Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 37 points on 16-of-23 shooting and seven assists. Outside of him though, it was not much else for the Thunder.
The second-leading scorer was Isaiah Joe, who scored 21 points and went 7-of-12 from 3.
The Kings were led by the trio of Domantas Sabonis, Keegan Murray and De’Aaron Fox.
Sabonis finished with a triple-double, Murray scored 29 points and Fox scored 25 points.
Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s five-point loss to the Kings.
Jan 20, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks on during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket as Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (5) defends during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball over Sacramento Kings forward Chimezie Metu (7) during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoots the ball during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots for the basket against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (9) dribbles the ball up the court against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) claps his hands during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is defended by Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (5) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is defended by Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (5) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown looks on during the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (5) during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacts to a call during the third quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) is guarded by Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13) during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks towards the ball during the second quarter against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) battle for the ball during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) controls the ball against Sacramento Kings guard Davion Mitchell (15) during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) controls the ball as Sacramento Kings guard Davion Mitchell (15) defends during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings dancers perform during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket as Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (5) defends during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) looks to pass the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball as Sacramento Kings guard De’Aaron Fox (5) defends during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2023; Sacramento, California, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) signs autographs for fans before the game against the Sacramento Kings at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Sergio Estrada-USA TODAY Sports
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