The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to seek their first win since the All-Star break. They’re riding a five-game losing streak, which ties their season high.
The latest loss came from the hands of the Los Angeles Lakers, 123-117. The Lakers were without LeBron James, Anthony Davis and D’Angelo Russell, and the Thunder were without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
The Thunder were led by Josh Giddey and Jalen Williams. Giddey finished with 22 points, 11 assists and nine rebounds and Williams finished with 24 points and seven assists.
Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s six-point loss to the Lakers.
March 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) reacts against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Paycom Center. Los Angeles won 123-117. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma;Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) goes up for a basket as Los Angeles Lakers center Mo Bamba (12) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) dribbles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder collides with Troy Brown Jr. #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center on March 1, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Ian Maule/Getty Images
March 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Los Angeles Lakers forward Wenyen Gabriel (35) reacts during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; An Oklahoma City Thunder fan during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham reacts during a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) looses control of the ball between Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) dribbles the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) runs down the court against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; A detailed view of Los Angeles Lakers guard Malik Beasley (5) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) dribbles the ball against Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Los Angeles Lakers guard D’Angelo Russell (1) dribbles the ball during a time out against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV (4) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III (12) during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) goes up for a basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; A detailed view of Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV (4) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Los Angeles Lakers guard Lonnie Walker IV (4) and guard Austin Reaves (15) celebrate after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Los Angeles Lakers forward Rui Hachimura (28) looses control of the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacts during the second half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma;Los Angeles Lakers center Mo Bamba (12) dunks against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Los Angeles Lakers forward Troy Brown Jr. (7) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) goes up for a basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III (12) shoots a three point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric (9) goes up for a basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) grabs a rebound from Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Anthony Davis (3) walks down the court during a time out against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) goes up for a basket against the Los Angeles Lakers during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots a three point basket as Los Angeles Lakers guard Dennis Schroder (17) defends the shot during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – MARCH 01: Isaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers fall after colliding with Wenyen Gabriel #35 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center on March 01, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – MARCH 01 Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots over Tre Mann #23 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center on March 01, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – MARCH 01: Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder loses control of the ball while driving between Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers and Wenyen Gabriel #35 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the third quarter at Paycom Center on March 01, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – MARCH 01: Lindy Waters III #12 of the Oklahoma City Thunder attempts to dunk the ball while Lonnie Walker IV #4 of the Los Angeles Lakers defends during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center on March 01, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – MARCH 01: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket past Troy Brown Jr. #7 of the Los Angeles Lakers during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center on March 01, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – MARCH 01: Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder fouls Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers while Lindy Waters III #12 of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center on March 01, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – MARCH 01: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers loses the ball after colliding with Isaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center on March 01, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – MARCH 01: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder yells after a slam dunk during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Lakers at Paycom Center on March 01, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – MARCH 01: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Los Angeles Lakers grabs his ankle after driving to the basket during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on March 01, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
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