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The Oklahoma City Thunder hit rock bottom in their 124-97 loss to the Charlotte Hornets on Monday. It's easily the worst loss of the season — and really, the worst in years in terms of humiliation.
The Thunder trailed by as many as 30 points. A recent mediocre stretch has reached a fever pitch. That's what happens when you get dominated at home against a rebuild team.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled with 21 points on 7-of-21 shooting. Jalen Williams had 16 points and four assists. Chet Holmgren was quiet with 15 points and six rebounds.
Meanwhile, Brandon Miller scored an efficient 28 points. Kon Knueppel went off for 23 points and five rebounds. Miles Bridges had 17 points and 11 rebounds.
Let's look at some of the best photos from the Thunder's 27-point loss to the Hornets:
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) drives down the court between Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) and guard Kon Knueppel (7) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) moves the ball around Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) passes between Charlotte Hornets guard Lamelo Ball (1) and guard Kon Knueppel (7) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) reacts after a play against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) drives against Charlotte Hornets guard Lamelo Ball (1) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) drives to the basket past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; View of an official NBA basketball during the second half of a game between the Charlotte Hornets and Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) gestures after scoring against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) shoots a three point basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kenrich Williams (34) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kenrich Williams (34) and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) fight for a loose ball during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets center PJ Hall (16) dunks beside Oklahoma City Thunder center Branden Carlson (15) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller (24) and Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams (2) celebrate in the final seconds of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Tre Mann (23) moves the ball down the court against Oklahoma City Thunder center Branden Carlson (15) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton (8) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) shoots from under the basket in front of Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton (8) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) gets hit in the face on a drive beside Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets head coach Charles Lee reacts during a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Collin Sexton (8) drives past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) high fives center Branden Carlson (15) after a play against the Charlotte Hornets during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) goes up for a basket between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) and guard Jalen Williams (8) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USACharlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges (0) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder fans cheer for their team as they play against the Charlotte Hornets during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watches his team play against the Charlotte Hornets during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) goes up for a dunk against the Charlotte Hornets during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Tip off of a game between the Charlotte Hornets and Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) and Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) reach for a rebound during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) drives between Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) and Charlotte Hornets center PJ Hall (16) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate (14) dunks over Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Lamelo Ball (1) drives to the basket around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Jan 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) reacts after a play against the Charlotte Hornets during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JANUARY 5: Lamelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets attempts a pass during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on January 5, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JANUARY 5: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Paycom Center on January 5, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JANUARY 5: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball in front of Kon Knueppel #7 of the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at Paycom Center on January 5, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JANUARY 5: Lamelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets looks on during a free throw during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on January 5, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JANUARY 5: Brandon Miller #24 of the Charlotte Hornets celebrates a made basket with his bench during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on January 5, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JANUARY 5: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder attempts a shot during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Paycom Center on January 5, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JANUARY 5: Lamelo Ball #1 of the Charlotte Hornets celebrates a made basket during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on January 5, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JANUARY 5: Brandon Miller #24 of the Charlotte Hornets celebrates a made basket with his bench during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center on January 5, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JANUARY 5: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks the ball during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Paycom Center on January 5, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JANUARY 5: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after a made basket during the first half against the Charlotte Hornets at Paycom Center on January 5, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 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 Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: Photos: Best images from Thunder's 124-97 loss to Hornets
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