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PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 123-117 loss to the Kings

The Oklahoma City Thunder’s struggles without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued on Tuesday as they lost to the Sacramento Kings, 123-117.

The Thunder are now on a four-game losing streak and lost all three matchups against the Kings this season.

Jalen Williams and Dario Saric were the lone bright spots of this loss. Williams scored 27 points while Saric scored 21 points.

Meanwhile, the Kings — who were without De’Aaron Fox — were led by Harrison Barnes, who scored 29 points and Domantas Sabonis, who finished with 22 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists.

Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s six-point loss to the Kings.

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric (9) defends a drive by Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 123-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) goes up for a basket against Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (9) during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 123-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) goes up for a basket as Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (9) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 123-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) goes up for a basket as Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 123-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric (9) during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 123-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) dunks against the Sacramento Kings during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 123-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) and forward Harrison Barnes (40) celebrate during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 123-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50), guard Josh Giddey (3) and Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) fight for a loose ball during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 123-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives to the basket around Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (9) during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 123-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoots a three point basket against the Sacramento Kings during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 123-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 123-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 123-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) shoots a three point basket against the Sacramento Kings during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 123-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric (9) shoots as Sacramento Kings forward Chimezie Metu (7) defends the shot during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 123-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) goes to the basket against the Sacramento Kings during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 123-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown yells to his team on a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 123-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) shoots the ball against Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (9) during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 123-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A detail view of the shoes worn by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric (9) during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 123-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A detail view of the shoes worn by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second half against the Sacramento Kings at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 123-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Keegan Murray (13), forward Domantas Sabonis (10), guard Kevin Huerter (9) celebrate during a time out against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 123-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots against Sacramento Kings guard Davion Mitchell (15) during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 123-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) goes up for a basket as Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Sacramento won 123-117. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) goes to the basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) celebrates after scoring a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) on a drive to the basket during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) and guard Luguentz Dort (5) as he passes the ball during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric (9) and Sacramento Kings guard Davion Mitchell (15) fight for a rebound during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Feb 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (9) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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