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PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 117-111 overtime win over the Mavericks

The Oklahoma City Thunder had their best game of the young season on Saturday against the Dallas Mavericks in an overtime thriller.

After trailing by 16 points with less than five minutes left in the game, Isaiah Joe became the unlikely hero as the sharpshooter helped force overtime as he was a plus-24 in nine minutes and scored 15 points.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for the Thunder as he scored 38 points on 15-of-27 shooting.

Gilgeous-Alexander’s fellow 2018 NBA draftee Luke Doncic finished with 31 points but on 8-of-23 shooting, 10 assists and 16 rebounds.

Let’s take a look at the best photos from the Thunder’s 117-111 overtime win.

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) reacts after scoring during overtime against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) dunks during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (55) dunks during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts after the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts during overtime against the Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) grabs the ball as Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts during overtime at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates with Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dunks past Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) grabs the ball away from Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks dancer performs in a Halloween costume during the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) during the second half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) dunks during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) throws the ball off of Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) during the second quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball as Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) defends during the second quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Mike Muscala (33) elbows Dallas Mavericks guard Jaden Hardy (3) during the second quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) battle for position during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward Reggie Bullock (25) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) go for a loose ball during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) looks to pass as Dallas Mavericks forward Tim Hardaway Jr. (11) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) looks to shoot as Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) defends during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacts during the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket as Dallas Mavericks forward Reggie Bullock (25) and Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) defend during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends the shot of Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 29, 2022; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Dwight Powell (7) dunks over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

DALLAS, TX – OCTOBER 29: The Dallas Mavericks Dancers perform in halloween costumes in the second half of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Center on October 29, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. The Thunder won 117-111 in overtime. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

DALLAS, TX – OCTOBER 29: Darius Bazley #55 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 celebrate following the game against the Dallas Mavericks in the second half of the game at American Airlines Center on October 29, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. The Thunder won 117-111 in overtime. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

DALLAS, TX – OCTOBER 29: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half of the game at American Airlines Center on October 29, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. The Thunder won 117-111 in overtime. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

DALLAS, TX – OCTOBER 29: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at American Airlines Center on October 29, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. The Thunder won 117-111 in overtime. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

DALLAS, TX – OCTOBER 29: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks walks off the court following the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at American Airlines Center on October 29, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. The Thunder won 117-111 in overtime. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

DALLAS, TX – OCTOBER 29: Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder calls a play as the Thunder takes on the Dallas Mavericks in the second half of the game at American Airlines Center on October 29, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. The Thunder won 117-111 in overtime. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

DALLAS, TX – OCTOBER 29: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks is slow to get up after a collision against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at American Airlines Center on October 29, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

DALLAS, TX – OCTOBER 29: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks handles the ball as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends in the first half at American Airlines Center on October 29, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)

DALLAS, TX – OCTOBER 29: Luka Doncic #77 of the Dallas Mavericks has his shot blocked by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half of the game at American Airlines Center on October 29, 2022 in Dallas, Texas. (Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
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