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PHOTOS: Best images from Thunder’s 110-101 loss to Rockets

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The Oklahoma City Thunder had one of their worst offensive outings of the season in their 110-101 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. The loss comes after three consecutive off days for OKC.

The Thunder shot 43% from the field and went 8-of-29 (27.6%) from 3. Meanwhile, the Rockets shot 15-of-3 (45.5%) from 3.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for OKC with 33 points on 13-of-18 shooting. The rest of the Thunder starters combined for 29 points.

Meanwhile, the Rockets had five players score double-digit points. Alperen Sengun had 21 points, seven assists and six rebounds.

Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s nine-point loss to the Rockets.

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles against the Houston Rockets in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) in the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) and forward Chet Holmgren (7) in the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) dribbles against Houston Rockets forward Tari Eason (17) in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Aaron Holiday (0) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) stretches after coming back in the game against the Houston Rockets in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and teammates come out on the floor after a Houston Rockets time-out in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoots against the Houston Rockets in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) and forward Dillon Brooks (9) reach for a loose ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) sets a pick against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) as Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) dribbles in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; General action between the Houston Rockets and the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; The Houston Rockets Power Dancers perform during a Oklahoma City Thunder timeout in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) looks compass against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) in the second half at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault calls a play against the Houston Rockets in the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka gives directions to his players while playing against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) talks to guard Josh Giddey (3) during a Houston Rockets time-out in the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; An astronaut and Houston Rockets Power Dancers throw t-shirts to fans during the Oklahoma City Thunder timeout in the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; An astronaut and Houston Rockets Power Dancers throw t-shirts to fans during the Oklahoma City Thunder timeout in the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and forward Kenrich Williams (34) in the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against Houston Rockets guard Aaron Holiday (0)b in the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka talks to Jalen Green (4) while Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault talks to guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and teammates during a time-out in the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets forward Reggie Bullock Jr. (25) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) in the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) passes against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) in the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) inbounds the pass to center Alperen Sengun (28) against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) in the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) in the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Rapper AKON misses the first shot as Houston Rockets mascot ÒClutchÓ watches before the Rockets played the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 6, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) practices before playing against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-USA TODAY Sports

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