Key Takeaways:
- Oklahoma City Thunder won 123-115 in Portland to record their 12th consecutive victory and move to 20-1
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points, while Chet Holmgren added 19 points and nine rebounds despite foul trouble
- Deni Avdija produced a 31-point, 19-rebound, 10-assist triple-double for the Trail Blazers in the defeat
Thunder Close Out Tight Contest in Portland
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander powered the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 123-115 road victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night, extending their winning run to 12 games. The result lifted the Thunder to a 20-1 record, with their only defeat of the season having come against the Trail Blazers on Nov. 5.
Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 26 points, steering Oklahoma City through a tense fourth quarter. Chet Holmgren provided strong support with 19 points and nine rebounds while battling foul trouble throughout the second half.
In just his second appearance since returning from wrist surgery, Jalen Williams contributed 16 points and eight rebounds in 34 minutes, adding further balance to the Thunder’s offence.
Dub secured 😤 pic.twitter.com/pNnMZS2Yjw
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) December 1, 2025
Avdija’s Triple-Double Not Enough for Blazers
Deni Avdija produced a standout all-round display for Portland, closing with 31 points, 19 rebounds and 10 assists in a losing effort. Toumani Camara added 19 points and eight rebounds, and Jerami Grant scored 18 points as the Trail Blazers pushed the Western Conference leaders deep into the fourth quarter.
Game Flow and Key Turning Points
Oklahoma City held a 76-74 advantage when Holmgren was whistled for his fourth foul with 5:00 remaining in the third quarter. The Thunder’s challenge of the call was unsuccessful, forcing Holmgren to the bench. He returned to start the fourth period but quickly picked up his fifth foul, and Portland capitalised by trimming the deficit to 95-93.
Holmgren checked back in with 8:08 left, and from that point the visitors reasserted control. A layup by Kenrich Williams stretched the margin to 102-93 with 6:53 remaining, and he followed up with a 3-pointer just over a minute later to make it 105-96.
Gilgeous-Alexander then knocked down a fadeaway jumper to move Oklahoma City in front 107-100 with 4:18 to play. Portland responded and pulled within 107-105 with 2:58 left on the clock, but the Thunder, guided by Gilgeous-Alexander’s composure, used their experience to see out the final minutes and secure the win.
Shooting Numbers and Halftime Situation
The second quarter saw offensive efficiency from both teams, as each side shot over 40% from 3-point range and over 50% from the field during the period. Jerami Grant’s 3-pointer with 9.2 seconds remaining in the half nudged Portland ahead 55-54 at the interval.
| Team | Final Score | Top Scorer | Key Contributions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 123 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 26 points | Chet Holmgren – 19 points, 9 rebounds; Jalen Williams – 16 points, 8 rebounds |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 115 | Deni Avdija – 31 points | Deni Avdija – 19 rebounds, 10 assists; Toumani Camara – 19 points, 8 rebounds; Jerami Grant – 18 points |
Injuries and Absences
Oklahoma City were without Isaiah Hartenstein and Alex Caruso, reducing their depth but not derailing their current surge.
What’s Next
Thunder: At Golden State on Tuesday night
Trail Blazers: At Toronto on Tuesday night
