PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 112-102 win over the Nets
The Oklahoma City Thunder wrapped up their four-game road trip with a 112-102 win over the Brooklyn Nets, who were without Kevin Durant and Ben Simmons.
The 3-1 road trip has caused fans to focus on the playoffs more than lottery odds as the Thunder own the same record as the 10th-seeded Phoenix Suns.
Josh Giddey scored a career-high 28 points to go along with nine assists and nine rebounds. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander also added 28 points to the win. The young backcourt duo continues to impress.
Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 10-point win over the Nets on Sunday.
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Brooklyn Nets forward Royce O’Neale (00) react during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets center Day’Ron Sharpe (20) during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry (30) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Brooklyn Nets forward Royce O’Neale (00) react late during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (55) dunks against the Brooklyn Nets during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball against Brooklyn Nets forward Joe Harris (12) during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots a three point shot against Brooklyn Nets guard Patty Mills (8) during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; American actress Jennifer Connelly (left) and English actor Paul Bettany pose for a photo during the fourth quarter between the Brooklyn Nets and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is fouled as he drives to the basket by Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is fouled as he drives to the basket by Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn coaches against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket against Brooklyn Nets forward Yuta Watanabe (18) and guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) gestures at referee Justin Van Duyne (64) during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Sneakers worn by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the third quarter against the Brooklyn Netsat Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Sneakers worn by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the third quarter against the Brooklyn Netsat Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Sneakers worn by Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunderat Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Sneakers worn by Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunderat Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Sneakers worn by Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunderat Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) fights for a rebound against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) and guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) controls the ball against Brooklyn Nets forward Joe Harris (12) during the third quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) fight for a rebound during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault coaches against the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Joe Harris (12) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (55) controls the ball against Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry (30) during the second quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Edmond Sumner (4) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) controls the ball against Brooklyn Nets guard Seth Curry (30) and forward Yuta Watanabe (18) and guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Brooklyn Nets guard Kyrie Irving (11) takes a shot against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) and forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) warms up before a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 15, 2023; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) warms up before a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 15: Aaron Wiggins #21 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on January 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 15: Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets shoots as Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the game at Barclays Center on January 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 15: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder competes with Royce O’Neale #00 and Nic Claxton #33 of the Brooklyn Nets for a loose ball during the game at Barclays Center on January 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 15: Yuta Watanabe #18 of the Brooklyn Nets and Lindy Waters III #12 of the Oklahoma City Thunder compete for a rebound during the game at Barclays Center on January 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 15: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder passes as Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets defends during the game at Barclays Center on January 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 15: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder controls the ball as Yuta Watanabe #18 of the Brooklyn Nets defends during the game at Barclays Center on January 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 15: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots during the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on January 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 15: Royce O’Neale #00 of the Brooklyn Nets passes during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Barclays Center on January 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 15: Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder battles Royce O’Neale #00 and Edmond Sumner #4 of the Brooklyn Nets for a loose ball during the game at Barclays Center on January 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 15: Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder battles Royce O’Neale #00 and Edmond Sumner #4 of the Brooklyn Nets for a loose ball during the game at Barclays Center on January 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 15: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is fouled by T.J. Warren #1 of the Brooklyn Nets during the game at Barclays Center on January 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 15: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives toward the basket as Nic Claxton #33 of the Brooklyn Nets defends during the game at Barclays Center on January 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 15: Kenrich Williams #34 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets compete for the ball during the game at Barclays Center on January 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JANUARY 15: Josh Giddey #3 and Isaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrate during a timeout
in the game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on January 15, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
