Key Takeaways:
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tallied 37 points in three quarters as the Thunder secured a 122-95 win over the Trail Blazers
- Oklahoma City extended its winning streak to nine games and improved to 17-1 following their only loss of the season on 5 November in Portland
- The teams are scheduled to face each other again next Sunday in Portland
Match Analysis
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way for the Oklahoma City Thunder, pouring in 37 points across three quarters in a commanding 122-95 triumph against the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night. The Thunder emphatically avenged their previous 121-119 defeat at Portland on 5 November, which remains their only loss of the season.
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Statistical Overview and Scoring Performance
Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a highly efficient performance, converting 13 of his 18 field goal attempts and making all nine of his free throws. Ajay Mitchell added valuable support off the bench, finishing with 20 points on a perfect 8-for-8 from the floor. The Thunder, current NBA defending champions, have now registered nine consecutive wins and boast a league-best 17-1 record. Since the beginning of last season, Oklahoma City have amassed an 85-15 record.
Despite key absences, including 2025 All-Star Jalen Williams (wrist surgery) and Aaron Wiggins (left thigh strain), the Thunder’s dominance has been clear. Their average margin of victory during this current streak stands at 22.3 points, with the closest result being a 13-point win.
| Player | Points | FG Made-Attempted | FT Made-Attempted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 37 | 13-18 | 9-9 |
| Ajay Mitchell | 20 | 8-8 | 2-2 |
| Jerami Grant | 21 | 6-8 | 6-6 |
| Deni Avdija | 11 | 4-16 | 2-3 |
Key Moments and Incident Summary
The Thunder set the tone early, with Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 17 points in the opening quarter, fuelling Oklahoma City to a 39-18 advantage. Tensions rose in the second quarter when Ajay Mitchell absorbed contact to the head from Rayan Rupert while driving to the basket. Isaiah Hartenstein received a technical foul for escalating the ensuing scuffle, while Mitchell made one of two free throws and followed up with a floater to increase the lead to 49-25.
Gilgeous-Alexander capped the first half with a layup, reaching 28 points and stretching the Thunder’s lead to 67-46 at the interval. The fixture remained one-sided throughout the second half.
Trail Blazers’ Struggles and Injuries
Portland were led by Jerami Grant, who posted 21 points. Deni Avdija, the team’s leading scorer in the prior meeting with 26 points, was held to 11 while shooting 4-for-16 from the floor. The Trail Blazers were without guards Shaedon Sharpe and Jrue Holiday, both sidelined by right calf strains; Sharpe is the team’s second-leading scorer, while Holiday is regarded as a top perimeter defender.
Upcoming Fixtures
- The Trail Blazers are set to visit Milwaukee on Monday night
- The Thunder will play host to Minnesota on Wednesday night
