Playing one of the worst teams in the league without their starting backcourt of Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr., the Thunder looked sluggish in their loss and trailed for most of the night.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an inefficient game, scoring 24 points on 7-of-23 shooting. It was a rough night for the offense as the Thunder shot just 38-of-103 (36.9%) from the field.
Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s six-point loss to the Rockets.
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) dribbles the ball during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) dunks the ball as Houston Rockets guard Daishen Nix (15) defends during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) and guard Josh Giddey (3) talk with an official after a play during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (1) walks off the court after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) shoots the ball during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) attempts to control the ball as Houston Rockets guard Garrison Mathews (25) defends during the fourth quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mike Daigneault talks with an official during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (55) dribbles the ball during the fourth quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball as Houston Rockets guard Garrison Mathews (25) defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball as Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball as Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes the ball during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets Clutch City Dancers perform during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) drives with the ball as Houston Rockets guard Daishen Nix (15) defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives with the ball as Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) attempts to make a steal at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) controls the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Daishen Nix (15) attempts to control the ball away from Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward KJ Martin (6) defends as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) attempts to score during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) and Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (1) battle for the ball during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) dribbles the ball during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives with the ball as Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (1) defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) is called for a foul while defending against a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the third quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; General view of the shoes of Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (1) during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas reacts after a play during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) dunks the ball as Houston Rockets guard Daishen Nix (15) defends during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) and Houston Rockets guard Josh Christopher (9) battle for control of the ball during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) and Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (1) react after Mann scores a basket during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) dribbles the ball during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) shoots the ball as Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (1) defends during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) attempts to get control of the ball after a turnover by Houston Rockets forward Jae’Sean Tate (8) during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Eric Gordon (10) shoots the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Dash forward Michelle Alozie shoots a ceremonial first shot before the game between the Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) sits before the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
HOUSTON, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 01: Eric Gordon #10 of the Houston Rockets battles Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder for ball control during the second half at Toyota Center on February 01, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 01: The Oklahoma City Thunder stand during the National Anthem prior to facing the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on February 01, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 01: Josh Christopher #9 of the Houston Rockets battles Kenrich Williams #34 of the Oklahoma City Thunder for ball control during the second half at Toyota Center on February 01, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 01: Tre Mann #23 of the Oklahoma City Thunder puts up a basket against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Toyota Center on February 01, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 01: Tre Mann #23 of the Oklahoma City Thunder controls the ball against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Toyota Center on February 01, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 01: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder controls the ball H during the second half at Toyota Center on February 01, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 01: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder puts up a basket against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Toyota Center on February 01, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
HOUSTON, TEXAS – FEBRUARY 01: Josh Giddey #3 and Tre Mann #23 of the Oklahoma City Thunder react to a call during the first half against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center on February 01, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
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