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PHOTOS: Best images from Thunder’s 134-115 win over Clippers

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The Oklahoma City Thunder cooled off the red-hot LA Clippers in their 134-115 win on Thursday. LA entered the game with a nine-game winning streak.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 31 points, eight rebounds, four assists and four steals. Chet Holmgren had 21 points, seven assists and six rebounds.

Meanwhile, the Clippers were without Kawhi Leonard, who missed his first game of the season. James Harden had 23 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Paul George had 22 points.

Off the bench, Russell Westbrook had 15 points and 13 rebounds.

Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 19-point win over the Clippers.

Dec. 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots a 3-point basket as LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec. 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) drives to the basket against LA Clippers guard Brandon Boston Jr. (4) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec. 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives against LA Clippers forward Paul George (13) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec. 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) fights for a loose ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guards Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Luguentz Dort (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec. 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoots as LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec. 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; LA Clippers forward Paul George (13) dribbles past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec. 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) gestures after scoring a 3-point basket against the LA Clippers during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec. 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) blocks a shot by LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec. 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacts after play against the LA Clippers during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec. 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team during a play against the LA Clippers during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec. 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) dribbles past LA Clippers forward Paul George (13) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against the LA Clippers during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; LA Clippers center Ivica Zubac (40) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; LA Clippers forward Paul George (13) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) and forward Jalen Williams (8) as he attempts to pass during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; LA Clippers forward Paul George (13) looks down court during a time out against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives past LA Clippers forward Paul George (13) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) grabs his ankle after a drive against the LA Clippers during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against LA Clippers guard Amir Coffey (7) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; LA Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) shoots a layup in front of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; LA Clippers guard James Harden (1) reacts to a call against him during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; LA Clippers guard Russell Westbrook (0) gestures to his team during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Brazilian international soccer player Vinicius Junior shoots a basket after the Oklahoma City Thunder defeat the LA Clippers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, left, and Brazilian international soccer player Vinicius Junior, right, pose for a photo with a fan at Paycom Center after the team defeated the LA Clippers. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Brazilian international soccer player Vinicius Junior, cente, pose for a photo with fans and friends at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Brazilian international soccer player Vinicius Junior, left, meets with Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) after the team defeated the LA Clippers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Dec 21, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) signs a jersey for a fan after his team defeated the LA Clippers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

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