through the second quarter at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) is defended by Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) on a drive through the first quarter at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) runs out for warms ups earlier than the beginning of their game towards the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder at Paycom Middle. Obligatory Credit score: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports activities
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 30: Draymond Inexperienced #23 of the Golden State Warriors drives previous Mike Muscala #33 of the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder through the third quarter at Paycom Middle on January 30, 2023 in Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma. (Picture by Ian Maule/Getty Photos)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder blocks Kevon Looney #5 of the Golden State Warriors through the third quarter at Paycom Middle on January 30, 2023 in Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma. (Picture by Ian Maule/Getty Photos)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 30: Kenrich Williams #34 of the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder and Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder try and seize a unfastened ball from Draymond Inexperienced #23 of the Golden State Warriors through the fourth quarter at Paycom Middle on January 30, 2023 in Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma. (Picture by Ian Maule/Getty Photos)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 30: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors avoids Aaron Wiggins #21 of the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder whereas trying a 3 level basket through the third quarter at Paycom Middle on January 30, 2023 in Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma. (Picture by Ian Maule/Getty Photos)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 30: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder, Kevon Looney #5 of the Golden State Warriors, and Darius Bazley #55 of the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder try and seize a rebound through the second quarter at Paycom Middle on January 30, 2023 in Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma. (Picture by Ian Maule/Getty Photos)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder steals the ball from Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors through the first quarter at Paycom Middle on January 30, 2023 in Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma. (Picture by Ian Maule/Getty Photos)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder loses management of the ball whereas Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors defends through the first quarter at Paycom Middle on January 30, 2023 in Oklahoma Metropolis, Oklahoma. (Picture by Ian Maule/Getty Photos)
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