PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 150-117 win over the Celtics
Oklahoma City Thunder fans had their most fun night of the season on Tuesday during a blowout 150-117 win over the Boston Celtics.
Without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and most of their frontcourt talent, the Thunder had one of their greatest offensive performances ever.
The 150 points are the most scored by the Thunder ever. The Thunder had five 20-plus point scorers in this game, marking just the second time in franchise history that’s ever happened.
Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s impressive 33-point win that caused the NBA world to talk about their impressive young core.
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket ahead of Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 150-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) gestures after scoring a three point basket against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) drives to the basket around Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (13) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 150-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) gestures after scoring a three point basket against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 150-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) celebrates after a dunk against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 150-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) shoots as Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) defends the shot during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 150-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) celebrate after their team scores against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 150-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault yells to his team on a play against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 150-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (55) reacts to an official during the second half against the Boston Celtics at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 150-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Boston Celtics forward Blake Griffin (91) runs down the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 150-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) is defended by Boston Celtics guard Malcolm Brogdon (13) on a shot during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 150-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Boston Celtics forward Blake Griffin (91) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 150-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder dance team performs during a time out against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 150-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) drives around Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 150-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) and forward Kenrich Williams (34) celebrate with guard Isaiah Joe (11) after he scores a basket against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 150-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) dunks against Boston Celtics guard Payton Pritchard (11) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 150-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) dunks against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 150-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) gestures after scoring a three point basket against the Boston Celtics during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 150-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) is held back by head coach Joe Mazzulla after he reacts to getting ejected following a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 150-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) is held back by head coach Joe Mazzulla after he reacts to getting ejected following a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 150-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) is held back by head coach Joe Mazzulla after he reacts to getting ejected following a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 150-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 150-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) works his shoulder following a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 150-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet (40) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 150-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoes during the second half against the Boston Celtics at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 150-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots as Boston Celtics guard Derrick White (9) defends the goal during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 150-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) gestures after scoring a three point basket against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart (36) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) defends the basket during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Boston Celtics forward Danilo Gallinari (8) during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) goes up for a basket in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 03: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives past Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Paycom Center on January 03, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 03: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder steals the ball from Malcolm Brogdon #13 of the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Paycom Center on January 03, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 03: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives past Al Horford #42 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter at Paycom Center on January 03, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 03: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots over Grant Williams #12 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter at Paycom Center on January 03, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 03: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates after making a three point basket during the third quarter against the Boston Celtics at Paycom Center on January 03, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 03: Malcolm Brogdon #13 of the Boston Celtics grabs a rebound over Tre Mann #23 of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Isaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Mike Muscala #33 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center on January 03, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 03: Isaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder goes up for a basket while Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center on January 03, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 03: Kenrich Williams #34 of the Oklahoma City Thunder grabs a rebound over Marcus Smart #36 of the Boston Celtics and Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter at Paycom Center on January 03, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 03: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks the ball during the second quarter against the Boston Celtics at Paycom Center on January 03, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 03: Tre Mann #23 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives past Malcolm Brogdon #13 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter at Paycom Center on January 03, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
