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Clemente Almanza

PHOTOS: Best images from the Thunder’s 130-103 win over the Jazz

The Oklahoma City Thunder snapped a five-game losing streak and won their first game since the All-Star break in a 130-103 blowout victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday.

Without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, everybody on the Thunder played their part as six of the 10 players who played scored at least 11 points.

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Aaron Wiggins led the way as he scored a career-high 27 points. Josh Giddey had an 18-point and 13-assist double-double. Jalen Williams scored 20 points and Lu Dort scored 19 points.

All-Star Lauri Markkanen was held to 20 points and 10 rebounds.

Let’s take a look at the best photos from the Thunder’s 27-point win over the Jazz.

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) gestures after scoring a three point basket against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-103. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) gestures after scoring a basket against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-103. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) works to keep the control of the ball as Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) defends a drive during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-103. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) goes up for a basket against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) runs down the court against the Utah Jazz during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-103. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoots a three point basket against the Utah Jazz during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared Butler (14) drives to the basket against Utah Jazz center Damian Jones (15) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-103. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Utah Jazz center Damian Jones (15) loses control of the ball between Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) and guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-103. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared Butler (14) is defended by Utah Jazz forward Juan Toscano-Anderson (95) on a drive during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-103. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) is defended by Utah Jazz guard Johnny Juzang (33) and forward Juan Toscano-Anderson (95) on a drive to the basket during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-103. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A detailed view of Utah Jazz guard Johnny Juzang (33) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-103. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) and forward Jalen Williams (8) celebrate after a play against the Utah Jazz in the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-103. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A close up view of Utah Jazz forward Juan Toscano-Anderson (95) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-103. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy watches his team play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-103. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy yells to his team during play against the Oklahoma City in the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Utah Jazz forward Juan Toscano-Anderson (95), Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) and guard Tre Mann (23) reach for a rebound during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-103. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Utah Jazz forward Rudy Gay (22) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) on a drive to the basket during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-103. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A close up view of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) shoes during the second half against the Utah Jazz at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-103. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) attempts a dunk against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric (9) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-103. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) works to keep the control of the ball as Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) defends a drive during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-103. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) is defended by Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk (41) and guard Ochai Agbaji (30) during the second half at Paycom Center. Oklahoma City won 130-103. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric (9) shoots a three point basket against the Utah Jazz during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) goes up for a basket between Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk (41) and center Walker Kessler (24) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) drives to the basket against Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio (16) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A wide view of the Paycom Center during a game against the Utah Jazz. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A wide view of fans inside the Paycom Center during a game between the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared Butler (14) warms up before a game against the Utah Jazz at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) warms up before a game against the Utah Jazz at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

Mar 3, 2023; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric (9) warms up before a game against the Utah Jazz at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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