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Thunder Stifle Blazers 124-95 to Move to 29-5

The rout underscored Oklahoma City's league-leading defense ahead of a road visit to Golden State.

Overview

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points on 11-of-15 shooting with seven made free throws, no turnovers and sat the fourth quarter, extending his 20-point streak to 105 games.
  • Chet Holmgren posted 12 points, 10 rebounds and a season-high six blocks as Oklahoma City piled up 15 steals and 10 blocks.
  • The Thunder forced 25 Portland turnovers and turned them into 28 points, holding the Blazers to 39% shooting in a wire-to-wire win.
  • Ajay Mitchell added 17 points off the bench on 4-for-4 shooting and 8-for-8 at the line, while Isaiah Joe and Jalen Williams provided key support.
  • Portland, still navigating a long injury list, got 19 points from Sidy Cissoko and a 17-7-7 line from Deni Avdija; OKC took the season series 3-1 and next plays at the Warriors, with the Blazers visiting the Pelicans on Friday.