Thunder defeat Blazers 118-108, extend winning streak

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a 118-108 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, marking their 15th consecutive win against Portland and snapping the Trail Blazers' four-game winning streak. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 33 points, supported by Jalen Williams' 24 points and Isaiah Hartenstein's 14 points and 11 rebounds. Despite a strong performance from Portland's Deni Avdija, who scored 28 points, the Thunder maintained control, especially in the second quarter where they outscored the Blazers 39-27. Coach Mark Daigenault praised his team's defensive skills, attributing their league-leading steals to the quality of their players. The Thunder dominated in points in the paint (52-22) and second-chance points (28-13). Oklahoma City’s next game is against the Golden State Warriors, while Portland will host the Milwaukee Bucks.