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PHOTOS: Best images from Thunder’s 117-115 preseason loss to Hornets

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The Oklahoma City Thunder elected to use their 117-115 preseason loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday to let their depth play heavy minutes.

Before the game, the Thunder ruled out their entire starting lineup with rest. This allowed several bench players to play significant minutes against the Hornets — who played a more traditional regular-season lineup.

Jaylin Williams led the way for the Thunder in their close loss. In his first preseason start, he had 18 points, nine rebounds and three assists. Aaron Wiggins also had 16 points.

Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s two-point preseason loss to the Hornets.

Oct 15, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) brings the ball up court against the Charlotte Hornets in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 15, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Vasilije Micic (29) drives against Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 15, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) looks to pass around Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (25) in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 15: Aaron Wiggins #21 of the Oklahoma City Thunder shoots a layup over R.J. Hunter #2 of the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of their game at Spectrum Center on October 15, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 15: Aaron Wiggins #21 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives between Edmond Sumner (R) #45 of the Charlotte Hornets and Nathan Mensah #31 during the second of of the game at Spectrum Center on October 15, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images)

Oct 15, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) dunks against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 15, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) shoots over Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (3) in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 15, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) drives to the basket past Charlotte Hornets guard Frank Ntilikina (21) in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 15, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) shoots over Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 15, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) pushes the ball up court against the Charlotte Hornets in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 15, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) shoots against Charlotte Hornets guard Frank Ntilikina in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 15, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Keyontae Johnson (18) dunks against Charlotte Hornets center Nick Richards (4) in the first half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 15, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Steve Clifford talks to guard LaMelo Ball (1) as the Hornets play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 15, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball (1) drives into Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 15, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) drives into Oklahoma City Thunder forward Keyontae Johnson (18) in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 15, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault calls a play as his team plays against the Charlotte Hornets in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 15, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Terry Rozier (3) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 15, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (25) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports

Oct 15, 2023; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watches as the Thunder play against the Charlotte Hornets in the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-USA TODAY Sports

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 15: Tre Mann #23 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks to drive past LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets during the second quarter of his game at Spectrum Center on October 15, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 15: Frank Ntilikina #44 of the Charlotte Hornets blocks a shot from Tre Mann #23 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter of the game at Spectrum Center on October 15, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 15: Brandon Miller #24 of the Charlotte Hornets defends Vasilije Micic #29 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter of the game at Spectrum Center on October 15, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 15: LaMelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets gives a thumbs-up prior to the second half of the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Spectrum Center on October 15, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 15: Tre Mann #23 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks to pass the ball during the second half of the game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on October 15, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 15: Jeremiah Robinson-Earl #50 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives to the basket against Nick Richards #4 of the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of their game at Spectrum Center on October 15, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 15: Jeremiah Robinson-Earl #50 of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends Nick Richards #4 of the Charlotte Hornets during the second half of their game at Spectrum Center on October 15, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 15: Nick Richards #4 of the Charlotte Hornets picks up his shoe during the second half of his game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Spectrum Center on October 15, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 15: Nick Richards #4 of the Charlotte Hornets defends Tre Mann #23 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of their game at Spectrum Center on October 15, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images)

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA – OCTOBER 15: Head coach Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the first half of his game against Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on October 15, 2023 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Matt Kelley/Getty Images)

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