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Lillard’s Third-Quarter Outburst Sends Blazers Past Thunder, 123-103

Portland’s elite three-point shooting exposed Oklahoma City’s depleted roster ahead of a back-to-back rematch the following night.

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Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reacts during the second half against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center
Nov 10, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) reacts after making a three-point shot against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The Trail Blazers beat the Thunder 123-103 on Tuesday night, improving to 7-3 and ending Oklahoma City’s four-game winning streak.
  • Damian Lillard led Portland with 25 points and a decisive third-quarter surge while Deni Avdija added 24 points and eight assists to fuel a balanced attack.
  • Portland made 19 of 50 three-pointers, creating a 33-point advantage from beyond the arc and pairing efficient shooting with just nine turnovers.
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points on 8-of-22 shooting, missed all four 3-point attempts, and did not play in the fourth quarter as injuries forced him into a heavy offensive role.
  • The teams meet again Wednesday in Portland, giving the Thunder an immediate chance to test their depth and for both clubs to manage players on the second night of a back-to-back.