Utah Jazz vs Oklahoma City Thunder Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jan 7, 2026

Oklahoma City escaped overtime against Utah 129-125, pushing the combined total to 254 and sailing past the market number of 242.5 by 11.5 points. DAGGER leaned under and missed.

The third quarter proved pivotal in setting the stage for the extra frame. After a balanced first half—111 combined points split fairly evenly between the teams—the third quarter exploded for 66 combined points, the game's highest-scoring period. That offensive surge opened the door for the overtime thriller that followed, with another 26 combined points settling matters in the Thunder's favor.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 46-point, 6-rebound, 6-assist performance anchored Oklahoma City's attack, while Chet Holmgren chipped in 23 points and 12 rebounds. For Utah, Lauri Markkanen led with 29 points and 13 rebounds, and Keyonte George orchestrated the Jazz offense with 25 points and 11 assists. Jusuf Nurkić added 15 points and 15 rebounds off the bench. The fourth quarter cooled both offenses to 51 combined points before the teams traded baskets in the 26-point overtime session. Utah arrived having allowed 129.3 points per game over its last ten outings—a vulnerability Oklahoma City exploited, particularly through Gilgeous-Alexander's scoring barrage.