Deni Avdija included 24 points , 8 helps and 6 rebounds for the Blazers in the very first of back-to-back home video games versus Oklahoma City.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points on 8-of-22 shooting for the Thunder, who had actually won 4 directly. Gilgeous-Alexander likewise got 8 rebounds however missed out on all 4 of his 3-point efforts and did not play in the 4th quarter.
The Thunder lack a number of crucial gamers since of injuries, consisting of Jalen Williams (ankle), Chet Holmgren(knee)and Cason Wallace (shoulder ). Jaylin Williams missed his 4th video game with back convulsions.
Oklahoma City, coming off a 114-75 success over Washington on Saturday, got guard/forward Nique Clifford from Sacramento on Sunday. Clifford came off the bench and made his Thunder launching to begin the 2nd quarter.
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 12 early points and the Thunder had a 27-26 edge in the very first quarter. The back-and-forth very first half ended even at 59 with neither group able to develop a double-digit lead.
Jared McCain made a 3-pointer that put the Thunder in front 69-67, however Lillard addressed with his own 3. Lillard struck back-to-back threes to extend Portland’s cause 79-71.
Lillard made a 3 from the logo design that offered Portland a 97-80 lead entering into the 4th. Jrue Holiday’s 3-pointer put the Blazers up 106-89.
Sidy Cissoko began for the Blazers
Vacation likewise had 11 points off the bench, and Donovan Clingan took down 13 rebounds.
McCain ended up with 21 points for the Thunder.
Up next
The groups play once again Wednesday in Portland.
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