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Fans react to Thunder falling to Heat

Published

January 18, 2026

Pelle Larsson dunk during Heat Thunder game

Jan 17, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Heat guard Pelle Larsson (9) dunks against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered their eighth loss of the season on Saturday. It was a heartbreaking two-point defeat at the hands of Andrew Wiggins.

OKC fell 122-120 to the Heat, and fans reacted online.

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Winning on DWade's bday pic.twitter.com/yfrt3mnCpC

— Jimuel Cedo (@IvanCedo) January 18, 2026

That last Qtr & especially the last 45 sec felt like 2021-22 regular season. Vibes from the team are hype, D wade bday & Kaseya was incredible, way to show out #HeatNation 🫡 #JoyDealers #NotYourSauce

— Shhhh 🤫 (@Kushykushhh) January 18, 2026

Bam Adebayo dropped Chet Holmgren 😭

(via @MiamiClip) pic.twitter.com/u9y2roe4HD

— 𝙃𝙀𝘼𝙏 𝙉𝘼𝙏𝙄𝙊𝙉 (@HeatvsHaters) January 18, 2026

THAT IS HEAT CULTURE https://t.co/H96QFDqyOQ

— 𝐃𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐝⚡️ (@TwoWayDav) January 18, 2026

Thunder lose to the Heat

The Detroit Pistons are only 2 games back of the best record in the entire NBA pic.twitter.com/TnQAS5M5FI

— Mr. Detroit (@BARRtimeanytime) January 18, 2026

This is clearly the best win of the season for a Heat team that has been up and down all year long. Maybe this win will change the fortunes of the Heat.

One thing is for certain: the Thunder will bounce back from the loss.

About the Author Published Jan 18, 2026

TITAN FREY

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