Photos: Best images from Thunder's 141-106 win over Hornets

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) and Charlotte Hornets guard Wendell Moore Jr. (9) battle for the ball during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder enjoyed a 141-106 win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday. The wire-to-wire victory saw OKC lead by as many as 35 points.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored an efficient 30 points in three quarters. Chet Holmgren had 14 points and five rebounds. Isaiah Hartenstein tallied 12 points and 10 rebounds. Cason Wallace had 11 points and five assists.

Meanwhile, Miles Bridges had 20 points on 5-of-12 shooting. Nick Smith Jr. had 14 points. Josh Green finished with 12 points. Charlotte was extremely short-handed.

Let's look at some of the best photos from the Thunder's 35-point win over the Hornets:

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots between Charlotte Hornets center Jusuf Nurkic (11) and guard Josh Green (10) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes up for a basket beside Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) dunks against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) steals the ball away from Charlotte Hornets guard KJ Simpson (25) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Adam Flagler (14) goes up for a shot under the basket against Charlotte Hornets forward Taj Gibson (67) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee watches his team play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) grabs the ball from Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dillon Jones (3) as he fell to the ground during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) goes up for a shot as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry (30) moves the ball between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) and forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry (30) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard DaQuan Jeffries (3) has his shot blocked by Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) drives to the basket beside Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. (8) drives to the basket beside Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry (30) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) is fouled by Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. (8) on the way to the basket during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) shoots a three point basket over Charlotte Hornets guard Seth Curry (30) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after loosing control of the ball between Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. (8) and guard Wendell Moore Jr. (9) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) stands down court on defense against the Charlotte Hornets during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) shoots a three point basket against the Charlotte Hornets during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) blocks a shot by Charlotte Hornets guard Nick Smith Jr. (8) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team during a play against the Charlotte Hornets during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) moves around Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) on a play against the Charlotte Hornets during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) dribbles down the court as Charlotte Hornets guard KJ Simpson (25) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) dunks as Charlotte Hornets guard KJ Simpson (25) looks on during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots beside Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Green (10) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Mar 21, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles down the court against the Charlotte Hornets during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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