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Photos: Best images from Thunder's 116-108 win over Bulls

The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away late in their 116-108 win over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. They led by as many as 19 points and had full control despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's absence.

Chet Holmgren had 12 points and 11 rebounds. Jared McCain scored 20 points off the bench. Isaiah Joe had 19 points. Jaylin Williams tallied 17 points, 16 rebounds and six assists.

Josh Giddey finished with 14 points, nine rebounds and nine assists. Guerschon Yabusele had 18 points and 12 rebounds. Collin Sexton scored 20 points off the bench.

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

Mar 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) defends against Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7)during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Mar 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) dunks the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Mar 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls forward Isaac Okoro (35) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Mar 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls guard Rob
Dillingham (7) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Mar 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Rob
Dillingham (7) defends against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso (9) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Mar 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Rob
Dillingham (7), center Nick Richards (13), center Lachlan Olbrich (47), guard Collin Sexton (2) and forward Leonard Miller (11) stand on the court during the second half of an NBA game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Mar 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) defends against Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Mar 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls center Nick Richards (13) defends against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Mar 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan reacts during the second half of an NBA game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Mar 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) shoots against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Mar 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) shoots against Chicago Bulls forward Guerschon Yabusele (28) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Mar 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain (3) reacts after scoring a three-pointer against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Mar 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls forward Guerschon Yabusele (28) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Mar 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Leonard Miller (11) defends against Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Mar 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault directs his team against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Mar 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) signs autographs before an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Mar 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) warms up before an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Mar 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends against Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Mar 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Guerschon Yabusele (28) defends against Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Mar 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) signs autographs before an NBA game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Mar 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls center Nick Richards (13) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Mar 3, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 03: Leonard Miller #11 and Collin Sexton #2 of the Chicago Bulls defend Cason Wallace #22 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at the United Center on March 03, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 03: Cason Wallace #22 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles the ball against Tre Jones #30 of the Chicago Bulls during the fourth quarter at the United Center on March 03, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 03: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder defends Guerschon Yabusele #28 of the Chicago Bulls during the first quarter at the United Center on March 03, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 03: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball against Isaac Okoro #35 of the Chicago Bulls during the fourth quarter at the United Center on March 03, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 03: Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on from the bench during the third quarter against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on March 03, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 03: Collin Sexton #2 of the Chicago Bulls dribbles the ball against Isaiah Joe #11 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at the United Center on March 03, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 03: Head coach Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder looks on during the first quarter against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on March 03, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 03: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder reacts after a play during the third quarter against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on March 03, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 03: Matas Buzelis #14 of the Chicago Bulls dribbles the ball against Chris Youngblood #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter at the United Center on March 03, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 03: Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls passes the ball against Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the third quarter at the United Center on March 03, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 03: Chet Holmgren #7 of the Oklahoma City Thunder rebounds the ball against Leonard Miller #11 of the Chicago Bulls during the second quarter at the United Center on March 03, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 03: Aaron Wiggins #21 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles the ball against Matas Buzelis #14 and Guerschon Yabusele #28 of the Chicago Bulls during the first quarter at the United Center on March 03, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)

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