SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz fell to the Oklahoma City Thunder, 131-101, in a blowout between two shorthanded teams.

Oklahoma City played without reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and rotation regulars Lu Dort, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Alex Caruso. Utah missed Lauri Markkanen, who was scratched before Sunday’s game due to an illness.

Kyle Filipowski led the Jazz with 21 points, while Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren each scored 25 for the Thunder.

Walt Clayton Jr.’s Role Continues To Grow

Walt Clayton Jr. capped the best week of his young NBA career by scoring a career-high 20 points on 8-12 shooting and adding a team-high nine assists.

Over his last five games, Clayton Jr. has averaged 12.0 points and 5.4 assists while finding his rhythm from deep. He has hit at least one three-

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