PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 126-115 loss to the Magic
The Oklahoma City Thunder were not able to carry the momentum they built in their historical win against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday.
The Thunder dropped the second game of their back-to-back to the Orlando Magic in a 126-115 loss on Wednesday.
Rookie forward Paolo Banchero led the way for the Magic with 25 points, eight rebounds and seven assists. After a one-game absence dealing with a non-COVID illness, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and went 17-of-18 from the free-throw line.
Let’s take a look at the best photos from the Thunder’s 11-point loss to the Magic as they conclude their home-and-road back-to-back.
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) drives past Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) during the second half at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes to the basket during the first quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket in front of Orlando Magic forward Caleb Houstan (2) during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) drives to the basket against Orlando Magic guard R.J. Hampton (13) during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JANUARY 04: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic dunks the ball as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends during the first quarter at Amway Center on January 04, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) shoots the ball over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second half at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Markelle Fultz (20) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second half at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault talks to referee Tyler Ford (39) during the second half against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) handles the ball during the second half against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault looks on during the second half against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard R.J. Hampton (13) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second half at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; A detailed view of the shoes worn by Orlando Magic guard Terrence Ross (31) during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) shoots the ball against Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba (11) during the second half at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard R.J. Hampton (13) Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and forward Jalen Williams (8) battle for the rebound during the second half at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic mascot Stuff preforms during a timeout against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic mascot poses for a picture during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) grabs the rebound in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III (12) during the second half at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard R.J. Hampton (13) blocks a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) during the second half at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoots a three point basket during the second half against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; A detailed view of the shoes worn by Orlando Magic forward Caleb Houstan (2) during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Cole Anthony (50) defends Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; A detailed view of the shoes worn by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) during the game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) looks to pass against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) and guard Tre Mann (23) during the second half at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault checks the clock during the second quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) blocks a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III (12) looks to pass during the second quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives to the basket against Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) drives to the basket against Orlando Magic guard R.J. Hampton (13) during the second quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley talks with referee Tyler Ford (39) during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball over Orlando Magic forward Caleb Houstan (2) during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) goes to the basket during the first quarter against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots the ball against Orlando Magic forward Caleb Houstan (2) during the first quarter at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 4, 2023; Orlando, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) warms up before the game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JANUARY 04: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the net as Terrence Ross #31 of the Orlando Magic defends during the fourth quarter at Amway Center on January 04, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JANUARY 04: Lindy Waters III #12 of the Oklahoma City Thunder blocks a shot from Mo Bamba #11 of the Orlando Magic during the third quarter at Amway Center on January 04, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JANUARY 04: Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the net against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center on January 04, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JANUARY 04: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder go up for a shot as Cole Anthony #50 of the Orlando Magic defends during the first quarter at Amway Center on January 04, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JANUARY 04: Head coach Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center on January 04, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JANUARY 04: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is fouled by Mo Bamba #11 of the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center on January 04, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JANUARY 04: Aaron Wiggins #21 of the Oklahoma City Thunder goes up for a shot against the Orlando Magic during the second quarter at Amway Center on January 04, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JANUARY 04: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Amway Center on January 04, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JANUARY 04: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball as Markelle Fultz #20 of the Orlando Magic defends during the first quarter at Amway Center on January 04, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
ORLANDO, FLORIDA – JANUARY 04: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball against the Orlando Magic during the first quarter at Amway Center on January 04, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Douglas P. DeFelice/Getty Images)
