Photos: Best images from Thunder's 119-98 loss to Rockets

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue their new grim reality with a 119-98 loss to the Houston Rockets on Saturday. They looked completely lifeless as the talent discrepancy eventually blew open the scoreboard in the second half. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points, but received very little help. Jared McCain had 10 points on 14 shot attempts. Kenrich Williams had 11 points and seven rebounds. Bennett Stirtz scored 11 points off the bench. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant didn't need to force things with just 14 points. Jabari Smith Jr. exploded for 30 points and nine rebounds. Alperen Sengun flirted with a triple-double of 16 points, nine rebounds and nine assists. Marcus Smart had 24 points. Let's look at some of the best photos from the Thunder's 21-point loss to the Rockets: