Overtime tipped and Russell Westbrook had already scored four points within 36 seconds — a 15-foot pull-up on the opening possession and a weaving fastbreak lefty layup moments later.
The spurt bolted OKC to 100 points. Utah wouldn't reach triple-digits. Final score: Thunder 104, Jazz 98, with Westbrook's two early overtime makes serving as enough late offense.
But to seal a season-high fifth straight win, plenty of other contributors were needed. The two biggest were OKC's other two most important players, Kevin Durant and Serge Ibaka, who both lumbered through a brutal first half before awakening in highlight fashion.