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It ends as an expected 144-112 win for the Oklahoma City Thunder over the Utah Jazz but it came in an improbable way. The Bricktown Ballers started the game slu

Still, the Thunder's 30-2 run was the quintessential moment that exemplified the defending champion's dominance, extending the NBA's best record to 17 wins in 18 tries, with enough time for Gilgeous-Alexander to sit out the entire fourth quarter. Oklahoma City coerced the Jazz into a whopping 27 turnovers.

The NBA went with a throwback theme for the 2025-26 City Edition uniforms. Every team had the chance to remix an old-school classic. For the Thunder, that was the Native American heritage jerseys they wore in the 2018-19 season. Ironically enough, with Russell Westbrook.

BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City hosts Golden State trying to extend its four-game home winning streak. Oklahoma City went 68-14 overall, 39-13 in Western Conference action and 36-6 at home during the 2024-25 season. The Thunder averaged 120.5 points per game while allowing opponents to score 107.6 last season.

Now, considering that the Oklahoma City Thunder have begun the 2025-26 season on a stellar 15-1 run, many expect them to be the third team to join this list. But, seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry firmly believes that won't happen because of the change in coaching tendencies and the emergence of load management.

Oklahoma City appears to be the clear cut favorite to win the NBA championship. A season after winning the franchises first title, this team is in a good positi

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander anotó 31 puntos y el Thunder de Oklahoma City montó una racha de 33-4 para apalear el viernes 144-112 al Jazz de Utah en un encuentro de la Copa NBA.