The 16-1 Oklahoma City Thunder inched one step closer to the best regular-season record in NBA history when it erased an 18-point deficit amid a game-defining 30-2 run in a 144-112 NBA Cup win against the Utah Jazz. The Thunder connected on eight of its season-high 23 threes after halftime as it outscored the Jazz 43-20 in the third quarter of Friday's 144-122 victory.

All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 31 points, eight assists, one steal, and one block through three quarters. Jaylin Williams scored 15 points on a career-high five threes. He also finished with six rebounds, six assists, and two steals. Isaiah Joe had 16 points, including four threes, and Alex Caruso chipped in 11 points and three assists.

Utah's six threes in the opening frame led to a 44-point quarter,

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