- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 118-108 win over the Portland Trail Blazers
- Jalen Williams contributed 24 points, while Isaiah Joe added 16 off the bench
- Isaiah Hartenstein returned after a calf injury, recording 14 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists
- Portland cut the deficit to 110-104 late in the fourth quarter, but Oklahoma City closed the game with a decisive 8-2 run
- The Blazers have lost 15 straight games to Oklahoma City, including all three matchups this season
Key Takeaways:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a standout performance with 35 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 118-108 on the road in the only NBA game of the night. Jalen Williams added 24 points, while Isaiah Joe scored 16 off the bench for the Thunder, who led by as many as 19 points in the second quarter.
The @okcthunder were HYPED to have IHart back in the lineup after a 5-game absence 🤩
14 PTS, 11 REB, & 6 AST for the big man! pic.twitter.com/rxy88FAz8u
— NBA (@NBA) January 27, 2025
Isaiah Hartenstein returned to action after missing five games due to a calf strain, finishing with a double-double of 14 points, 12 rebounds, and 6 assists. The Thunder shot 47.2% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc, maintaining their position as the top team in the Western Conference.
Portland made a strong push in the fourth quarter, opening with a 10-0 run to cut the lead to 93-88 with 9:04 remaining. However, Oklahoma City responded with four three-pointers during a 12-2 run to regain control. Anfernee Simons hit a three-pointer with 2:37 left to bring the Blazers within 110-104, but the Thunder closed out the game with an 8-2 streak.
Deni Avdija led Portland with 28 points, while Toumani Camara had a career-high 24 points, going a perfect 5-for-5 from three-point range. Scoot Henderson added 25 points for the Blazers from the bench. The loss marked Portland’s 15th consecutive defeat to Oklahoma City, a streak that includes three losses this season.