Facing Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, the Thunder utilized their penultimate preseason game as a chance to play their starting lineup for 20-plus minutes.
The Thunder responded by blowing out a title contender with their two best players suited up for the game. Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams and Josh Giddey each scored 18-plus points.
Antetokounmpo was limited to 18 points and 10 rebounds while Lillard had five points and four assists.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 23-point preseason win over the Bucks.
Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) dribbles while defended by Milwaukee Bucks guard Pat Connaughton (24) during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball over Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) and forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo (43) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo (43) moves the ball while defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) fights for position while defended by Milwaukee Bucks center Robin Lopez (42) during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) dribbles while defended by Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo (43) during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) fights for position while defended by Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) dribbles while defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Adrian Griffin during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder heac coach Mark Daigneault during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) dunks over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) and Milwaukee Bucks forward Thanasis Antetokounmpo (43) play a jump ball during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder Girls perform during a time out in the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A detailed view of the game ball resting on the court during a time out in the Milwaukee Bucks at Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) dribbles during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Malik Beasley (5) shoots the ball while defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A detail view of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A detail view of Milwaukee Bucks guard Malik Beasley (5) during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard (0) dribbles while defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) during the first half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Malik Beasley (5) dribbles while defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A detail view of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoes during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; detail view of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoes during the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder dummers perform during a time out in the game against the Milwaukee Bucks Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Chris Livingston (7) dribbles while defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Davis Bertans (9) shoots the ball while defended by Milwaukee Bucks forward Chris Livingston (7) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Keyontae Johnson (18) shoots the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Olivier Sarr (30) rebounds in front of Milwaukee Bucks center Marques Bolden (12) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Ferguson-USA TODAY Sports
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