The Oklahoma City Thunder looked lethargic for most of the night in their 124-115 loss to the Brooklyn Nets on Friday.
OKC’s hit a recent skid with a two-game losing streak over below-average squads. Such is life in the NBA.
After trailing by as many as 32 points, the Thunder cut it to a six-point deficit in the final moments of the contest thanks to a 36-point final frame.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for OKC with 34 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Jalen Williams scored 20 points with 12 in the final frame.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s nine-point loss to the Nets.
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives past Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) in the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) is defended by Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges (1) and center Nic Claxton (33) in the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) drives past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) for a dunk in the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (2) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) in the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges (1) drives past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) in the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault argues with an official after a call in the fourth quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (2) is helped off the court after being injured in the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) collides with Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (2) in the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives past Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges (1) Iin the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) fight for a loose ball in the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) fight for a loose ball in the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots from the three point line over Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) in the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles against Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (2) in the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles against Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (2) in the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) drives to the basket in the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) dunks the ball in the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket in the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) dribbles against Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges (1) in the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) and forward Mikal Bridges (1) in the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) dribbles against Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) in the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) brings the ball up court in the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives past Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (2) in the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) brings the ball up court in the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) checks back into the game in the third quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) fight for a loose ball in the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) fight for a loose ball in the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Dennis Smith Jr. (4) dunks past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) in the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives past Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) for a layup in the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) warms up prior to the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 5, 2024; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges (1) warms up prior to the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
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