The Oklahoma City Thunder had a cold dose of reality on Saturday when they were handed a loss by the undefeated Milwaukee Bucks, who played without Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton.
The Bucks improved to 9-0 while the Thunder fell to 4-5.
For the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 18 points and Josh Giddey scored 15 points. The Bucks were led by Brook Lopez, who finished with 25 points. Bobby Portis grabbed 21 rebounds, and Jrue Holiday collected 13 assists.
Here are some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 108-94 loss to the Bucks on Saturday.
Nov. 5, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) pushes the ball up the court against Milwaukee Bucks guard MarJon Beauchamp (0) in the third quarter at Fiserv Forum. Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
Ousmane Dieng #13 of the Oklahoma City Thunder takes a three point shot during the second half of a game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum on Nov. 5, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Stacy Revere/Getty Images
Nov. 5, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) is fouled by Milwaukee Bucks guard Jevon Carter (5) in the third quarter at Fiserv Forum. Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against MarJon Beauchamp #0 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of a game at Fiserv Forum on Nov. 5, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Stacy Revere/Getty Images
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against Jrue Holiday #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of a game at Fiserv Forum on Nov. 5, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Stacy Revere/Getty Images
Nov. 5, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Milwaukee Bucks guard Jevon Carter (5) defends Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 5, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks guard MarJon Beauchamp (0) in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 5, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks guard George Hill (3) in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 5, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) collide in their game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Fiserv Forum. Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 5, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (55) puts up a shot against Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) in the fourth quarter at Fiserv Forum. Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 5, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) drives the baseline against Milwaukee Bucks guard MarJon Beauchamp (0) in the third quarter at Fiserv Forum. Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 5, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket against Milwaukee Bucks guard MarJon Beauchamp (0) on the third quarter at Fiserv Forum. Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 5, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Milwaukee Bucks forward Serge Ibaka (25) takes a shot against Oklahoma City Thunder guards Aaron Wiggins (21), left, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 5, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Milwaukee Bucks forward Serge Ibaka (25) takes a shot against Oklahoma City Thunder guards Aaron Wiggins (21), left, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 5, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Milwaukee Bucks guard Jevon Carter (5) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 5, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Milwaukee Bucks guard Grayson Allen (12) takes a shot against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2), left and forward Jalen Williams (8) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (21) brings the ball up the court against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Brook Lopez (11) takes a shot in the second quarter surrounded by the entire Oklahoma City Thunder team at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (21) defends Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) in the second quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo did not dress for tonightÕs game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Bobby Portis (9) squares up against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) in the first quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Jrue Holiday (21) drives to the basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 5, 2022; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Serge Ibaka (25) take a shot during pregame warmups at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-USA TODAY Sports
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – NOVEMBER 05: Brook Lopez #11 of the Milwaukee Bucks reacts to a three point shot during the second half of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Fiserv Forum on November 05, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – NOVEMBER 05: Grayson Allen #12 of the Milwaukee Bucks is defended by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 and Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of a game at Fiserv Forum on November 05, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – NOVEMBER 05: Jevon Carter #5 of the Milwaukee Bucks is defended by Luguentz Dort #5 and Mike Muscala #33 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of a game at Fiserv Forum on November 05, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – NOVEMBER 05: Jrue Holiday #21 of the Milwaukee Bucks is defended by Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of a game at Fiserv Forum on November 05, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – NOVEMBER 05: Jordan Nwora #13 of the Milwaukee Bucks is fouled by Kenrich Williams #34 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of a game at Fiserv Forum on November 05, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – NOVEMBER 05: Bobby Portis #9 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket against Darius Bazley #55 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of a game at Fiserv Forum on November 05, 2022 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)
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