The Oklahoma City Thunder weren’t able to overcome a slow first quarter in a 128-120 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Monday.
After trailing 38-20 following the first quarter, the Thunder outscored the Warriors by 10 points the rest of the way. Alas, the early 18-point lead was enough to stop any comeback attempt by the Thunder.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 31 points on 10-of-24 shooting and 10-of-10 free-throw shooting. Steph Curry finished with 38 points on 12-of-20 shooting and 8-of-14 shooting from 3.
The Thunder continue to struggle to get to .500.
Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s eight-point loss.
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots as Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) works to keep the ball away from Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) and guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives between Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) and forward Andrew Wiggins (22) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) hugs Oklahoma Sooners Taylor Robertson before a game at Paycom Center. Taylor Robertson broke the Division 1 women’s career 3-point record. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) talks with Oklahoma Sooners Taylor Robertson before a game at Paycom Center. Taylor Robertson broke the Division 1 women’s career 3-point record. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) poses for a photo with Oklahoma Sooners Taylor Robertson before a game at Paycom Center. Taylor Robertson broke the Division 1 women’s career 3-point record. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 30: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives past Anthony Lamb #40 of the Golden State Warriors during the second quarter at Paycom Center on January 30, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 30: Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder yells in celebration after a made basket by Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder, not pictured, during the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Paycom Center on January 30, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoes during the second half against the Golden State Warriors at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) dunks against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and forward Andrew Wiggins (22) celebrate during a time out against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team during a play against the Golden State Warriors in the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) drives around Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder mascot and dance team perform during a time out against the Golden State Warriors in the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) works to keep the ball away from Golden State Warriors forward Andrew Wiggins (22) and guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr gestures to his team on a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoots a three point basket against Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) defends a drive by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Kevon Looney (5) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against the Golden State Warriors during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) strips the ball away from Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) and forward Kevon Looney (5) defends Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) dribbles the ball down the court against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (55) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) defends the shot during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (11) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) defends Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole (3) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) on a drive during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 30, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) runs out for warms ups before the start of their game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 30: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors drives past Mike Muscala #33 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter at Paycom Center on January 30, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder blocks Kevon Looney #5 of the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter at Paycom Center on January 30, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 30: Kenrich Williams #34 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder attempt to grab a loose ball from Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center on January 30, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 30: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors avoids Aaron Wiggins #21 of the Oklahoma City Thunder while attempting a three point basket during the third quarter at Paycom Center on January 30, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 30: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder, Kevon Looney #5 of the Golden State Warriors, and Darius Bazley #55 of the Oklahoma City Thunder attempt to grab a rebound during the second quarter at Paycom Center on January 30, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder steals the ball from Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter at Paycom Center on January 30, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – JANUARY 30: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder loses control of the ball while Jonathan Kuminga #00 of the Golden State Warriors defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center on January 30, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
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