Thunder Overwhelm Jazz 133-107 in Penultimate Home Game

A One‑Sided Showdown

On Sunday, April 5, the Oklahoma City Thunder entered the Paycom Center for the penultimate home game of the regular season against a depleted Utah Jazz roster. The Thunder announced a clean injury slate, with Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams all cleared to play. In contrast, Utah listed four of its projected starters—Lauri Markkanen (hip), Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee), Keyonte George (hamstring) and Walker Kessler (shoulder)—as unavailable.

Starting Lineups

OKC fielded its usual starting five: Gilgeous‑Alexander, Holmgren, Williams, Josh Giddey and Derrick Frye. The Jazz were forced to start a rotation of role players and recent call‑ups, lacking the size and firepower of their injured stars.

The Game

The Thunder seized control early, building a double‑digit lead by halftime. Gilgeous‑Alexander paced the offense with 28 points and seven assists, while Holmgren added a double‑double. Oklahoma City’s defense stifled the Jazz, forcing turnovers and limiting Utah to 107 points. The final 133‑107 margin marked the Thunder’s fourth straight win and essentially a “gimme” as the team clinches a top seed, while the Jazz continue a losing streak.

Looking Ahead

With the regular season winding down, the Thunder will travel west for a three‑game stretch against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Jazz, still in a tanking mode, will try to regroup before the final three games of their campaign.