The Oklahoma City Thunder inched closer to a Play-In tournament berth with a stressful 114-98 win over the undermanned Utah Jazz on Thursday.
In the final road game of the season, the Thunder’s benched help lead them to the crucial win. The four-man bench unit of Aaron Wiggins, Dario Saric, Isaiah Joe and Lindy Waters III helped OKC get the victory with 50 bench points.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 22 points on 7-of-19 shooting.
For the Jazz, Kris Dunn had 22 points and eight assists while Kelly Olynyk had 16 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 16-point win.
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dunks the ball against the Utah Jazz in the first quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) takes a three point shot against the Utah Jazz in the second quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) dunks the ball against the Utah Jazz in the fourth quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric (9) reacts to making a three point shot against the Utah Jazz in the fourth quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn (11) moves against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) in the third quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) signs an autograph walking off the court after a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) greets fans after a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; The Utah Jazz dance team performs during a fourth quarter time out against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy looks on against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Udoka Azubuike (20) shoots the ball over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric (9) in the fourth quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk (41) goes to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) in the fourth quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Dario Saric (9) reacts to making a three point shot against the Utah Jazz in the fourth quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault looks on against the Utah Jazz in the third quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) is fouled going to the basket against Utah Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji (30) in the third quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reaches for the ball against Utah Jazz forward Juan Toscano-Anderson (95) in the third quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) lays the ball up past Utah Jazz forward Simone Fontecchio (16) in the third quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball against Utah Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji (30) in the third quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) controls the ball against Utah Jazz center Damian Jones (15) in the third quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Udoka Azubuike (20) dunks the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the third quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) dunks the ball over Utah Jazz forward Luka Samanic (19) in the third quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) moves past Utah Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji (30) in the second quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots a three point shot over Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk (41) in the second quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) is fouled by Utah Jazz forward Luka Samanic (19) in the second quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (left) and forward Kenrich Williams (right) speak during a time out against the Utah Jazz in the second quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault looks on against the Utah Jazz in the second quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) goes for a dunk against the Utah Jazz in the second quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) reacts to a play against the Utah Jazz in the first quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) reacts to a play against the Utah Jazz in the first quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) moves against Utah Jazz guard Kris Dunn (11) in the first quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dunks the ball against the Utah Jazz in the first quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) lays the ball up against Utah Jazz forward Luka Samanic (19) in the first quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Udoka Azubuike (20) hits the ball from Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) while driving against forward Luka Samanic (19) in the first quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk (41) blocks the shot of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) in the first quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault looks on against the Utah Jazz in the second quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) brings the ball up the court against the Utah Jazz in the first quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) goes to the basket against Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk (41) in the first quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 6, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared Butler (14) warms up before a game against the Utah Jazz at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports
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