The Oklahoma City Thunder returned from the All-Star break with a chance to get to .500 and failed to do so once again in a 120-119 overtime loss to the Utah Jazz.
Luckily for the Thunder, this is the first of four meetings against the Jazz in the final 25 games of the regular season.
It was an All-Star battle as Lauri Markannen finished with 43 points and 10 rebounds while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 39 points. With a chance to win the game, Gilgeous-Alexander’s banked elbow jumper rimmed out.
Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s one-point overtime loss to the Jazz.
Feb 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball during the second quarter while guarded by Utah Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji (30) at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) is fouled by Utah Jazz forward Juan Toscano-Anderson (95) during the second quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) shoots the ball over Utah Jazz center Damian Jones (15) during the second quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) shoots an open jump shot during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) shoots the ball during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) blocks the shot of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) during the second half at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Juan Toscano-Anderson (95) shoots the ball past Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jeremiah Robinson-Earl (50) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second half at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) reacts to dunking the ball during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) shoots the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric during the second half at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio (16) protects the ball from Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second half at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn (1) shoots the ball over Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) during the second half at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) shoots the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) during the second half at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault walks the sideline during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy walks the sidelines during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) blocks the shot of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second half at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) shoots the ball against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric passes the ball behind the back of Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) during the second quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) shoots the ball over Utah Jazz center Damian Jones (15) during the second quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) runs past Utah Jazz center Damian Jones (15) and to the basket during the second quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball during the second quarter while guarded by Utah Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji (30) at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) gets past Utah Jazz guard Talen Horton-Tucker (0) and shoots the ball during the first quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots an open jump shot during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) blocks the shot of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 23, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) warms up before the game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-USA TODAY Sports
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – FEBRUARY 23: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives past Kris Dunn #11 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of a game at Vivint Arena on February 28, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – FEBRUARY 23: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder drives into Kelly Olynyk #41 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of a game at Vivint Arena on February 28, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – FEBRUARY 23: Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder attempts a shot over Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of a game at Vivint Arena on February 28, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – FEBRUARY 23: Jordan Clarkson #00 of the Utah Jazz defends Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of a game at Vivint Arena on February 28, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – FEBRUARY 23: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dunks over Kelly Olynyk #41 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of a game at Vivint Arena on February 28, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – FEBRUARY 23: Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz rebounds between Jaylin Williams #6 and Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of a game at Vivint Arena on February 28, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – FEBRUARY 23: Juan Toscano-Anderson #95 of the Utah Jazz shoots in front of Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of a game at Vivint Arena on February 28, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – FEBRUARY 23: Talen Horton-Tucker #0 of the Utah Jazz dunks over Jaylin Williams #6 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of a game at Vivint Arena on February 28, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH – FEBRUARY 23: Jordan Clarkson #00 of the Utah Jazz shoots between Kenrich Williams #34 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of a game at Vivint Arena on February 28, 2023 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
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