The Oklahoma City Thunder concluded their four-game road trip with a 128-120 win over the Miami Heat on Wednesday.
After allowing 69 points in the first half, the Heat were limited to 51 points on 33% shooting in the second half. The Thunder utilized a 20-2 run in the fourth quarter to build a 16-point lead as that stretch proved to be the difference.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 28 points and eight assists. Jalen Williams finished with a near triple-double of 19 points, 12 assists and nine rebounds. Chet Holmgren had 23 points and three blocks.
The Heat — who were without Jimmy Butler and Kyle Lowry — were led by Bam Adebayo, who had 25 points, 11 rebounds and six assists. Jaime Jaquez Jr. scored 21 points.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s eight-point win over the Heat.
Jan 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket past Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) looks to pass the ball as Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) defends during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) dunks against the Miami Heat during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives to the basket as Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) and center Bam Adebayo (13) defend during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) grabs a loose ball as Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) follows on the play during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives past Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket as Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) defends during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) brings the ball up the court as Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) defends during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to pass the ball as Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) defends during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) drives to the basket as Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) defends during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) goes up for a shot over Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (0) as center Bam Adebayo (13) and forward Duncan Robinson (55) follow on the play during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) defends Miami Heat forward Kevin Love (42) during the second half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) looks to pass the ball as Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) defends during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) brings the ball up the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Diagneault looks on during the first half against the Miami Heat at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra looks on during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) eludes the block of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat center Bam Adebayo (13) grabs a loose ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) goes up for a shot as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; The Miami Heat dancers perform during a break in the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (0) takes a three-point shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) collides with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra looks on during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) brings th ball up the court against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Jaime Jaquez Jr. (11) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) defends during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 10, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro (14) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends during the first half at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-USA TODAY Sports
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