Utah Jazz basketball: Thunder handle Jazz in Oklahoma City, 106-94

Published: Friday, Nov. 30 2012 8:40 p.m. MST

Utah Jazz forward Paul Millsap shoots in front of Oklahoma City Thunder forward Serge Ibaka (9) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game in Oklahoma City, Friday, Nov. 30, 2012. Oklahoma City won 106-94. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

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Summary

The Jazz put forth a good effort in Oklahoma City, however were not able to take down the Thunder on the road.

The Utah Jazz found themselves struggling to come back from a 12-point halftime deficit and fell to Oklahoma City Friday night.

Enes Kanter put in a big game for the Jazz with a career high 18 points, 14 of those coming in the fourth quarter alone.

The Jazz pulled within five points after Kanter made a three point play with just under eight minutes remaining in the game. This capped a 9-2 scoring run by the Jazz, but they were unable to finish with the same intensity, ultimately allowing the Thunder to close out a double digit victory.

Kevin Durrant scored 25 points and Russel Westbrook added a double-double with 23 points and 13 rebounds to lead Oklahoma City.

Full recap coming soon.

Whitney O'Bannon is currently a new media sports intern for the Deseret News.

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