OKLAHOMA CITY — In an impressive display, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander achieved a personal milestone by scoring 54 points, guiding the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 123-114 victory against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday evening.

Gilgeous-Alexander’s shooting performance was remarkable, making 17 of 35 shots from the field and converting 17 out of 18 attempts at the free-throw line. This achievement surpasses his previous high of 45 points. In addition to his scoring efforts, he contributed eight rebounds, five assists, and three steals to the team’s success.

Jalen Williams also made a significant impact for the Thunder (36-7), adding 25 points, which helped Oklahoma City maintain a tie with Cleveland for the best record in the league.

For the Jazz, John Collins led the team with 22 points and 12 rebounds, while Collin Sexton contributed 18 points and nine assists. Walker Kessler also had a strong performance, earning 17 points and 15 rebounds. Unfortunately for Utah, the team suffered its fourth consecutive loss.

Despite their struggles, the Jazz (10-32), currently the lowest-ranked team in the Western Conference, put up a resilient fight throughout the game.

Gilgeous-Alexander played a pivotal role in the first half, scoring 23 points and helping Oklahoma City secure a narrow 57-55 lead at halftime. He continued his scoring burst with 18 points in the third quarter, allowing the Thunder to extend their lead to 95-89.

After taking a brief rest at the start of the final quarter, Gilgeous-Alexander reentered the game with the Thunder leading 102-99. He quickly solidified his standout performance by sinking a 3-pointer that expanded the Thunder’s advantage to 115-106, sealing his memorable night.

**Key Insights**

On the Jazz’s side, they showcased excellent performance in various areas, notably racking up 31 second-chance points from 23 offensive rebounds. However, they ultimately ran into a formidable opposing player and team.

For the Thunder, the absence of injured center Isaiah Hartenstein was felt, as the Jazz capitalized on this by dominating the rebounding department 52-39. Oklahoma City’s lack of size played a significant role in keeping the contest competitive.

**Significant Moment**

A highlight for Gilgeous-Alexander came when he scored his 50th point with a pullup jumper over Lauri Markkanen with just 1:28 left in the game, providing the Thunder a commanding 119-110 lead.

**Key Statistic**

Despite their challenges in size, the Thunder were able to convert 39 points from the 27 turnovers committed by the Jazz, a crucial factor in their victory.

**Upcoming Matches**

The Jazz are set to face Memphis on Saturday, while the Thunder will host Dallas on Thursday.