After enjoying a strong first half in which they led by as many as 15 points, the Oklahoma City Thunder couldn’t survive the Golden State Warriors‘ onslaught in a 136-125 loss on Tuesday.
After outscoring the Warriors, 79-69, in the first half, the Thunder were outscored 67-46 in the second half.
The Warriors were led by a duo of 30-point scorers. Stephen Curry finished with 34 points on 11-of-25 shooting and 6-of-13 shooting from 3. Jordan Poole had 30 points on 8-of-19 shooting, including 18 points in the fourth quarter.
Meanwhile, the Thunder were led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 32 points on 11-of-17 shooting.
Let’s look at the best photos from the Thunder’s 11-point loss
April 4, 2023; San Francisco, California; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball next to Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and forward Anthony Lamb (40) in the first quarter at the Chase Center. Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is guarded by Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on April 04, 2023 in San Francisco, California. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
April 4, 2023; San Francisco, California; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) shoots over Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
April 4, 2023; San Francisco, California; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) dribbles the ball next to Golden State Warriors guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives past Draymond Green (23) of the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Chase Center on April 4, 2023 in San Francisco, California. Ezra Shaw/Getty Images
April 4, 2023; San Francisco, California; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) dribbles past Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
April 4, 2023; San Francisco, California; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault looks for a foul call against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
April 4, 2023; San Francisco, California; Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) interacts with fans after the Warriors made a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
April 4, 2023; San Francisco, California; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) congratulates guard Jordan Poole (3) after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
April 4, 2023; San Francisco, California; Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) reacts in front of guard Stephen Curry (30) and forward Draymond Green (23) after making a three point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
April 4, 2023; San Francisco, California; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes the ball around the reach of Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
April 4, 2023; San Francisco, California; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and head coach Steve Kerr stand on the court during a break in the action against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
April 4, 2023; San Francisco, California; Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) dribbles past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) while shooting a layup in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
April 4, 2023; San Francisco, California; Golden State Warriors guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) makes a layup in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
April 4, 2023; San Francisco, California; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) reacts after making a basket while being fouled against the Golden State Warriors in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
April 4, 2023; San Francisco, California; Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) makes a layup over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
April 4, 2023; San Francisco, California; Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) reacts after being fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) in the fourth quarter at the Chase Center. Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
April 4, 2023; San Francisco, California; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) in the third quarter at the Chase Center. Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
April 4, 2023; San Francisco, California; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) throws a pass behind his back next to Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) and forward Dario Saric (9) in the third quarter at the Chase Center. Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault instructs his team during action against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) lets go of the ball after being fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) in the third quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) drives to the hoop next to Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the third quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) saves the ball from going out of bounds next to Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) in the third quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) catches a pass in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) in the third quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) holds onto a rebound in front of Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney (5) in the third quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) lays on the ground after making a shot while being fouled against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) lays on the ground after making a shot while being fouled against the Golden State Warriors in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball next to Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles past Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) holds his head after committing a foul against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) has the ball knocked out of his hands by Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) dribbles past Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric (9) saves the ball from going out of bounds next to Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) misses a dunk next to Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) dribbles next to Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) shoots over Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the second quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball against the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Anthony Lamb (40) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) in the first quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball next to Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and forward Anthony Lamb (40) in the first quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) holds onto a rebound next to Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the first quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) scores next to Golden State Warriors forward Anthony Lamb (40) in the first quarter at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) stands on the court before the start of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) stands on the court before the start of the game against the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) warms up before the start of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; A detailed view of the shoes worn by Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) before the start of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles the ball before the start of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during a pregame press conference against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 4, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) sits next to general manager Bob Myers during a pregame press conference against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 04: Moses Moody #4 of the Golden State Warriors goes up for a rebound against Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Chase Center on April 04, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 04: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a basket and getting fouled by Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Chase Center on April 04, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 04: Moses Moody #4 of the Golden State Warriors goes up for a rebound against Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Chase Center on April 04, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 04: Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors shoots over Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Chase Center on April 04, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 04: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors talks to head coach Steve Kerr during their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Chase Center on April 04, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 04: Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors shoots the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Chase Center on April 04, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 04: Isaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is guarded by Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors in the second half at Chase Center on April 04, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 04: A close up of the sneakers worn by Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at Chase Center on April 04, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 04: A close up of the sneakers worn by Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at Chase Center on April 04, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 04: Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder goes for a loose ball against Stephen Curry #30 and Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Chase Center on April 04, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 04: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is guarded by Anthony Lamb #40 and Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Chase Center on April 04, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 04: Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives past Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors in the first half at Chase Center on April 04, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 04: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors goes up for a shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at Chase Center on April 04, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 04: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after making a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at Chase Center on April 04, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 04: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is guarded by Jordan Poole #3 of the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on April 04, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 04: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder goes up for a shot on Draymond Green #23 and Anthony Lamb #40 of the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on April 04, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 04: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots over Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on April 04, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 04: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors warms up with his son Draymond Jr. before their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chase Center on April 04, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 04: A close up of the Under Armour sneakers worn by Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors before their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chase Center on April 04, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 04: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors warms up before their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Chase Center on April 04, 2023 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
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