The defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder will be without reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Sunday's game against the Utah Jazz.

Paul Pierce urges the Oklahoma City Thunder to pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo, saying the bold move could completely change the NBA.

The Utah Jazz star could have a chance to miss out of the action vs. the OKC Thunder.

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 in three quarters, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Dallas Mavericks 132-111 on Friday night to claim their 14th straight win. Gilgeous-Alexander made 10 of 12 field goals and 11 of 12 free throws to help the Thunder improve to 22-1 overall.

As OKC climbs to 20–1 with NBA-best efficiency numbers, new national analysis breaks down the streak’s odds, the schedule ahead and whether a record-breaking season is possible.

There is still quite a ways to go in the 2025-26 NBA season, but the Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a historic start. If they keep this up, they could be a legitimate threat to the Golden State Warriors’ single-season wins record of 73.

The Oklahoma City Thunder became just the third NBA team to record a start of 21-1 or better. They're on pace to make history.