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Thunder improve to 23-1 without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

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December 8, 2025

Dec 7, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) shoots a three-point shot against Utah Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski (22) during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their historic start to the NBA season on Sunday, doing so without the reigning MVP, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

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The Thunder, even without SGA, had no problem with the Utah Jazz. Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren both stepped up for OKC, scoring 25 apiece.

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OKC led by as much as 42 points at one point and went on to easily win 131-101. This is their 15th straight victory and they improve to 23-1 on the season.

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TITAN FREY

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