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Player grades: Thunder make easy work of Jazz in 146-111 win

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Player grades for the Oklahoma City Thunder's 146-111 win over the Utah Jazz.

OKLAHOMA CITY — Getting a one-on-one look with Cody Williams, Jalen Williams had the chance to see backyard memories amplified on the NBA scale. The 24-year-old enjoyed the fun possession as he danced with his little brother before he drilled a stepback mid-range jumper in his face. The Oklahoma City Thunder enjoyed their last gimme of the regular season with a 146-111 win over the Utah Jazz .

As the scoring margin indicates, it was never really that close. The reigning NBA champions led by as many as 43 points. Hunting for a poster, Ace Bailey's attempt at a viral moment was ripped in half by Isaiah Hartenstein.

Williams added to the momentum when he bullied his way to the basket for a driving layup despite Williams' contest. The big-brother-on-little-brother moment exemplified how the rest of the night unfolded. At one point, Jaylin Williams threw a successful lob to Ajay Mitchell.

And then the latter stonewalled Kennedy Chandler for a turnover in the final seconds. Cason Wallace floated in the buzzer-beater. The Thunder had a 40-25 lead after the first quarter.

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