Continuing to strengthen their playoff hopes, the Oklahoma City Thunder completed a 16-point comeback against the Brooklyn Nets in a 121-107 win on Tuesday.
OKC’s young core led the win. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points on 12-of-24 shooting, Jalen Williams scored 23 points on 8-of-10 shooting, Lu Dort scored 24 points on 6-of-11 shooting from 3 and Josh Giddey collected a triple double of 15 points, 13 rebounds and 10 assists.
Meanwhile the Nets were led by the duo of newcomers Mikal Bridges and Cam Johnson. Bridges finished with 34 points on 11-of-23 shooting and Johnson finished with 23 points.
Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 14-point win over the Nets.
Mar 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives between Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) and guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 121-107. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots as Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (2) defends the shot during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 121-107. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 12, 2023; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) looks to the pass the ball during the second half against the San Antonio Spurs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; The Oklahoma City Thunder bench reacts after a basket against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 121-107. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges (1) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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Mar 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) high fives his team during introductions before a game against the Brooklyn…
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Publish date : 2023-03-15 14:00:00
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