The Oklahoma City Thunder stepped up on the brightest stage at Madison Square Garden on Sunday afternoon with a 145-135 win over the New York Knicks.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey led the way for the Thunder in one of the greatest offensive performances in franchise history. Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 37 points while Giddey collected a 24-point triple-double — the first of his season.
Lu Dort also added 24 points on 8-of-11 shooting. Fellow starters Jeremiah Robinson-Earl and Aleksej Pokusevski scored 17 points and 12 points, respectively.
Let’s take a look at the best photos of the Thunder’s win over the Knicks.
Nov. 13, 2022; New York, New York; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to drive past New York Knicks forward Cam Reddish (0) in the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 13, 2022; New York, New York; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) flexes after getting fouled on a made basket in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 13, 2022; New York, New York; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) looks to make a pass while being defended by New York Knicks center Jericho Sims (45), and guards Derrick Rose (4) and Immanuel Quickley (5) in the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 13, 2022; New York, New York; New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) has the ball knocked away after colliding with Oklahoma City Thunder forwards Luguentz Dort (5) and Aleksej Pokusevski (17) in the first half at Madison Square Garden. Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 13, 2022; New York; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) drives past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) in the first half at Madison Square Garden. Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 13, 2022; New York, New York; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives past New York Knicks forward Cam Reddish (0) for a layup in the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 13, 2022; New York; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) warms up prior to the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Madison Square Garden. Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 13, 2022; New York; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) takes a three point shot past New York Knicks guard Derrick Rose (4) in the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 13, 2022; New York; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) and New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (5) fight for a loose ball in the fourth quarter at Madison Square Garden. Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 13, 2022; New York, New York; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) fights with New York Knicks center Jericho Sims (45) and guard Immanuel Quickley (5) for control of the ball in the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 13, 2022; New York; New York Knicks center Jericho Sims (45) leaps past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) to grab a rebound in the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 13, 2022; New York, New York; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to drive past New York Knicks guard Quentin Grimes (6) in the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 13, 2022; New York, New York; Oklahoma City Thunder center Mike Muscala (33) takes a three point shot over New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) in the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 13, 2022; New York, New York; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) brings the ball up court in the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 13, 2022; New York, New York; New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) looks to make pass while being double teamed by Oklahoma City Thunder guards Aaron Wiggins (21) and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov. 13, 2022; New York; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) is guarded by Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) in the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks forward Julius Randle (30) spins away from Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Immanuel Quickley (5) attempts to drive past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) in the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) collides with Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) in the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) tries to steal the ball form New York Knicks center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) in the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 13, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) attempts to drive past New York Knicks guard RJ Barrett (9) in the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
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