The Oklahoma City Thunder (15 - 8) defeated the Utah Jazz (10 - 11) 94 - 90 on Friday night. The Thunder took a 27 - 15 lead after the first quarter and did n't relinquish the lead after that. Not only did they outrebound the Jazz, they shot 47 percent from the field and 87 percent from the free - throw line. The starters were the big difference, as the Oklahoma City starters scored 64 points to Utah's 43 points. Oklahoma City did n't play the cleanest game, but they came away with a hard fought win in a tough environment. That now gives them eight wins in their last 10 games and they appear to be back at full - force. Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook carried the load once again, as they totaled 45 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists and four steals in the win. No other player had more than 11, but this is one of the few teams in the NBA who can live off just two players. The Thunder will look to keep this hot stretch going when they take on these same Jazz on Sunday. Utah did a great job of climbing back in this game, but just could n't pull it out late. They got it down to a two - point lead late in the fourth quarter, but did n't get any help from OKC. Gordon Hayward led the team with 19 points, eight rebounds and three assists in the loss. Alec Burks and Trey Burke also had nice games off the bench, as they each recorded at least 15 points, three rebounds and four assists. They needed more from their other starters though, as they combined for just 11 points outside of Hayward and Derrick Favors. The Jazz will look to avenge this loss when they get a rematch against these same Thunder on Sunday.
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