----- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with a game-high 35 points and five rebounds as the Oklahoma City Thunder win their 15-straight game against the Trail Blazers 118-108 Sunday afternoon at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with a game-high 35 points and Jalen Williams added 24 points and eight assists as the OKC Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 118-108 Sunday afternoon at Moda Center.
Deni Avdija led Portland (17-29) with 28 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists and Toumani Camara scored a career-high 24 points and grabbed nine rebounds.
The Thunder held a 52-22 edge in the paint and a 28-13 edge in 2nd chance points.
The Trail Blazers opened the game connecting on 4-of-4 from three-point range and built a 20-10 lead midway through the first. Oklahoma City responded with a 30-11 run to build a 19-point second quarter lead. The Thunder remained in the control the rest of the way.
With the win, OKC improved to an NBA-best 37-8 on the season.
Up Next- The Trail Blazers host Damian Lillard and the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday night at Moda Center. The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:00 PM.
Chad's Take- The Thunder are legit.