Photos: Best images from Thunder's 128-126 preseason loss to Bucks

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2), guard Jared McCain (3), and guard Jalen Williams (8) watch their team play against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder fell in a 128-126 preseason loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. Even with a blown 24-point lead, there is no need to stress over the results. The first half was awesome. While the second half was flatter than a day-old soda.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a low-stress 17 points and five assists. Jalen Williams had 16 points and six assists. Aday Mara was once again monstrous with 22 points and six rebounds. Bennett Stirtz scored a sizzling 20 points.

Meanwhile, Myles Turner had 19 points and five rebounds. Kel'el Ware had an 18-point and 12-rebound double-double. Tyler Herro was quiet with 13 points and three assists.

Let's look at some of the best photos from the Thunder's two-point preseason loss to the Bucks:

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Aday Mara (15) looks to pass against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Aday Mara (15) dunks against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) gestures after scoring against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault talks to Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) and guard Jared McCain (3) during the second half of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Bennett Stirtz (14) shoots a three point basket as Milwaukee Bucks guard Brayden Burries (0) defends during the second half of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) gestures after scoring against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; during the first quarter of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kenrich Williams (34) and Milwaukee Bucks guard Brayden Burries (0) reach for a loose ball during the first half of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) goes up for a basket beside Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro (11) during the first half of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Aday Mara (15) dunks between Milwaukee Bucks center Kel'el Ware (9) and center Jericho Sims (00) during the first half of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) shoots over Milwaukee Bucks forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) during the first half of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) drives to the basket past Milwaukee Bucks center Kel'el Ware (9) during the first half of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) moves the ball around Milwaukee Bucks forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) during the first half of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Aday Mara (15) after scoring against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) moves the ball past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) during the first half of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) goes up for a basket against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) smiles after a play against the Milwaukee Bucks during the first half of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Jericho Sims (00) dunks beside Oklahoma City Thunder forward Andrew Holifield (17) during the second half of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Brayden Burries (0) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Anthony Pritchard (30) during the second half of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Bennett Stirtz (14) steals the ball away from Milwaukee Bucks guard Cormac Ryan (30) during the second half of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; An Oklahoma City Thunder Drummer performs during a time out against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Jaime Jaquez Jr. (24) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain (3) during the second half of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Pete Nance (35) drives past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Brooks Barnhizer (23) during the second half of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Milwaukee Bucks guard Brayden Burries (0) moves the ball down the court as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Dix (21) defends during the second half of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Bennett Stirtz (14) drives across the court against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Oct 7, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Taylor Jenkins talks to Milwaukee Bucks guard Tyler Herro (11) during the second half of a preseason game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images