After a competitive first half, the Thunder used a 63-point second half and a pair of 10-plus point scoring runs to create distance against the Bulls in the scoreboard.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the best player on the court as he finished with 31 points on 12-of-18 shooting, 10 assists and five rebounds.
In their rookie debuts, Chet Holmgren had 11 points and four rebounds while Cason Wallace scored 13 points on perfect 5-of-5 shooting.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 20-point season-opening win over the Bulls.
Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (6) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) looks to pass the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends against Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts during the first half of a basketball game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) goes to the basket against the Chicago Bulls during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) looks to pass the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) shoes are seen during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) goes to the basket against Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) looks to pass the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) looks to pass the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoes are seen during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and guard Josh Giddey (3) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) goes to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) looks to pass the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) wins a tip-off against Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Luvabulls perform before a basketball game between the Chicago Bulls and Oklahoma City Thunder at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) warms up before a basketball game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) and forward DeMar DeRozan (11) warms up before a basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) arrives at United Center before a basketball game against the Chicago Bulls. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) arrives at United Center before a basketball game against the Chicago Bulls. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) arrives at United Center before a basketball game against the Chicago Bulls. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Olivier Sarr (30) arrives at United Center before a basketball game against the Chicago Bulls. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) arrives at United Center before a basketball game against the Chicago Bulls. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
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