Playing the first night of the final back-to-back of the season, the Oklahoma City Thunder suffered their worst loss of the season to the shorthanded Charlotte Hornets, 137-134, on Tuesday.
The problem wasn’t the offense — as the Thunder had a trio of 30-point scorers in Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams and Isaiah Joe. Amazing production with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander out due to an ankle sprain.
The problem was the defense — as P.J. Washington scored a career-high 43 points on 16-of-24 shooting with 22 of them coming in the fourth quarter.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s three-point loss to the Hornets.
Mar 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket against Charlotte Hornets forward JT Thor (21) during the second half at Paycom Center. Charlotte won 137-134. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots the ball past Charlotte Hornets forward JT Thor (21) during the second half at Paycom Center. Charlotte defeated Oklahoma City 137-134. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) reacts to an officials call on a play against the Charlotte Hornets during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots the ball against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at Paycom Center. Charlotte defeated Oklahoma City 137-134. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (25) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward P.J. Washington (25) reacts after a defensive play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Charlotte defeated Oklahoma City 137-134. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 28, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward JT Thor (21) grabs a loose ball against Oklahoma City…
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