The Oklahoma City Thunder had their first relatively stress-free contest of the season. They cruised to a 117-100 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. They led by as many as 24 points and never trailed.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an efficient 30 points on 12-of-17 shooting. He did all that in just three quarters. Meanwhile, Chet Holmgren broke out with 31 points and 12 rebounds. Ajay Mitchell also had 14 points and seven assists off the bench.

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Meanwhile, Trae Young was quiet with 15 points and 10 assists. Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 17 points. Onyeka Okongwu tallied 11 points and 12 rebounds.

Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 17-point win over the Hawks:

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) tries to dribble past Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) tries to dribble past Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) is fouled by Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) is fouled by Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) is fouled by Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) is fouled by Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) grabs a rebound against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) grabs a rebound against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball against Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball against Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) shoots over Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) shoots over Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) is fouled by Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) is fouled by Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) is fouled by Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) is fouled by Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacts against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles against Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles against Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shown on the court against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shown on the court against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shown on the court against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shown on the court against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles against Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles against Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacts on the bench against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacts on the bench against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks center N'Faly Dante (12) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) battle to control a loose ball during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks center N’Faly Dante (12) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) battle to control a loose ball during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) fight for a rebound during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) fight for a rebound during the second half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) fight for the ball during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Onyeka Okongwu (17) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) fight for the ball during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) goes to the basket between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and center Chet Holmgren (7) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young (11) goes to the basket between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and center Chet Holmgren (7) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) dribbles defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dyson Daniels (5) dribbles defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) controls the ball against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) controls the ball against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) on the court prior to the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) on the court prior to the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) on the court prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) on the court prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) on the court prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) on the court prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye (18) and Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) reach for the opening tip off during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Hawks forward Mouhamed Gueye (18) and Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) reach for the opening tip off during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) on the court prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Oct 25, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) on the court prior to the game against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 25: Head coach Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on October 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 25: Head coach Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the fourth quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on October 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 25: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is fouled by Onyeka Okongwu #17 of the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on October 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 25: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is fouled by Onyeka Okongwu #17 of the Atlanta Hawks during the fourth quarter at State Farm Arena on October 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 25: Chet Holmgren #7 reacts with Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder following the 117-100 victory over the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on October 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 25: Chet Holmgren #7 reacts with Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder following the 117-100 victory over the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on October 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 25: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is fouled by Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks during the third quarter at State Farm Arena on October 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 25: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is fouled by Dyson Daniels #5 of the Atlanta Hawks during the third quarter at State Farm Arena on October 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 25: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is fouled by Asa Newell #14 of the Atlanta Hawks during the third quarter at State Farm Arena on October 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 25: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder is fouled by Asa Newell #14 of the Atlanta Hawks during the third quarter at State Farm Arena on October 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 25: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder sets up a shot during the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on October 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 25: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder sets up a shot during the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on October 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 25: Isaiah Hartenstein #55, Chet Holmgren #7, Jaylin Williams #6 and Chris Youngblood #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder give an interview following the 117-100 victory over the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on October 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 25: Isaiah Hartenstein #55, Chet Holmgren #7, Jaylin Williams #6 and Chris Youngblood #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder give an interview following the 117-100 victory over the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena on October 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 25: Onyeka Okongwu #17 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks against Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on October 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 25: Onyeka Okongwu #17 of the Atlanta Hawks dunks against Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on October 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 25: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks drives against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on October 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 25: Trae Young #11 of the Atlanta Hawks drives against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at State Farm Arena on October 25, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images)

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