The Sixers entered the game as one of the best teams in the league, going 13-3 in their last 16 contests. That clearly didn’t matter to the young Thunder.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander once again led the way with 37 points on an efficient 10-of-16 shooting and a perfect 16-of-16 shooting from the free-throw line.
Josh Giddey also contributed with 20 points, eight assists and four rebounds.
Here are some of the best photos from the Thunder’s stellar 19-point win over the Sixers.
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (1) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots over Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) and forward Georges Niang (20) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 12: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on January 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The 76ers defeated the Thunder 133-114. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dives for loose ball with Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dives for loose ball with Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dives for loose ball with Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dives for loose ball with Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dives for loose ball with Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after diving for loose ball with Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket against Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (1) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against the Philadelphia 76ers during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) if fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder center Mike Muscala (33) during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault against the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) pushes the ball up court against the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) and guard James Harden (1) against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Closeup view of sneaker worn by Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (1) against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) drives against Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (1) during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul Reed (44) during the fourth quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA;Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) goes for a slam dunk against the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) and Philadelphia 76ers forward Georges Niang (20) battle for the ball during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shorts over Philadelphia 76ers guard De’Anthony Melton (8) and guard James Harden (1) during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) dunks against the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) drives to the basket past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) grabs his left knee against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Montrezl Harrell (5) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Darius Bazley (55) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers talks with referee Matt Boland (18) against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watches from the sidelines against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) is helped off the floor by forward P.J. Tucker (17) after being called for an offensive foul against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA;Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers and center Joel Embiid (21) question referee Matt Boland (18) against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) drives to the basket past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) battle for the ball during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots over Philadelphia 76ers forward P.J. Tucker (17) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) gets a high five during player introductions before game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (1) and Philadelphia 76ers forward P.J. Tucker (17) during player introductions before game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers mascot Franklin waves a flag during pregame ceremonies against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard James Harden (1) during warmups against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 12: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against De’Anthony Melton #8 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on January 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Thunder defeated the 76ers 133-114. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 12: Mike Muscala #33 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 against the Philadelphia 76ers in the fourth quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on January 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Thunder defeated the 76ers 133-114. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 12: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles the ball against James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on January 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Thunder defeated the 76ers 133-114. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 12: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates with Josh Giddey #3 against the Philadelphia 76ers in the fourth quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on January 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Thunder defeated the 76ers 133-114. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 12: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder and assistant coach Sam Cassell of the Philadelphia 76ers embrace after the game at the Wells Fargo Center on January 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Thunder defeated the 76ers 133-114. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 12: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket against Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on January 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Thunder defeated the 76ers 133-114. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 12: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball against Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on January 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Thunder defeated the 76ers 133-114. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 12: Tre Mann #23 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball against Paul Reed #44 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on January 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 12: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against P.J. Tucker #17 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on January 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 12: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against Paul Reed #44 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on January 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 12: Tre Mann #23 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball against Montrezl Harrell #5 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on January 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 12: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on January 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 12: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots the ball against Paul Reed #44 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the second quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on January 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – JANUARY 12: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against Tobias Harris #12 of the Philadelphia 76ers in the first quarter at the Wells Fargo Center on January 12, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
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