Thunder Rout Jazz 146-111 in High-Scoring Affair

Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lead Oklahoma City to dominant victory.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 1:34am

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The Oklahoma City Thunder put on an offensive showcase, defeating the Utah Jazz 146-111 on Sunday night. Chet Holmgren scored 21 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 20, and the Thunder shot a blistering 58.1% from the field and 24-of-45 from 3-point range. The win extends Oklahoma City's lead over the San Antonio Spurs in the race for the top playoff seed.

Why it matters

The Thunder's dominant performance highlights their strong season and positioning in the Western Conference playoff race. Their ability to score at will against the struggling Jazz underscores Oklahoma City's offensive firepower and depth.

The details

The Thunder led by as many as 27 points in the first half, fueled by efficient shooting and contributions from multiple players. Cason Wallace scored 16 points, Jalen Williams added 15, and the team's bench provided valuable production. Utah's Brice Sensabaugh led all scorers with 34 points, but the Jazz couldn't keep pace with Oklahoma City's onslaught.

  • The Thunder's last home loss with Gilgeous-Alexander in the lineup was on January 25 against the Toronto Raptors.
  • Oklahoma City has won 5 straight games and 17 of their last 18 overall.

The players

Chet Holmgren

The Thunder's young star scored 21 points, including a nasty baseline dunk on Kyle Filipowski.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Thunder's leading scorer extended his streak of 20-point games to 138, though he sat out the fourth quarter with the game well in hand.

Brice Sensabaugh

The Jazz rookie led all scorers with 34 points in the loss.

Cason Wallace

The Thunder guard scored 16 points off the bench in the victory.

Jalen Williams

The Thunder forward added 15 points and had a highlight-reel dunk late in the first half.

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What they’re saying

“We must have been feeling it tonight. The shots were falling, and we were playing great team basketball.”

— Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder Guard

What’s next

The Thunder will look to continue their strong play on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night, while the Jazz will try to snap their 9-game losing streak when they visit the New Orleans Pelicans.

The takeaway

Oklahoma City's offensive explosion against the struggling Jazz showcases the team's firepower and depth, putting the rest of the Western Conference on notice as the Thunder make a push for the top playoff seed.