The Oklahoma City Thunder delivered another statement performance on Sunday night, dismantling the Utah Jazz 146-111 in a game that felt over almost as soon as it began.
From the opening minutes, the Thunder made it clear there would be no slip-up. A blistering 25-9 run in the first quarter set the tone, with Chet Holmgren leading the charge. The young big man poured in 21 points in under three quarters, showcasing his efficiency and growing dominance as the postseason approaches.
But while Holmgren’s performance was eye-catching, it was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who quietly made history. The Thunder’s superstar dropped 20 points, extending his remarkable streak to an NBA-record 138 consecutive games with 20 or more points. In a season defined by consistency, this milestone further cements his place among the league’s elite—and adds serious weight to his MVP case.
Oklahoma City’s dominance wasn’t limited to individual brilliance. The team played some of its best collective basketball of the season, racking up a season-high 40 assists. Jalen Williams contributed 15 points and seven assists, while Luguentz Dort continued his late-season surge with 13 points on efficient shooting.
By the time head coach Mark Daigneault pulled his starters late in the third quarter, the Thunder were already cruising with a lead exceeding 30 points. It marked their fifth straight win and their 17th victory in the last 18 games—a run that has firmly established them as the team to beat in the Western Conference.
On the other side, the Jazz continue to struggle. Despite a strong 34-point outing from Brice Sensabaugh, Utah suffered its eighth consecutive loss, highlighting the gap in quality between the two teams.
With just four games remaining, the Thunder now sit at 62-16 and are closing in on the No. 1 seed for the third straight season. Their magic number is down to two—and based on this performance, it feels less like a question of if they’ll clinch, and more like how dominant they’ll look when they do.
