PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 112-111 loss to the Heat
The Oklahoma City Thunder were not able to win their first TNT game in over two years as they fell to the shorthanded Miami Heat, 112-111.
A historic night at the line helped the Heat secure the win despite only having eight players available for most of the game with the only healthy start being Jimmy Butler.
The Heat shot a perfect 40-for-40 from the free-throw line. A new NBA record for most made team free throws without a miss in a single game. The 1982 Utah Jazz previously held it at 39.
Meanwhile, Butler also made history as he sank 23 free throws himself and scored 35 points on 6-of-17 shooting. This was the first time in NBA history that someone scored 35 points in a game with six or fewer made shots.
The Thunder were led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who finished with 26 points and Josh Giddey, who collected a triple-double of 18 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists.
Let’s take a look at the best photos from the Thunder’s one-point loss.
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against the Miami Heat during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to pass against Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (2) during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots against the Miami Heat during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots against the Miami Heat during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (2) dribbles past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) during the second quarter at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jamal Cain (8) dribbles past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) celebrates with guard Victor Oladipo (4) after scoring against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) celebrates after making a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) shoot against the Oklahoma City Thunder /during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra reacts to a decision against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jamal Cain (8) shoots against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots as Miami Heat guard Max Strus (31) defends during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2)and forward Kenrich Williams (34) dive to get a loose ball against the Miami Heat during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) dunks the ball against the Miami Heat during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against the Miami Heat during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) moves to the basket past Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) dribbles the ball up the court against the Miami Heat during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) dribbles past Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III (12) throws a pass against Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (2) during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against Miami Heat during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball up the court against the Miami Heat during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoots against Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo (4) during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Miami Heat center Orlando Robinson (25) during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots against Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo (4) during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) throws a pass against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second quarter at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) shoots against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Victor Oladipo (4) throws a pass against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second quarter at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) play for the rebound during the second quarter at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Gabe Vincent (2) throws a pass as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) defends during the second quarter at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jamal Cain (8) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first quarter at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) dribbles past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first quarter at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2023; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) warms up prior to a game against the Miami Heat at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports
