Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 27 points and 10 assists in three quarters, and the Oklahoma City Thunder blew out the Brooklyn Nets 127-101

Brooklyn had an issue playing against Oklahoma City's pace and offensive firepower, especially Shai Gilgeous-Alexander going off for 27 points, 10 rebounds, and four steals in just 29 minutes. Here are three Nets takeaways from Sunday's loss at the Thunder:

The Nets got a look at the team they hope to be one day during Sunday's blowout loss to the Thunder in Oklahoma City.

The Oklahoma City Thunder took its seventh loss of the season to the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, leaving the team at a 34-7 record heading into Sunday nig

The 127-101 beating the Nets took from the Thunder at Paycom Center — and the way OKC has run through the entire league — is a scary reminder of just how well-poised Sunday’s foe is to dominate the NBA both today and tomorrow.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has led the way for the Thunder this season as he has put himself in the MVP race once again. While Shai has been dominant, so has the rest of Oklahoma City’s roster as the Thunder are currently one of the NBA’s best offensive and defensive teams.

The NBA trade deadline is not until Feb. 6, but the buzz around notable players and teams is building up. Keep an eye on players such as Jimmy Butler, Zion Williamson and Zach LaVine, who'll be linked to possible trades. One team to watch is the Phoenix Suns, who have stayed busy in January, making two trades while remaining in the mix for Butler.

The Brooklyn Nets are officially tanking, and they are not even trying to hide it. They have lost six games in a row, they are 1-11 in their last 12, and they can’t even play motivated enough to win on Vince Carter’s retirement night.

Amid their 3-point shooting woes, the Orlando Magic are reportedly a dark horse to add Brooklyn Nets forward Cameron Johnson to their Paolo Banchero-led core.

Bradley Beal may move back into the starting lineup, and the Hawks will begin Week 14 without Jalen Johnson and Trae Young.

The Lakers and Clippers have moved into the top 10 of the NBA power rankings and are beginning to look like true contenders.