The Oklahoma City Thunder welcomed back Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after a five-game absence with another blowout win over the Utah Jazz, 129-119, on Sunday.
In his return, Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 38 points on 10-of-17 shooting. Jalen Williams joined the 30-point club; he scored a career-high 32 points. Josh Giddey added 24 points, nine assists and nine rebounds.
The Thunder led throughout and their lead ballooned as large as 24 points. In both home games against the Jazz, the Thunder led throughout the 96 minutes.
Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 10-point win over the Jazz.
March 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) gestures after scoring a three point basket against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) gestures after scoring a three point basket against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) looks down court during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots a three point basket against Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball down the court against the Utah Jazz during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Utah Jazz forward Rudy Gay (22) drives to the basket around Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; A close up view of Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk (41) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk (41) goes up for a basket between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) and guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) dribbles the ball between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) and forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; A detailed view of Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn (11) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) works to control the ball in front of Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio (16) during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Utah Jazz center Damian Jones (15) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) fight for a loose ball during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) gestures to the fans after scoring a three point basket against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) on a drive to the basket during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) drives against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) talks with Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Utah Jazz guard Talen Horton-Tucker (0) falls between Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the second half at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) dunks in front of Utah Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji (30) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn (11) defends the shot during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket against Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn (11) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric (9) drives around Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) goes up for a basket against Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
March 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; A close up view of Utah Jazz forward Juan Toscano-Anderson (95) shoes during the second quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives to the basket between Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio (16) and forward Juan Toscano-Anderson (95) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives agaisnt Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio (16) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends a shot by Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots against Utah Jazz forward Rudy Gay (22) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reaches for a loose ball during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Utah Jazz forward Rudy Gay (22) defends a drive by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A close up view of Utah Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji (30) shoes during the first quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A close up view of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoes during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 5, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn (11) drives to the basket around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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