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Oklahoma City Defeats Portland 118-112 - Recap
The Trail Blazers were burned for 31 points by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Sunday as the Thunder picked up a 118-112 win at Moda Center at the Rose Quarter.
Oklahoma City won on the scoreboard, but lost at the pay window as they failed to cover the -10.0-point spread. The game went UNDER the consensus closing total of 231.5.
Jalen Williams had 23 points for Oklahoma City and Isaiah Joe chipped in with 20 points. Josh Giddey had 6 assists for the Thunder, while Josh Giddey was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 11 boards.
The Trail Blazers got a 29-point performance from Shaedon Sharpe, who was supported by 28 points from Nassir Little. Keon Johnson had 5 assists in a losing cause for Portland, while Drew Eubanks grabbed 10 rebounds.
Oklahoma City led at halftime, 68-62.
Oklahoma City had a 42-37 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Next game, Oklahoma City takes its act home to face Charlotte looking for another win. For Portland, they head home to face New Orleans.