PHOTOS: Best images from Thunder’s 110-106 loss to the Pelicans

The Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the New Orleans Pelicans, 110-106, on Wednesday. The four-point loss drops OKC’s record to 3-2.

The Thunder blew a 22-point lead as the Pelicans slowly overcame a poor start during which they shot 26% from the field in the first half.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled with 20 points on 8-of-20 shooting. The lack of free throws continues to be a disturbing trend. He went 4-of-5 from the free-throw line.

Chet Holmgren had 19 points and 11 rebounds. Jalen Williams had 18 points and eight rebounds.

Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s four-point loss to the Pelicans.

Nov. 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 110-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov. 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) reaches for a loose ball in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov. 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) and New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) reach for a rebound during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov. 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives around New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov. 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov. 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) and New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) celebrate after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 110-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov. 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; New Orleans Pelicans guard Dyson Daniels (11) defends Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 110-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov. 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 110-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov. 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) drives down the court against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 110-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov. 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) grabs a rebound from New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 110-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov. 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 110-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov. 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) is fouled on a play against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) and forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 110-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov. 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green gestures to his team during a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 110-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov. 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; A detailed view of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoes during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 110-106. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) drives down the court against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) looks to pass over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 110-106. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team during a play against the New Orleans Pelicans in the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and New Orleans Pelicans forward Matt Ryan (37) reach for a rebound during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green gestures to his team during a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket between New Orleans Pelicans defenders during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A detailed view of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoes during warm ups before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Nov 1, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A detailed view of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) shoes during warm up before a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports