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Thunder Dominate Trail Blazers in New Year’s Eve Blowout
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points with six assists and four steals, leading the Thunder to convert 25 turnovers into 28 points in a dominant 124-95 win.
- On Dec. 31, 2025, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 in three quarters as Oklahoma City Thunder routed Portland Trail Blazers 124-95 at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City.
- Gilgeous-Alexander's efficient shooting — 11-for-15 from the field — and Ajay Mitchell's 17 points off the bench helped Oklahoma City create separation after Portland's 25 turnovers, converting them into 28 points.
- OKC shot 44 of 90 for 48.9%, leading 99-76 after three quarters, with Gilgeous-Alexander contributing six assists and four steals.
- Entering 2026, Oklahoma City Thunder stand at 29-5 and face a quick turnaround with a road game at Golden State Warriors on Friday at 9 p.m., while Portland Trail Blazers visit New Orleans Pelicans on Friday.
- Gilgeous-Alexander's 105-game scoring streak means his shooting rose month-to-month from 52.1% to 59.4%, while Thunder big man Chet Holmgren posted six blocks, highlighting defensive growth.
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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 30 points as Thunder top Trail Blazers 124-95
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points in three quarters and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Portland Trail Blazers 124-95 for their third straight win.
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Thunder 124, Trail Blazers 95: The Day After Report
Box Score | Play-by-PlayNuggets and NotesThe Oklahoma City Thunder ended 2025 on a high note, with a complete and total dismantling of the Portland Trail Blazers. No stress, no fuss, just a business-like demolition of an overmatched opponent.Chet Holmgren hosted a block party for New Year's Eve. The box score says he had 6 swats, but it felt like he had 10 or more swats. Portland could almost do nothing inside when he was on the court. So even t…
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