Thunder defeat Jazz 130-107, extend winning streak to eight in nine games

The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their strong performance by defeating the Utah Jazz 130-107, marking their eighth victory in nine games. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 21 points, while Chet Holmgren contributed 20 points. The Thunder outscored the Jazz 39-25 in the second quarter, establishing a commanding lead that they maintained throughout the game. Despite a standout performance from John Collins, who scored 26 points for Utah, the Jazz struggled, particularly with turnovers, resulting in 37 points for the Thunder off those mistakes. The Thunder's record now positions them significantly ahead in the Western Conference standings, as they aim for home-court advantage in the playoffs. Oklahoma City will next face the Minnesota Timberwolves in a back-to-back matchup.