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PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 128-111 loss to the Raptors

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Failing to reach .500 once again, the Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the Toronto Raptors, 128-111, on Thursday.

In his homecoming, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was exceptional. He finished with 29 points on 12-of-19 shooting — although he did cool off in the second half with 10 points on 3-of-9 shooting.

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The Raptors had an all-around team effort. Six players scored at least 16 points with their entire starting lineup reaching that mark. All-Star Pascal Siakam led the win with 25 points on 9-of-19 shooting, 14 rebounds and eight assists.

Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 17-point loss to the Raptors.

March 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) tries to get past Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

March 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) is fouled by Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

March 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots the ball over Toronto Raptors forwards Scottie Barnes (4) and OG Anunoby (3) in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

March 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Oklahoma City Thunder guar Tre Mann (23) passes the ball as Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) defends in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

March 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball past Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

March 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors guard Malachi Flynn (22) reaches for the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

March 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) looks for a way past Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (33) and forward Scottie Barnes in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

March 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) dribbles the ball past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

March 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) looks to make a pass as Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) defends in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

March 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) controls a rebound against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) and forward Olivier Sarr (30) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

March 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors center Christian Koloko (35) blocks a shot from Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

March 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball over Toronto Raptors center Christian Koloko (35) and guard Fred VanVleet (23) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

March 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) looks for a passing option against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

March 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) passes the ball away from Toronto Raptors center Christian Koloko (35) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

March 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) shoots the ball over Oklahoma City Thunder guards Isaiah Joe (11) and Luguentz Dort (5) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

March 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) looks for a passing option against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

March 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; A view of shoes worn by Oklahoma City forward Olivier Sarr (30) against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

March 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Olivier Sarr (30) battles for the ball with Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) and center Jakob Poeltl (19) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

March 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Olivier Sarr (30) battles for a loose ball with Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

March 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes the ball against the Toronto Raptors in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

March 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) dribbles the ball past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

March 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) shoots the ball over forward Pascal Siakam (43) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

March 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Oklahoma City Thunder guard dribbles the ball past Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

March 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) dribbles the ball past Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) and guard Fred VanVleet (23) in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (3) blocks a shot from Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball against the Toronto Raptors in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes the ball against the Toronto Raptors in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) tries to take the ball past Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. (33) in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A view of shoes worn by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives the ball past Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A view of a shoe worn by Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball past Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) dribbles the ball past Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; A view of shoes worn by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 16, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) warms up before playing the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

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