Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 54 points and led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 123-114 victory over the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

Gilgeous-Alexander made 17 of 35 field goals and 17 of 18 free throws, surpassing his previous high of 45 points. He also contributed eight rebounds, five assists, and three steals.

Jalen Williams added 25 points for the Thunder (36-7), who are now tied with Cleveland for the league’s best record.

John Collins had 22 points and 12 rebounds for the Jazz, while Collin Sexton scored 18 points with nine assists, and Walker Kessler recorded 17 points and 15 rebounds. This marked Utah’s fourth consecutive loss.

Gilgeous-Alexander dazzled with 23 points in the first half, helping Oklahoma City to a 57-55 lead at halftime. He extended the lead further with 18 points in the third quarter.

He returned from a break at a critical moment, hitting a crucial 3-pointer that propelled the Thunder into a 115-106 advantage and finalized the historic night.

Key Observations

• Jazz Performance: Utah scored 31 second-chance points from 23 offensive rebounds but struggled against the dominant performance of the Thunder.
• Thunder Insights: Oklahoma City was short on size due to the absence of Isaiah Hartenstein, allowing Utah to win the rebounding battle 52-39.

Significant Moment

Gilgeous-Alexander achieved his 50th point with a pull-up jumper over Lauri Markkanen with 1:28 remaining in the game, securing a 119-110 lead for the Thunder.

Notable Statistic

Oklahoma City countered their size deficiency by capitalizing on 39 points from Utah’s 27 turnovers.

Upcoming Matches

• The Jazz will visit Memphis on Saturday while the Thunder host Dallas on Thursday.