The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Utah Jazz, 130-103, at Paycom Arena on Friday night.

The Jazz (31-33) and Thunder (29-34) had played a 120-119 overtime thriller in their first meeting back on Feb. 23 that Utah emerged victorious from, and Friday's game appeared destined to be another high-scoring affair during a 63-point first quarter that the hosts emerged from with a 34-29 lead. Oklahoma City then appeared took control by adding another 10 points to its advantage prior to halftime, and the Thunder still owned an eight-point edge heading into the final period before outscoring the visitors, 33-19, in the final 12 minutes.

Lauri Markkanen led the Jazz with a 20-point, 10-rebound double-double that included two assists and one block. Simone Fontecchio supplied 16 points, three rebounds, one assist and one block. Kelly Olynyk turned in 15 points, three boards, three assists and three blocks. Kris Dunn delivered 11 points, six rebounds, six assists, three steals and one block. Walker Kessler generated a 10-point, 11-rebound double-double that included four blocks.

Aaron Wiggins paced the Thunder with 27 points, complementing them with four rebounds and two steals. Jalen Williams totaled 20 points, six rebounds, four assists, four steals and one block. Luguentz Dort registered 19 points, three assists, two rebounds four steals and one block. Josh Giddey managed an 18-point, 13-assist double-double that included six rebounds, one steal and one block. Isaiah Joe furnished 17 points, three assists, two rebounds and one steal. Dario Saric contributed 11 points, four rebounds and one assist.

The two teams reconvene for a rematch at Paycom Center on Sunday night.