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PHOTOS: Best images from Thunder’s 124-104 win over the Bulls

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The Oklahoma City Thunder opened their 2023-24 season with a 124-104 win over the Chicago Bulls.

After a competitive first half, the Thunder used a 63-point second half and a pair of 10-plus point scoring runs to create distance against the Bulls in the scoreboard.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the best player on the court. He finished with 31 points on 12-of-18 shooting, 10 assists and five rebounds.

In their rookie debuts, Chet Holmgren had 11 points and four rebounds while Cason Wallace scored 13 points on 5-of-5 shooting.

Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 20-point season-opening win over the Bulls.

Oct. 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against Chicago Bulls guard Alex Caruso (6) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) looks to pass the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends against Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts during the first half of a basketball game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) goes to the basket against the Chicago Bulls during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois; Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) looks to pass the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois; Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) shoes are seen during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) goes to the basket against Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois; Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) looks to pass the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) looks to pass the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoes are seen during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct. 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and guard Josh Giddey (3) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) goes to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) looks to pass the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) wins a tip-off against Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Luvabulls perform before a basketball game between the Chicago Bulls and Oklahoma City Thunder at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) warms up before a basketball game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) and forward DeMar DeRozan (11) warms up before a basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) arrives at United Center before a basketball game against the Chicago Bulls. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) arrives at United Center before a basketball game against the Chicago Bulls. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) arrives at United Center before a basketball game against the Chicago Bulls. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Olivier Sarr (30) arrives at United Center before a basketball game against the Chicago Bulls. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) arrives at United Center before a basketball game against the Chicago Bulls. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig (13) defends against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) looks to pass the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) goes to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls center Andre Drummond (3) dunks the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) drives to the basket against the Chicago Bulls during the second half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots against Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the second half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

uOct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to pass the ball against Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the second half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) defends against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the first half of a basketball game at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Luvabulls perform during the first half of a basketball game between the Chicago Bulls and Oklahoma City Thunder at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan looks on from the bench during the first half of a basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 25, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2), forward Chet Holmgren (7), forward Jalen Williams (8), guard Luguentz Dort (5) and guard Josh Giddey (3) walk on the court during the second half of a basketball game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

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