The Thunder move one step closer to clinching a spot in the play-in tournament heading into the final weekend of the regular season. NBA
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 22 points to help the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder snap a three-game losing streak in a 114-98 victory over the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City on Thursday, April 6 .
Josh Giddey contributed 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 8 assists for the Thunder. Eight OKC players scored at least nine points in the road win.Kris Dunn finished with 22 points, 8 assists, and 7 boards, while Kelly Olynyk totaled 16 points, 14 rebounds, and 8 assists to pace the Jazz. OKC stormed out to its largest lead of 18 early in the fourth quarter by opening on a 10-0 run, capped by a Dario Saric triple with 10:31 remaining. Saric had 14 points and 10 rebounds with 2 blocks.
Isaiah Joe gave the Thunder a 45-29 lead by capping a 10-0 run with two free throws and a three-pointer in the second quarter.
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