The Oklahoma City Thunder were able to make easy work of the Bradley Beal-less Washington Wizards in a 127-110 win on Friday.
Despite a size disadvantage, the Thunder were only outrebounded by five boards and outscored the Wizards inside the paint. The Thunder used a significant turnover advantage (20 to nine) and hot three-point shooting (17-of-37 — 45.9%) to grow a lead as large as 27 points.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 30 points on 13-of-23 shooting. Josh Giddey also finished with 20 points, nine assists and six rebounds.
Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 17-point win over the Wizards.
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) celebrates after a play against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) walks down the court against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives to the basket ahead of Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) dunks against the Washington Wizards during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and head coach Mark Daigneault watch their team play against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault talks to Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during a break in play against the Washington Wizards the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) walks down the court against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) runs down the court against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III (12) during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) looks down court during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Mike Muscala (33) passes the ball to guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) before Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford (21) can recover during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards forward Will Barton (5) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoes during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Mike Muscala (33) smiles after an officials call following a play against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder center Mike Muscala (33) on a drive to the basket during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoes during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris (22) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) shoes during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris (22) attempts to pass the ball around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watches his team play against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dunks in front of Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives around Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris (22) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots as Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) defends the basket during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Mike Muscala (33) shoots as Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) defends the shot during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) drives around Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris (22) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) drives down the court againstWashington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. gestures to his team during a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball down the court against the Washington Wizards during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives between Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (9) and guard Delon Wright (55) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoes during the first quarter against the Washington Wizards at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Eugene Omoruyi (97) and Washington Wizards forward Corey Kispert (24) fight for a loose ball during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes to the basket between Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (9) and forward Corey Kispert (24) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) goes to the basket in front of Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots as Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) defends the basket during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes up for a basket as Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris (22) looks on during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) drives between Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) and center Daniel Gafford (21) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris (22) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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