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Clemente Almanza

PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 153-121 win over the Rockets

The Oklahoma City Thunder enjoyed one of their best offensive performances in a 153-121 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday.

The 153 points were a franchise record for the Thunder. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 42 points in three quarters of action.

Josh Giddey also had 17 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds. Mike Muscala and Isaiah Joe were on fire from three.

Muscala finished with 19 points and Joe finished with 18 points.

After three tries this season, the Thunder finally recorded their first win against the Rockets.

Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 32-point win over the Rockets.

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reaches for a loose ball during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 153-121. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives around Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 153-121. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) drives to the basket against Houston Rockets guard TyTy Washington Jr. (0) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 153-121. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder center Mike Muscala (33) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Rockets center Boban Marjanovic (51) talks to an official after a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 153-121. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Rockets center Boban Marjanovic (51) talks to the officials after a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 153-121. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) drives down the court in front of Houston Rockets guard Trevor Hudgins (12) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 153-121. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watches his team play against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 153-121. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives around Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 153-121. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detailed view of shoes worn by Boban Marjanovic (51) during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 153-121. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends Houston Rockets guard TyTy Washington Jr. (0) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 153-121. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) goes to the basket against Houston Rockets guard TyTy Washington Jr. (0) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 153-121. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detailed view of shoes worn by Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 153-121. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket against Houston Rockets forward Usman Garuba (16) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 153-121. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detailed view of shoes worn by Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (1) during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (1) defends Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (1) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Stephen Silas watches his team play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) celebrates with forward Ousmane Dieng (13) after making a basket against the Houston Rockets during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket against Houston Rockets forward Bruno Fernando (20) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8), and center Mike Muscala (33) as he passes the ball during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) goes up for a basket as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Houston Rockets guard Daishen Nix (15) goes to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Detailed view of shoes worn by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) signs autographs for fans after shoot around before a game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) signs autographs for fans after shoot around before a game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 4, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during warm ups before a game against the Houston Rockets at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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