The Oklahoma City Thunder couldn’t cash in on a late 3-pointer in their 141-138 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday.
Entering the contest, this felt like a scheduled loss as OKC played on the second night of a home-and-road back-to-back.
The Hawks quickly took advantage of the Thunder’s fatigue as they built a 39-25 lead following the first quarter. By the start of the final frame, Atlanta led 116-103.
A late 14-2 run by OKC gave it a chance to tie it at the end of regulation but Isaiah Joe missed a corner 3-point attempt/
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 33 points and 13 rebounds. Meanwhile, the Hawks had four 20-point scorers.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s three-point loss to the Hawks.
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) goes to the basket against Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) dribbles against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) loses the ball to the defense of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) misses a three point shot over Atlanta Hawks guard Trent Forrest (2) to try to tie the game at the buzzer during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) guard Trae Young (11) and guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) great after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts to a missed shot at the buzzer against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks center Clint Capela (15) fights for the ball with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Bogdan Bogdanovic (13) shoots the ball over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III (12) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forwards Lindy Waters III (12) and Jalen Williams (8) battle for a rebound with Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trent Forrest (2) tries to control the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) dribbles against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) tries to get past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey (41) tries to score behind Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoots against Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles defended by Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray (5) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) tries to control the ball against Atlanta Hawks guard Trent Forrest (2) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) grabs a pass over Atlanta Hawks guard Trent Forrest (2) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) tries to control the ball guarded by Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault talks to the official during the game against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes against Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) reacts to the official after a play against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) dribbles past Atlanta Hawks forward Saddiq Bey (41) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) and Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) fight for a rebound during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson (1) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; An Atlanta Hawks dancer throws a shirt into the seats during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) on the court prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) on the court prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Davis Bertans (9) on the court prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) on the bench prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports
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