Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 118-108 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, extending their NBA-leading record to 37-8. The Thunder overcame a late surge from the Trail Blazers, led by Deni Avdija with 28 points, to secure the win.
Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander exploded for 35 points as the Thunder roared back to a 118-108 victory in Portland on Sunday (Monday in Manila), extending their NBA -leading record to 37-8. After a surprising loss to the short-handed Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, the Thunder weathered a late charge from the Trail Blazers to halt their four-game winning streak. Jalen Williams chipped in 24 points, and Isaiah Joe added 16 off the bench.
Center Isaiah Hartenstein, returning after a five-game absence due to a calf injury, contributed 14 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, and a crucial block.However, the Western Conference leaders faced pressure down the stretch as Portland, trailing by 15 entering the fourth quarter, narrowed the gap to six on Anfernee Simons' three-pointer with 2:37 remaining. With Oklahoma City leading 112-106 at the 1:49 mark, Hartenstein, set up by Gilgeous-Alexander, slammed home a dunk. Gilgeous-Alexander followed with a driving layup, pushing the lead back into double digits.'Just executing,' Hartenstein said, describing the key to overcoming the Trail Blazers. 'Focusing on the details.' Gilgeous-Alexander, who entered the game averaging 32 points, 6.1 assists, and 5.3 rebounds, added five rebounds, one assist, and three of the Thunder's seven steals. Oklahoma City outscored the Blazers 52-22 in the paint and held a 28-13 advantage in second-chance points. Deni Avdija led Portland with 28 points, eight rebounds, and eight assists. Scoot Henderson added 25 points off the bench, and Toumani Camara contributed 24 points, but the Blazers have now lost their last 15 games against the Thunder. The Blazers initially jumped to a 10-point lead, but the Thunder closed the first quarter on a 17-7 run to tie the game at 27-27. They extended the lead to as many as 19 points en route to a 66-53 halftime advantage
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