PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 110-96 win over the Pelicans

On the first night of a road back-to-back, the Oklahoma City Thunder picked up an important 110-96 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday.

The Thunder leapfrogs the Pelicans in the standings, whose season continues to spiral out of control due to injuries. The Pelicans were without Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson and Jose Alvarado for the loss.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way as he finished with 35 points on 11-of-23 shooting and went a perfect 13-for-13 from the free-throw line. After a two-game absence, Jalen Williams contributed with 17 points. Josh Giddey also had 19 points, seven rebounds and four assists.

Let’s take a look at the best photos from the Thunder’s 14-point win over the Pelicans.

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Richardson (2) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) loses control of the ball against New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) and guard Trey Murphy III (25) hold back Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) from getting a rebound during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) steals the ball from New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during warm ups before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans fan holds up a sign for his 10th birthday during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) brings the ball up court against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (10) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (10) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) looks to pass the ball against New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (10) and guard Dyson Daniels (11) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green gives direction against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Kira Lewis Jr. (13) reacts to being fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) (not pictured) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels (11) and guard Kira Lewis Jr. (13) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) and center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans drum line perform on a time out during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green looks on against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) dribbles against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans fans excited about the start of the game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder stand during the National Anthem before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) warms up before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the shoes worn by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during warm ups before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during warm ups before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the shoes worn by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) warms up before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the shoes worn by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) during warm ups before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) talks to forward Naji Marshall (8) before a free throw against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) falls out of bounds into the NBA photographer Jonathan Bachman during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 11, 2023; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr watches the game with his family against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports