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Photos: Best images from Thunder’s 121-119 loss to Mavericks
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Photos: Best images from Thunder’s 121-119 loss to Mavericks

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and forward Jalen Williams (8) high five after a play against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and forward Jalen Williams (8) high five after a play against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to struggle against the Dallas Mavericks. In their first matchup of the season, they suffered a close 121-119 loss.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an efficient 36 points and Jalen Williams had an efficient 27 points. Lu Dort scored 18 points. The rest of the team struggled. The lack of centers was exposed in this loss for OKC.

Meanwhile, the Mavericks survived Luka Doncic’s absence. PJ Washington continues to dominate OKC. He scored a season-high 27 points and grabbed 17 rebounds. Kyrie Irving had 23 points and six assists.

Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s two-point loss to the Mavericks:

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) waits while officials discuss a play during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesNov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) waits while officials discuss a play during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) waits while officials discuss a play during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes the ball between Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall (13) and forward Maxi Kleber (42) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesNov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes the ball between Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall (13) and forward Maxi Kleber (42) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes the ball between Dallas Mavericks forward Naji Marshall (13) and forward Maxi Kleber (42) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) reacts after scoring against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesNov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) reacts after scoring against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) reacts after scoring against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesNov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dillon Jones (3) dribbles the ball down the court against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesNov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dillon Jones (3) dribbles the ball down the court against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dillon Jones (3) dribbles the ball down the court against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) greets fans after his team defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesNov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) greets fans after his team defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) greets fans after his team defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) and Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) celebrate after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesNov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) and Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) celebrate after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) and Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) celebrate after defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) reacts after an official’s call during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesNov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) reacts after an official’s call during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) reacts after an official’s call during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) moves the ball between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) and forward Kenrich Williams (34) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesNov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) moves the ball between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) and forward Kenrich Williams (34) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) moves the ball between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) and forward Kenrich Williams (34) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) shoots a three-point basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesNov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) shoots a three-point basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) shoots a three-point basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) fall into a camera man on a play during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesNov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) fall into a camera man on a play during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Spencer Dinwiddie (26) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) fall into a camera man on a play during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesNov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) dunks against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesNov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) dunks against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) dunks against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A close up view of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's shoes during a game against the Dallas Mavericks at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesNov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A close up view of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's shoes during a game against the Dallas Mavericks at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A close up view of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s shoes during a game against the Dallas Mavericks at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket between Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) and center Dereck Lively II (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesNov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket between Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) and center Dereck Lively II (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket between Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) and center Dereck Lively II (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) goes to the basket against Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesNov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) goes to the basket against Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) goes to the basket against Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dunks against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesNov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dunks against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dunks against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesNov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesNov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd gestures to his team on a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesNov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd gestures to his team on a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd gestures to his team on a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesNov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesNov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks center Dereck Lively II (2) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) drives to the basket between Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) and forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesNov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) drives to the basket between Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) and forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) drives to the basket between Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) and forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) grabs a rebound in front of Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn ImagesNov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) grabs a rebound in front of Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 17, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) grabs a rebound in front of Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford (21) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: Photos: Best images from Thunder’s 121-119 loss to Mavericks