The Pelicans, who were without Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram, won behind a balanced offensive effort. C.J. McCollum finished with 17 points and 11 assists. Trey Murphy III scored 23 points and Jaxson Hayes scored 21 points.
For the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander again led the way. He scored a career-high 44 points on 17-of-29 shooting. Josh Giddey contributed 20 points, 10 rebounds and six assists.
Let’s take a look at the best photos from the Thunder’s three-point OT loss.
Dec. 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) walks down the court during overtime against the New Orleans Pelicans at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 128-125. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after a play against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 128-125 in overtime. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) and New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) fight for a loose ball during overtime at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 128-125 in overtime. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) and New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) fight for a loose ball during overtime at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 128-125 in overtime. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) and center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (10) goes to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during overtime at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 128-125 in overtime. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends the basket during overtime at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 128-125 in overtime. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (10) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) on the way to the basket during overtime at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 128-125 in overtime. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) is defended by New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 128-125 in overtime. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (10) reacts toward Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) after making a basket during overtime at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 128-125 in overtime. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team on a play against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 128-125 in overtime. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) reacts after an officials call during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 128-125. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) and New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) fight for a loose ball during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 128-125 in overtime. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) and New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) run into each other on a play during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 128-125 in overtime. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; New Orleans Pelicans center Jaxson Hayes (10) tattoos during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 128-125. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; New Orleans Pelicans guard Devonte’ Graham (4) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 128-125 in overtime. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoes during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 128-125 in overtime. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) shoes during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 128-125. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder center Mike Muscala (33) defends the basket during overtime at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 128-125 in overtime. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec. 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during overtime at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 128-125 in overtime. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels (11) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder center Mike Muscala (33) during overtime at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 128-125 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) high five after scoring against the New Orleans Pelicans during overtime at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 128-125 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) hangs on the basket after dunking against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green talks with guard Jose Alvarado (15) between plays with the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) shoots a three point basket against New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots as New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoes during the first quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder mascot before the start of a a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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