The Oklahoma City Thunder destroyed the New Orleans Pelicans in a 137-106 win on Sunday. They’ve now tied their franchise-best 7-0 start from last season.

Even without Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, the Thunder didn’t need much time to put this away. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 30 points in three quarters. Isaiah Hartenstein had 14 points and 14 rebounds. Jaylin Williams scored 12 points. Cason Wallace had 13 points and five steals.

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Meanwhile, Zion Williamson was quiet with 20 points and nine rebounds. Trey Murphy III had 19 points and five rebounds. Jeremiah Fears only had 16 points and four assists.

Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 31-point win over the Pelicans:

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) goes to the basket beside New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (3) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) goes to the basket beside New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (3) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes up for a basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes up for a basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Trey Murphy III (25) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes up for a basket between New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) and forward Herbert Jones (2) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes up for a basket between New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) and forward Herbert Jones (2) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) shoots as New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) shoots as New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) drives between New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears (0) and forward Herbert Jones (2) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) drives between New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears (0) and forward Herbert Jones (2) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Branden Carlson (15) goes to the basket for a shot against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Branden Carlson (15) goes to the basket for a shot against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) smiles during New Orleans Pelicans free-throws during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) smiles during New Orleans Pelicans free-throws during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) goes up for a dunk beside Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) goes up for a dunk beside Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) drives to the basket between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) drives to the basket between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; An official Wilson basketball during the second half of a game between the New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; An official Wilson basketball during the second half of a game between the New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears (0) works to control the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) attempts to steal during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears (0) works to control the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) attempts to steal during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) moves past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) on a drive to the basket during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) moves past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) on a drive to the basket during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) moves past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) on a drive to the basket during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) moves past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) on a drive to the basket during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (3) drives down the court as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jordan Poole (3) drives down the court as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) shoots a three point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) shoots a three point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) goes up for a basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) goes up for a basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after a call against him following a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) reacts after a call against him following a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55), guard Cason Wallace (22), and New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) fight for control of the ball during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55), guard Cason Wallace (22), and New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) fight for control of the ball during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots from between New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) and forward Herbert Jones (2) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots from between New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) and forward Herbert Jones (2) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during New Orleans Pelicans free-throws during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during New Orleans Pelicans free-throws during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) shoots beside Oklahoma City Thunder center Branden Carlson (15) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi (21) shoots beside Oklahoma City Thunder center Branden Carlson (15) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder fans cheer for their team against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder fans cheer for their team against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2) drives to the basket past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (2) drives to the basket past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green watches his team play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green watches his team play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) smiles after a defensive play against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) smiles after a defensive play against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) shoots against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) shoots against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) shoots a 3-point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) shoots a 3-point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) shoots a three point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) shoots a three point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USAOklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) yells for the ball after Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) grabs a rebound during the first quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USAOklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) yells for the ball after Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) grabs a rebound during the first quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA;New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) moves the ball around Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) after a rebound during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Nov 2, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA;New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) moves the ball around Oklahoma City Thunder center Isaiah Hartenstein (55) after a rebound 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 137-106 win over Pelicans