The Oklahoma City Thunder snapped a two-game losing streak in a 126-117 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday.
The game marked the return of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who missed one game with a knee sprain. He scored a game-high 30 points on 20 shots.
Jalen Williams scored a season-high 21 points. Lu Dort had 19 points and helped limit Trae Young to 22 points on 5-of-18 shooting.
OKC led the entire way with a lead as large as 19 points. The Hawks threatened in the fourth quarter with 40 points but weren’t able to make a serious run.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s nine-point win over the Hawks.
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes up for a basket against Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 126-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder gestures to Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 126-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) reacts after a play against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 126-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) is fouled on the way to the basket by Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 126-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) drives against Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 126-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team against the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 126-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watches his team play against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 126-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) defends a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 126-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) reacts after call during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 126-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A detailed view of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoes during the second half against the Atlanta Hawks at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 126-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) and Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) chase a loose ball during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 126-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 126-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 126-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; An Oklahoma City Thunder O’City Dance Crew member performs during a time out against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 126-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoots a three point basket as Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey (41) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 126-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) reacts after a call during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) reacts after missing a basket during the second quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) blocks a shot by Atlanta Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter (12) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter (12) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives against Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) and forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Actor and comedian Chris Tucker watches a game between the Atlanta Hawks and the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) defends a shot by Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; a detailed view of Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) shoes during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) saves the ball from going out of bounds during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) as he looses control of the ball during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) drives to the basket between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) warms up before a game against the Atlanta Hawks at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) warms up before a game against the Atlanta Hawks at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) warms up before a game against the Atlanta Hawks at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 6, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Actor and comedian Chris Tucker attends the game between the Atlanta Hawks and Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports