Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores career-high 54 in Thunder’s 123-114 win over Jazz
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 54 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Utah Jazz 123-114.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander explodes for 54 points as Thunder beat Jazz
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.
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Player grades: SGA scores career-best 54 points to lead Thunder to 123-114 win over Jazz
To start, both teams relied on their strengths to keep it a close contest. The Thunder forced 27 turnovers and scored 39 points; the Jazz grabbed 23 offensive rebounds and scored 31 second-chance points. Then Gilgeous-Alexander took over down the stretch in a classic MVP moment.
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Jazz: Lauri Markannen (back spasms) is questionable. John Collins (hip injury management) is out. Jordan Clarkson (plantar fasciitis) is out. Cody Williams (ankle sprain) is out. Brice Sensabaugh (ankle sprain) is questionable. Taylor Hendricks (fibula fracture) is out. Johnny Juzang (hand fracture) is out. Micah Potter (G League two-way) is out.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tallied a career-high 54 points (17-35 FG, 17-18 FTs) along with 8 rebounds and 5 assists as the Thunder defeated the Jazz, 123-114. Top Performers – Utah John Collins – 22 points,
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores career-high 54 points as Thunder beat Jazz
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