Thunder vs Trail Blazers Highlights
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 35 points, but the Oklahoma City Thunder suffered their first loss of the season against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Game Context
- The Thunder, with an 8-0 record, had their best start to a season after a dominant 126-107 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday.
- Portland, holding a 4-3 record, aimed to bounce back from a 123-115 home defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday with a decisive win.
- The matchup featured Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder facing Deni Avdija and the Trail Blazers at 9 p.m.
Key Performers
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led OKC with 26 points and grabbed 9 rebounds.
- Aaron Wiggins contributed 22 points and 3 steals.
- Isaiah Hartenstein added 8 points and an impressive 10 rebounds.
Takeaways
- The Thunder’s historic unbeaten streak ended with the Portland loss.
- The team continues to improve, positioning themselves as a stronger squad than last season as they aim to set a franchise record.
OKC Thunder's historic start to the season ends with loss to Portland Trail Blazers.
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Summary: The OKC Thunder's flawless start to the season was halted by the Trail Blazers despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's strong performance, marking a pivotal moment for both teams.
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The Oklahoman — 2025-11-06