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Thunder Rout Jazz 144-112 After 33-4 Third-Quarter Blitz to Stay Unbeaten in NBA Cup Group Play

Oklahoma City hit a season-best 23 three-pointers and forced 28 turnovers to move to 16-1 and seize control of West Group A.

OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - JANUARY 22: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Paycom Center on January 22, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joshua Gateley/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 31 points and eight assists on 9-of-14 shooting, including 3-of-3 from beyond the arc.
  • Utah led by as many as 18 and posted a 44-point first quarter before Oklahoma City closed the third with a 33-4 run to flip the game.
  • The Thunder shot 61.4% from the field and 62.2% from deep (23-of-37), with Isaiah Joe scoring 16 and Jaylin Williams hitting five threes for 15.
  • Oklahoma City turned Utah’s 28 turnovers into 44 points as its pressure defense produced nine third-quarter giveaways and a 43-20 edge in the period.
  • The victory extended OKC’s win streak to eight and put it at 2-0 in group play and first in Group A on point differential; the Jazz fell to 5-10 overall and 0-3 in the tournament.