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PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 123-102 loss to the Grizzlies

The Oklahoma City Thunder had their three-game winning streak snapped on Wednesday by the Memphis Grizzlies in a 123-102 loss.

The Thunder continue to struggle inside FedExForum, going 1-4 in their last five meetings dating back to the 2020-21 season.

With a shorthanded roster, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled to score on the field. He finished with 26 points but shot 4-of-14. Gilgeous-Alexander did most of his damage at the free-throw line, where he went 17-of-19 — both marking career highs in makes and attempts.

For the Grizzlies, Ja Morant finished with 26 points, 13 rebounds and 11 assists.

Let’s take a look at the best photos from the Thunder’s 21-point loss to the Grizzlies.

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 07: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on December 07, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 07: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies goes to the basket against Eugene Omoruyi #97 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at FedExForum on December 07, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball up the court as Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar (46) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar (46) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward David Roddy (27) passes the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Eugene Omoruyi (97) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and head coach Taylor Jenkins hug as Morant checks out of the game during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins smiles as Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) checks out of the game during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies Griz Girls dance during a timeout during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Ziaire Williams (8) defends Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoes against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Ziaire Williams (8) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams (4) reacts from the bench during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (24) holds after shooting a three pointer during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) lays on the court after a foul during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault talks with an official after a foul call during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) reacts during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams (4) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) pushes the ball up the court as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (24) drives to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (middle) passes the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (left) and guard John Konchar (right) during the second half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) battle for a loose ball during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) shoots as Memphis Grizzlies forward Ziaire Williams (left) and forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (middle) defend during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) shoots during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) loses control of the ball as Memphis Grizzlies forward Ziaire Williams (8), forward Brandon Clark (15) and forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (13) defend during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks (24) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) spins toward the basket as Memphis Grizzlies forward Santi Aldama (7) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) shoes against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 07: The shoes of Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies before the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum on December 07, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) looks for an open lane as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket as Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar (46) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball up the court as Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar (46) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard John Konchar (46) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 7, 2022; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) passes the ball as Memphis Grizzlies center Steven Adams (4) defends during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-USA TODAY Sports

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 07: Dillon Brooks #24 of the Memphis Grizzlies goes to the basket during the first half against Aleksej Pokusevski #17 of the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum on December 07, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 07: Brandon Clarke #15 of the Memphis Grizzlies goes to the basket during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at FedExForum on December 07, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 07: Ja Morant #12 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball against Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at FedExForum on December 07, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 07: Brandon Clarke #15 of the Memphis Grizzlies handles the ball against Tre Mann #23 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at FedExForum on December 07, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 07: Aaron Wiggins #21 of the Oklahoma City Thunder goes to the basket during the first half against Steven Adams #4 of the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on December 07, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 07: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder goes to the basket against Brandon Clarke #15 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at FedExForum on December 07, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 07: Tre Mann #23 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball against Dillon Brooks #24 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the first half at FedExForum on December 07, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 07: Tre Mann #23 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on December 07, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 07: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder goes to the basket during the first half around Brandon Clarke #15 of the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on December 07, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 07: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder goes to the basket during the first half against Ziaire Williams #8 of the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on December 07, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)

MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE – DECEMBER 07: Eugene Omoruyi #97 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum on December 07, 2022 in Memphis, Tennessee. (Photo by Justin Ford/Getty Images)
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