Thunder vs Trail Blazers Highlights
The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered their first defeat of the season against the Portland Trail Blazers, despite a strong performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who led all scorers with 35 points.
Game Overview
OKC, starting the season 8-0 after a 126-107 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, faced Portland, which aimed to bounce back after a 123-115 home loss to the Lakers.
Key Player Performances
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 26 points, 9 rebounds
- Aaron Wiggins: 22 points, 3 steals
- Isaiah Hartenstein: 8 points, 10 rebounds
With one quarter remaining, the Trail Blazers were contesting to prevent a 9-0 Thunder record.
- Aaron Wiggins: 19 points, 3 steals
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 17 points, 5 rebounds
“Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 35 points, but the OKC Thunder lost for the first time this season against the Portland Trail Blazers.”
The Thunder's undefeated streak concluded as Portland secured the win.
Upcoming Matchup
The Thunder and Trail Blazers will face off again at 9 p.m., featuring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Deni Avdija.
Author's summary: The Oklahoma City Thunder’s perfect season run ended as the resilient Portland Trail Blazers delivered a crucial victory led by standout performances.