Best images from the Thunder’s 132-101 loss to the Suns
Without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander or Jalen Williams, the Oklahoma City Thunder struggled in a 132-101 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday.
The Thunder ruled both Gilgeeous-Alexander and Williams out the day prior, which essentially decided this game would turn into a scheduled loss.
Off the bench, Lindy Waters III led the way for the Thunder as he scored 23 points on 7-of-14 shooting and 6-of-12 shooting from 3.
With Kevin Durant being a late scratch due to slipping in pregame warmups, Devin Booker carried the scoring load with 44 points on 17-of-23 shooting and 6-of-10 shooting from 3.
Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 31-point loss to the Suns.
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Lindy Waters III #12 of the Oklahoma City Thunder falls into his bench after attempting a shot over Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on March 08, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Mar 8, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III (12) in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Tre Mann #23 of the Oklahoma City Thunder attempts a three-point shot over Terrence Ross #8 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on March 08, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
Mar 8, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket against Phoenix Suns guard Terrence Ross (8) in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) moves the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) shoots the ball against Phoenix Suns center Jock Landale (11) in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III (left) has his shot blocked by Phoenix Suns forward Ish Wainright in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) drives to the basket against Phoenix Suns forward Ish Wainright (12) in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III (left) drives to the basket against Phoenix Suns forward Ish Wainright in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts after being fouled by the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Josh Okogie (2) grabs a rebound against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) in the second half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III (12) celebrates a three point shot against the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault against the Phoenix Suns in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) reacts against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Torrey Craig (0) blocks the shot of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Chris Paul (3) against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Josh Okogie (2) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Fans wearing Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Mikal Bridges jerseys wait for players during the second half of the NBA game between the Phoenix Suns and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Footprint Center on March 08, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on March 08, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Thunder 132-101. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder attempts a shot over Torrey Craig #0 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on March 08, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Thunder 132-101. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Head coach Mark
Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks to the bench during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on March 08, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Thunder 132-101. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Head coach Mark
Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts during the first half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on March 08, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Thunder 132-101. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the second half of the NBA game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on March 08, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Thunder 132-101. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns puts up a shot against Aaron Wiggins #21 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on March 08, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns defeated the Thunder 132-101. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against Isaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on March 08, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Jared Butler #14 of the Oklahoma City Thunder attempts a three-point shot over Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on March 08, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
PHOENIX, ARIZONA – MARCH 08: Aaron Wiggins #21 of the Oklahoma City Thunder attempts a shot ahead of Torrey Craig #0 of the Phoenix Suns during the first half of the NBA game at Footprint Center on March 08, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
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