The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the All-Star break a game below .500, 28-29, thanks due to a 133-96 win over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday.
It was evident where this game was heading after the first quarter: The Thunder quickly built a 38-21 lead. The Thunder piled on from there; they led by as many as 40 points in a 37-point win.
The Thunder dominated in the paint, outscoring the Rockets 64-38 in that area.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 29 points on 8-of-16 shooting and went 13-of-15 from the free-throw line.
Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 37-point win.
Feb. 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) runs down the court against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 133-96. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) goes to the basket as Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (1) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 133-96. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric (9) drives down the court against Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 133-96. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots between Houston Rockets guard TyTy Washington Jr. (0) and forward Jabari Smith Jr. (1) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 133-96. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (1) fight for a loose ball during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 133-96. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder fan dances during a Houston Rockets free throw during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 133-96. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) runs down the court against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 133-96. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Houston Rockets center Boban Marjanovic (51) falls on Oklahoma City Thunder forward Eugene Omoruyi (97) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 133-96. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Houston Rockets forward Jae’Sean Tate (8) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 133-96. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 133-96. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; A detailed view of Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 133-96. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; A detailed view of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoes during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 133-96. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; A close up view of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) shoes during the second half against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 133-96. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (1) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 133-96. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault talks with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during a break against the Houston Rockets in the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Houston Rockets forward Jae’Sean Tate (8) looses control of the ball between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) and guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team on a play against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma;A detailed view of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoes during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (1) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III (12) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Rockets guard Josh Christopher (9) dribbles the ball across the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (1) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) and forward Dario Saric (9) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Rockets forward Usman Garuba (16) battles Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) and forward Dario Saric (9) for a loose ball during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA;A detailed view of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) shoes during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric (9) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) goes up for a basket between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) and forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jae’Sean Tate (8) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 15, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) talks to fans before the start of their game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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