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

The Oklahoma City Thunder continue to overwhelm opponents on a nightly basis, strengthening their hold on the Western Conference’s top spot. Entering Friday at 16-1, Oklahoma City added another statement win in NBA Cup play, rolling past the Utah Jazz 144-112 to improve to 2-0 in Group Play.

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.

In Wednesday’s victory over the Kings, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for the Thunder as he recorded 33 points and eight rebounds while Chet Holmgren added 21 points and seven rebounds of his own. Now Oklahoma City will try to keep their torrid start to the season going on Friday night in a matchup against a struggling Jazz team.

The Oklahoma City Thunder opens their in-season tournament run on the road against the Sacramento Kings Friday.

Oklahoma City Thunder aim to extend their impressive 16-1 record as they face the Utah Jazz in Salt Lake City. Brandon Carlson returns to his hometown for this NBA Cup matchup at the Delta Center.

The Pacers' rapid nosedive continues, and on Friday night, they became the first team to be eliminated from NBA Cup contention.