Trail Blazers suffered 120-128 defeat against the Oklahoma City Thunder

The Portland Trail Blazers suffered a 128-120 defeat against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Moda Center, mirroring their previous loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite playing competitively, the Blazers found themselves unable to secure the win, allowing the Thunder to grind out a victory. Jerami Grant, returning from a quad injury, contributed 20 points for the Blazers, who shot an impressive 50.6% from the field and 41.2% from beyond the arc. Anfernee Simons led the team with 29 points and five assists.

For the Thunder, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren delivered standout performances. Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 37 points and added five assists, while Holmgren posted 21 points and an impressive 14 rebounds. The Thunder shot 58.1% from the field and capitalized on free throws, going 33 of 39, with Gilgeous-Alexander making 11 of 12.