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.
The Nets were led by 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.
March 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; 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. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; 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. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; 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. Scott Wachter-USA TODAY Sports
March 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; 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. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges (1) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) high fives his team during introductions before a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) celebrates after scoring a three point basket against the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) reach for a loose ball during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges (1) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (2) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; A close up view of Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges (1) shoes during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Brooklyn Nets head coach Jacque Vaughn gestures to his team after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges (1) gestures after scoring a three point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma;Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts to an officials call following a play against the Brooklyn Nets during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Brooklyn Nets forward Mikal Bridges (1) drives to the basket around Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; A close up view of Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) shoes during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots as Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) defends the shot during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 121-107. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) fights to control the ball between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 121-107. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball down the court against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 121-107. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) runs down the court against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 121-107. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) goes to the basket as Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (28) defends 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 a three point 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 guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder 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; A detailed view of Brooklyn Nets forward Royce O’Neale (00) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder 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 forward Jalen Williams (8) is defended by Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson (2) on a drive to the basket 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 forward Dario Saric (9) goes to the basket against Brooklyn Nets center Nic Claxton (33) 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 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes to the 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; 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 14, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder Mascot shoots t-shirts out of a canon to fans during a time out against the Brooklyn Nets in 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; A detailed view of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) shoes during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets 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 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes up for a basket as Brooklyn Nets forward Dorian Finney-Smith (28) defends the basket 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 forward Jalen Williams (8) goes up for 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; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoes during the second half against at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 121-107. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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