The Oklahoma City Thunder enjoyed a low-stress 134-120 win over the short-handed Utah Jazz on Monday.
The 14-point margin is a bit deceiving as OKC led by as many as 38 points. The Thunder led the entire way and used a 45-point third quarter to enter the final frame with a 36-point lead.
The Jazz also scored 45 points in the fourth quarter to cut it to as little as 12 points.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points on 12-of-17 shooting and had seven assists. Ousmane Dieng scored a season-high 18 points. Josh Giddey had 12 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.
Utah — who was without Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler and John Collins — were led by rookie Keyonte George with a career-high 30 points.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 14-point win over the Jazz.
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots between Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) and guard Ochai Agbaji (30) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) dribbles the ball down the court against the Utah Jazz during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) drives to the basket against Utah Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks (0) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) dunks against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts to an official’s call during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Davis Bertans (9) defends a shot by Utah Jazz forward Luka Samanic (19) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) shoot a three-point basket as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy gestures to his team against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) moves past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) on the way to the basket during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) gestures after scoring a three-point basket against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) gestures following a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) fights for a loose ball with Utah Jazz guard Talen Horton-Tucker (5) and forward John Collins (20) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watches his team play against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) gestures after scoring a three-point basket against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) passes the ball beside Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio (16) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio (16) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio (16) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder fans cheer on their team against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots between Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) and guard Keyonte George (3) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots ahead of Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk (41) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) moves past Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk (41) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives beside Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio (16) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) dribbles the ball down the court against the Utah Jazz during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives beside Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio (16) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder Girls perform during a time out against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) and guard Cason Wallace (22) shake hands before the start of a game against the Utah Jazz at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 11, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) warms up before the start of a game against the Utah Jazz at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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