The Oklahoma City Thunder collected a 112-100 win over the Orlando Magic on Saturday. The win improved OKC’s record to 27-11 and a tie for first place in the Western Conference standings.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 37 points and seven assists. Jalen Williams scored 16 points and Chet Holmgren had 15 points. OKC shot 8-of-36 (22.2%) from 3.
Meanwhile, the short-handed Magic were led by Paolo Banchero, who had 20 points on 8-of-19 shooting. Caleb Houstan added 14 points and went 4-of-12 from 3. Orlando was on the second night of a road back-to-back.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 12-point win over the Magic.
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) smiles after scoring against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoots as Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Vasilije Micic (29) dribbles the ball down the court against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) celebrates with guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) after scoring against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots in front of Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) goes up for a basket against Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots as Orlando Magic guard Caleb Houstan (2) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley gestures to an official after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; The Orlando Magic bench reacts to an officials call during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A close up view of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoes during the second half against the Orlando Magic at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives to the basket against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) drives to the basket against Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) fights for a loose ball between Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) and forward Jonathan Isaac (1) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots a three point basket against Orlando Magic guard Caleb Houstan (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) gestures after scoring a three point basket against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team on a play against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team on a play against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates with guard Josh Giddey (3) after scoring against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) reach for a rebound during the second quarter against the Orlando Magic at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A close up view of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) shoes during the second quarter against the Orlando Magic at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A close up view of Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony’s (50) shoes during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team on a play during the second quarter against the Orlando Magic at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) reaches for a loose ball over Orlando Magic guard Trevelin Queen (12) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Vasilije Micic (29) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Orlando Magic guard Trevelin Queen (12) dunks against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) moves around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) drives between Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) shoots between Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 13, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) speaks to fans before the start of a game against the Orlando Magic at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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