Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 54 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Utah Jazz 123-114.

It wouldn’t really be a 2024-25 Utah Jazz game if the opponent didn’t pull off some historic feat or a player on the opposing team didn’t have a career night.

Still without its two big men, the Oklahoma City Thunder went to battle against a healthy Utah Jazz, walking away with a 123-114 victory, improving to 36-7 on t

Gilgeous-Alexander took a break to start the final quarter, and the Thunder led 102-99 when he checked back in. He hit a 3-pointer that gave OKC a 115-106 lead and secured his career night. He then scored his 50th point on a pull-up jumper over Lauri Markkanen with 1:28 to go that gave the Thunder a 119-110 lead.

It's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder against Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night at Paycom Center.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 54 ... Gilgeous-Alexander scored his 50th point on a pullup jumper over Lauri Markkanen with 1:28 to go that gave the Thunder a ...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 54 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 123-114 home win over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Neither team led by double digits until the Thunder pulled away in the last 3 1/2 minutes.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 22, 2025, in Oklahoma City.

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