Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday.

The Thunder (32-6) have had two blowout wins in a row. They humiliated the lowly Washington Wizards in a 41-point victory on Sunday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points in three quarters.

Back in South Philly after a quick trip down to Orlando, the Philadelphia 76ers are preparing for a battle against the Western Conference’s top dogs, the Oklaho

Kelly Oubre Jr. needs to up his scoring and more Kelly Oubre Jr. must seize the moment. Justin Edwards deserves more minutes. And even though they were depleted, the Sixers have to do a better job of defending opposing guards.

On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers hosted the Western Conference-leading OKC Thunder for the first and only time this season. Less than 24 hours from the matchup, news emerged of an injury that occurred during the action.

Sprain and soreness. Those two words were uttered Tuesday night to describe the condition of the 76ers. They could also describe the reaction of the team’s fans at the Wells Fargo Center. As the injuries and losses mount,

The shorthanded Sixers may have fallen to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night, but that doesn’t mean there weren’t a number of highlights from the squad’s effort worth watching.