The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away late in their 127-108 win over the Washington Wizards on Thursday. It took longer than most anticipated, but a strong second half allowed the starters to have a short night.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 31 points in three quarters. Isaiah Joe and Ajay Mitchell each scored 20 points. Both stepped up with Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren being out. Isaiah Hartenstein also had 17 points, eight rebounds and five assists.

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Bilal Coulibaly had 16 points and eight rebounds. CJ McCollum finished with 19 points. Alex Sarr had 14 points and eight rebounds. Kyshawn George tallied 12 points, seven rebounds and six assists.

Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 19-point win over the Wizards:

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoots a three point basket over Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoots a three point basket over Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives between Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) and forward Marvin Bagley III (35) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives between Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) and forward Marvin Bagley III (35) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) reacts after a play against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) reacts after a play against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) and Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (22) fight for a loose ball during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) and Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (22) fight for a loose ball during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) dunks against the Washington Wizards during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) dunks against the Washington Wizards during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team during a play against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team during a play against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (22) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (22) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) drives between Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) and guard AJ Johnson (4) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) drives between Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) and guard AJ Johnson (4) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) shoots over Washington Wizards forward Marvin Bagley III (35) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) shoots over Washington Wizards forward Marvin Bagley III (35) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) gestures during the second half of a game against the Washington Wizards at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) gestures during the second half of a game against the Washington Wizards at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards forward Marvin Bagley III (35) moves the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards forward Marvin Bagley III (35) moves the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) gestures as he dribbles down the court against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) gestures as he dribbles down the court against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) passes against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles down the court against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles down the court against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives around Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives around Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) dribbles down the court against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) dribbles down the court against the Washington Wizards during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Washington Wizards forward Marvin Bagley III (35) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Washington Wizards forward Marvin Bagley III (35) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards guard CJ McCollum (3) drives past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards guard CJ McCollum (3) drives past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Washington Wizards guard CJ McCollum (3) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Washington Wizards guard CJ McCollum (3) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and forward Jaylin Williams (6) react after an officials call after a play against the Washington Wizards during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and forward Jaylin Williams (6) react after an officials call after a play against the Washington Wizards during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) shoots over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (22) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards forward Khris Middleton (22) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) passes around Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) passes around Washington Wizards guard Tre Johnson (12) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe gestures to his team during a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Brian Keefe gestures to his team during a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) high fives his team during introductions before the start of a game against the Washington Wizards at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) high fives his team during introductions before the start of a game against the Washington Wizards at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards guard CJ McCollum (3) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards guard CJ McCollum (3) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 30, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyshawn George (18) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) defends 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 127-108 win over Wizards