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Clemente Almanza

PHOTOS: Best images from Thunder’s 136-128 win over Wizards

The Oklahoma City Thunder snapped a two-game losing streak with a 136-128 win over the Washington Wizards on Monday.

The Thunder couldn’t turn it into a blowout but led for most of the night with no real concerns of a Wizards comeback. OKC had one of its best offensive outings this season against the worst defense in the league. It dished out a season-high 37 assists.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 32 points and Chet Holmgren had a season-high 31 points. Jalen Williams collected his first double-double of the season with 21 points and 10 assists.

Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s eight-point win over the Wizards.

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket as Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) defends in the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) drives to the basket as Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) defends in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) dribbles the ball as Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) defends in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoots the ball over Washington Wizards guard Tyus Jones (5) in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket as Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) defends in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shakes hands with Washington Wizards guard Tyus Jones (5) after their game at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) shoots the ball over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) is fouled while attempting to dunk the ball by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (8) is fouled while shooting the ball by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Landry Shamet (20) drives to the basket past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) and Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) in the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) prepares to shoot the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) defends in the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) shoots the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends in the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) drives to the basket as Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) looks on in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) drives to the basket as Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) defends in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) drives to the basket as Washington Wizards guard Tyus Jones (5) defends in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford (21) battle for loose ball in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. looks on from the bench against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault (M) watches as Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) passes the ball to Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) against the Washington Wizards in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault looks on from the bench against the Washington Wizards in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) leaps to pass the ball as Washington Wizards center Mike Muscala (35) defend sin the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (8) holds the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) defends in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoots the ball as Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) defends in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) shoots the ball over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots the ball as Washington Wizards center Daniel Gafford (21) defends in the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes the ball against the Washington Wizards in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) dunks the ball as Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (8) looks on in the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) drives to the basket as Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (8) in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) smiles on the court against the Washington Wizards in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball over Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (8) in the first quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket as Washington Wizards center Mike Muscala (35) and Wizards guard Tyus Jones (5) defend in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Members of the Washington Wizards Dancers dance during a timeout against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Members of the Washington Wizards Dancers dance during a timeout against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Jan 8, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Model Winnie Harlow poses after the game between the Washington Wizards and Oklahoma City Thunder at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
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