Without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams, OKC’s offense dried up in the final minutes of the contest. The Sixers celebrated Joel Embiid’s return from a two-month absence with a close win.
Chet Holmgren had 22 points and seven rebounds. Jaylin Williams had six points and 12 assists. Lu Dort had 15 points and eight rebounds.
Embiid collected 24 points and went 12-of-12 from the free-throw line in his return. Kelly Oubre Jr. scored 25 points.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s four-point loss to the Sixers.
April 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) grabs a rebound away form Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul Reed (44) during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) is defended by Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) saves the ball from going out of bonds against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) is defended by Philadelphia 76ers forward Nicolas Batum (40) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) meet on court after 76ers win at Wells Fargo Center. Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) walks off the court after win against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Wells Fargo Center. Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) autographs a basketball as he celebrates win against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Wells Fargo Center. Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) meet on court after 76ers win at Wells Fargo Center. Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) knocks the ball away from Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) drives to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry (7) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) loses control of the ball against Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) loses control of the ball against Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) and center Joel Embiid (21) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
April 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers forward Nicolas Batum (40) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) hangs on the rim after a slam dunk against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) drives to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul Reed (44) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) makes an outlet pass to guard Josh Giddey (3) against Philadelphia 76ers guard Buddy Hield (17) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) is fouled as he drives to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers guard Buddy Hield (17) and forward Tobias Harris (12) during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) battles for the ball with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22), forward Chet Holmgren (7) and guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Buddy Hield (17) battles for the ball with Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) and guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault against the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoots a three point basket over Philadelphia 76ers guard Buddy Hield (17) and center Joel Embiid (21) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward KJ Martin (1) shoots a reverse layup past Oklahoma City Thunder center Mike Muscala (50) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) shoots over Philadelphia 76ers forward KJ Martin (1) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Gordon Hayward (33) picks up loose ball against Philadelphia 76ers forward Nicolas Batum (40) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Kyle Lowry (7) passes the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) has his shot contested by Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) and forward Paul Reed (44) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) drives to the basketagainst Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul Reed (44) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) reacts after making a three point basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) and forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) battle for loose ball during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during warms up against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers Dance Team member performs during a timeout against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 2, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers Dance Team member performs during a timeout against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
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