Jalen Williams scored 27 points (11 in the fourth quarter), and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 134-129.
The Thunder never trailed and led by as many as 19.
During clutch time, the Thunder outscored the Jazz 12-1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (No. 2 in clutch wins added, 2023-24) scored 5 of the Thunder’s 12 on 2 for 2 shooting and 1 for 1 at the line.
Gilgeous-Alexander had 31 points and 6 assists, and Josh Giddey added 20 points (10 in the paint), 10 rebounds and 6 assists. The Thunder had 3 20-point scorers.
For the Jazz, Collin Sexton had a season-high 31 points and 7 assists, and Lauri Markkanen added 26 points and 10 rebounds. John Collins scored a season-high 21 points on 7 for 11 shooting. The Jazz had 3 20-point scorers.
The Thunder shot 55.8% from the field and 43.8% from 3 to the Jazz’s 48.3% and 40.6%. They outscored the Jazz 29-13 on the fast break. Jalen Williams fouled out.