The Oklahoma City Thunder’s six-game winning streak was snapped with a 127-123 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday.
It was a battle of guard-center duos — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points while Chet Holmgren had 33 points and three blocks. Joel Embiid had 35 points, 11 rebounds, nine assists and four blocks. Tyrese Maxey tallied 28 points.
The Sixers enjoyed an eye-popping 45 free-throw night. Reigning MVP Embiid led the way with 21 free-throw attempts.
OKC attempted to come back from a double-digit deficit in the final frame, but it only got as close as two points before the Sixers created additional distance on the scoreboard.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s four-point loss to the Sixers.
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) defends a drive by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder Mascot, Rumble The Bison, performs during time out against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard De’Anthony Melton (8) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) and forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket around Philadelphia 76ers guard De’Anthony Melton (8) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault talks to guard Isaiah Joe (11) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) chase after a loose ball during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoots a three point basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoots between Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul Reed (44) and forward Marcus Morris Sr. (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; University of Oklahoma President Joseph Harroz, Jr., center, looks at his phone during the second half of a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots a three point basket over Philadelphia 76ers guard Patrick Beverley (22) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) fight for a rebound during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nicolas Batum (40) defends a drive by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) talks to guard Patrick Beverley (22) and forward Tobias Harris (12) during a time out against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Philadelphia 76ers guard De’Anthony Melton (8) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots beside Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) goes up for a dunk against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse talks to an official between plays against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, back, gestures during the second quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nicolas Batum (40) shoots a three point basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against Philadelphia 76ers guard De’Anthony Melton (8) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) shoots beside Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse gestures to an officials after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse reacts to a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) blocks a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) reacts to an officials call during the first quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) fight for a loose ball during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) warms up before the start of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A detailed view of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoes before the start of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 25, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) warms up before the start of a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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