The Oklahoma City Thunder couldn’t overcome a 20-point deficit and lost to the New Orleans Pelicans, 103-100, on Monday.
As has been the theme for the entire season, when the Thunder had a chance to pull their record to .500, they failed to do so.
Without Zion Williamson or CJ McCollum, the Pelicans were led by Brandon Ingram, who finished with 34 points.
For the Thunder, they struggled to score points after entering the night as the best offense in the league since Jan. 1.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 24 points and 10 rebounds while Jalen Williams had 22 points.
Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s three-point loss.
Feb. 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts to an officials during the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) leaps to save a loose ball during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 103-100. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is defended by New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) on a drive to the basket during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) drives around New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) goes to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) reacts to a play against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 103-100. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) falls in front of New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 103-100. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 103-100. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes the ball against New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Richardson (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 103-100. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives to the basket around New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Richardson (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 103-100. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; New Orleans Pelicans guard Josh Richardson (2) reaches for a loose ball in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 103-100. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; A detailed view of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoe during the second half against the New Orleans Pelicans at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 103-100. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 103-100. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends the shot during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 103-100. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) and New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) run after a loose ball during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) dribbles the ball down the court against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after an officials call during the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 103-100. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and guard Isaiah Joe (11) defend a pass by New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) during the second half at Paycom Center. New Orleans won 103-100. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) reaches for a loose ball ahead of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) and guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) defends the shot during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; A close up view of shoes worn by New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb. 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; A close up view of shoes worn by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Kira Lewis Jr. (13) defends a pass by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A close up view of shoes worn by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) during the second quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) shoots against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) goes to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. (22) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is defended by New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) and forward Herbert Jones (5) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 13, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, back, watches as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric, front, warms up before their game against the New Orleans Pelicans at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – FEBRUARY 13: Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives past Josh Richardson #2 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center on February 13, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – FEBRUARY 13: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives past Trey Murphy III #25 of the New Orleans Pelicans and Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the third quarter at Paycom Center on February 13, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – FEBRUARY 13: Brandon Ingram #14 of the New Orleans Pelicans collides with Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder while driving towards the basket during the third quarter at Paycom Center on February 13, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – FEBRUARY 13: Josh Richardson #2 of the New Orleans Pelicans strips Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder of the ball during the third quarter at Paycom Center on February 13, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – FEBRUARY 13: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives past Naji Marshall #8 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center on February 13, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – FEBRUARY 13: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives past Jose Alvarado #15 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center on February 13, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – FEBRUARY 13: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket past Josh Richardson #2 of the New Orleans Pelicans and Herbert Jones #5 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center on February 13, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – FEBRUARY 13: Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder fouls Jose Alvarado #15 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center on February 13, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – FEBRUARY 13: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder attempts to steal the ball from Josh Richardson #2 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center on February 13, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – FEBRUARY 13: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after colliding with Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter at Paycom Center on February 13, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA – FEBRUARY 13: Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the New Orleans Pelicans attempts to grab a rebound over Jeremiah Robinson-Earl #50 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center on February 13, 2023 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
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