The Oklahoma City Thunder were not able to close out 2022 with a home win as they were thoroughly beaten by the shorthanded Philadelphia 76ers, 115-96.
With a thin frontcourt, the Sixers were able to dominate inside, outscoring the Thunder 66-46 inside the paint. This will likely continue to be an issue for the Thunder as they lack size for the foreseeable future due to injuries.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had his worst game of the season, finishing with a season-low 14 points on an inefficient 4-of-15 shooting.
Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 19-point loss to the Sixers.
Dec 31, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) drives against Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) shoots the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton (18) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots the ball against Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) the shot during the second half at Paycom Center. Philadelphia won 115-96. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives against Philadelphia 76ers guard Matisse Thybulle (22) during the second half at Paycom Center. Philadelphia won 115-96. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III (12) shoots a three point basket against Philadelphia 76ers guard Shake Milton (18) during the second half at Paycom Center. Philadelphia won 115-96. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) gestures after a basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Philadelphia won 115-96. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 31, 2022; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai…