Thunder's Overtime Symphony Silences Jazz in Oklahoma City

The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their impressive run with a thrilling 129-125 victory over the Utah Jazz at the Paycom Center. This win improved the Thunder's record to 31-7, while the Jazz fell to 12-24. The game was tightly contested, with both teams exchanging leads multiple times before heading into overtime.

First Quarter

The Thunder set an early tone by outscoring the Jazz 31-22 in the first quarter. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led OKC's charge, showcasing his scoring prowess and setting up teammates effectively. The home team capitalized on fast breaks and maintained a high shooting percentage from inside the paint.

Second Quarter

In response, Utah rallied in the second quarter, narrowing OKC’s lead by scoring 31 points compared to Thunder’s 27. Lauri Markkanen was instrumental for Utah during this period, contributing significantly on both ends of the court and keeping his team within striking distance.

Third Quarter

Both teams matched each other point-for-point in a high-scoring third quarter that saw each side netting 33 points. Chet Holmgren stood out for OKC with his defensive presence and rebounding ability, which helped maintain their slim advantage going into the final period of regulation.

Fourth Quarter

The fourth quarter witnessed intense back-and-forth action as Utah managed to tie up proceedings at one point due to strong performances from their bench players who added crucial points when needed most. However, despite being outscored slightly (28-23), OKC held firm defensively thanks largely again due efforts from Luguentz Dort whose steals were pivotal throughout this phase ensuring no easy baskets came through easily against them either way around here too!

Overtime

In overtime play where tensions ran high amongst fans present there witnessing live firsthand what unfolded next: it was none other than Ajay Mitchell stepping up big time delivering clutch shots alongside Isaiah Joe whose contributions proved vital ultimately sealing deal favorably towards home side securing yet another memorable win under belt thus far season long journey continues onward upward trajectory wise indeed!

With this victory now behind them already looking ahead eagerly anticipating next matchup scheduled January ninth Memphis Grizzlies FedExForum tip-off slated eight PM Eastern Daylight Time available viewing pleasure across various networks including FDSSE FDSOK NBA TV WMC-TV respectively so mark calendars accordingly don’t miss chance catch all action unfold live right before eyes once more soon enough surely shall be worth watching closely indeed!

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