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PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 124-115 loss to the Kings

The Oklahoma City Thunder continued to struggle without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in a 124-115 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Sunday.

The loss extends the Thunder’s losing streak to three games, which is their longest losing streak since mid-December.

Isaiah Joe has had back-to-back 20-point games. He scored 24 points on 6-of-11 shooting and went 4-of-8 shooting from 3. Josh Giddey also had 18 points, seven rebounds and five assists.

The Kings were led by De’Aaron Fox, who finished with 33 points and eight assists. Domantas Sabonis finished with 14 points, 15 rebounds and eight assists.

Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s nine-point loss.

Feb. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) goes up for a shot between Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes (40) and forward Domantas Sabonis (10) during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 124-115. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives against Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (9) during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 124-115. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 124-115. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) passes the ball to Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (5) and Sacramento Kings forward Trey Lyles (41) high five during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 124-115. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown gestures to his team on a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 124-115. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team on a play against the Sacramento Kings in the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 124-115. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; A detailed view of Sacramento Kings forward Chimezie Metu (7) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 124-115. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots over Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 124-115. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) fight for a loose ball during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 124-115. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots a three point basket as Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes (40) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 124-115. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; A detailed view of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoes during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 124-115. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots as Sacramento Kings forward Harrison Barnes (40) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 124-115. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) is defended by Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (9) on a drive to the basket during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 124-115. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) shoots against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric (9) defends a shot by Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (9) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric (9) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb. 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Sacramento Kings guard Terence Davis (3) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) on a drive during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Davion Mitchell (15) passes the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A detailed view of Sacramento Kings forward Richaun Holmes (22) shoes during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) defends the shot during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) celebrates after scoring a basket against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 26, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) and Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (9) fight for a loose ball during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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