Although it’s an impressive win, it’s important to include the caveat of Luka Doncic not playing. Regardless, it’s still an impressive win as the Thunder finish their season series against the Mavericks with a 2-1 record.
Per usual, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 33 points on 11-of-17 shooting and 11-of-13 from the free-throw line. Gilgeous-Alexander continues to normalize 30-point performances once again in OKC.
Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 11-point win over the Mavericks.
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) celebrate after scoring against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) dunks against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after a play against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots as Dallas Mavericks forward Davis Bertans (44) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) drives to the basket against Dallas Mavericks forward Christian Wood (35) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team on a play against the Dallas Mavericks in the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) controls the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Eugene Omoruyi (97) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) and Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy (3) fight for a loose ball during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) reaches for a rebound against Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy (3) and guard McKinley Wright IV (23) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; The shoes worn by Dallas Mavericks forward Christian Wood (35) are seen during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) dunks against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Dallas Mavericks forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (11) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; The shoes worn by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) are seen during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) checks his eye after getting hit on a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) drives to the basket against Dallas Mavericks forward Christian Wood (35) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III (12) drives to the basket against Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy (3) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Mike Muscala (33) works to get a shot up against Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd watches his team play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III (12) reacts during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots the ball against Dallas Mavericks forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (11) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is defended by Dallas Mavericks forward Reggie Bullock (25) as he dribbles the ball down the court during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) drives to the basket against Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is defended by Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26), forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (11) and center Dwight Powell (7) on a shot during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against Dallas Mavericks forward Reggie Bullock (25) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) shoots a three point basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after a play against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Christian Wood (35) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Christian Wood (35) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) on a drive during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 8, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) drives between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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