US EditionAvdija and Trail Blazers Rally From 22 Down to Hand Thunder Their First Loss, 121-119
The Thunder seek to maintain their franchise-best unbeaten streak amid Portland’s injury challenges and coaching changes, holding an 8-0 record after a 126-107 win over the Clippers.
- Wednesday, the Oklahoma City Thunder aim to extend their franchise-best 8-0 start in a 9 p.m. road game at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon.
- Following an early shooting surge, the Oklahoma City Thunder shot 41% and 47% from three in November, boosted by sharpshooter Isaiah Joe scoring over 20 points off the bench.
- The Portland Trail Blazers will be without Scoot Henderson, Matisse Thybulle, Blake Wesley and Damian Lillard, while Shaedon Sharpe is probable with a left calf strain.
- Injury timing complicates the picture for OKC as Oklahoma City Thunder will be without Jalen Williams, Kenrich Williams and rookie Nikola Topic, with an official injury report due Wednesday afternoon.
- OKC faces a condensed stretch with Nov. 7 on the calendar as it plays its third game in four nights during the NBA Cup Tournament opener, while Portland visits Miami on Saturday.
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NBA: Blazers escape 22-point hole, hand Thunder first loss
Deni Avdija recorded 26 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists and the Portland Trail Blazers recorded a 121-119 victory over the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night to hand the defending NBA champions their first setback of the season.
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Marietta Daily JournalBlazers escape 22-point hole, hand Thunder first loss
Deni Avdija recorded 26 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists and the Portland Trail Blazers recorded a 121-119 victory over the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night to hand
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Avdija and Trail Blazers rally from 22 down to hand Thunder their first loss, 121-119
Deni Avdija had 26 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers erased a 22-point deficit in a 121-119 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder.
What to Watch For in OKC Thunder vs. Portland Trail Blazers
The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Portland Trail Blazers on the second night of a back-to-back. The OKC Thunder are off to their best start in franchise history after an 8-0 start. Here is what to watch for in this contest.
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