November 11, 2026 | Moda Center | Portland Trail Blazers 118, Oklahoma City Thunder 108
Twice. In two nights. Apparently beating the Oklahoma City Thunder by 20 points on Tuesday wasn’t enough. The Blazers decided to do it again Wednesday, this time with a little more drama, a few more heart palpitations, and another rather impressive fourth-quarter performance.
Portland defeated Oklahoma City 118–108, completing a two-game sweep of a team that had beaten the Blazers in 19 of their previous 20 meetings. Tuesday’s 123–103 beatdown was fun. Wednesday’s win required a little more work. Deni Avdija led the way with 28 points, six assists and four steals. Damian Lillard added 18, while Jrue Holiday and Sidy Cissoko each scored 19. Portland improved to 8–3.
First Quarter: OKC Comes Out Swinging
Thunder 32, Blazers 28
Unlike Tuesday night, when Portland eventually ran away with things, Oklahoma City came out determined to avoid another embarrassing evening in Portland. The Thunder jumped ahead early, putting together a 9–0 run that helped establish a nine-point advantage. Portland struggled to establish a rhythm offensively, and OKC looked more aggressive on both ends of the floor.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was doing what Shai Gilgeous-Alexander does—finding ways to score, drawing attention from the defense, and generally being an enormous pain in the rear. Portland didn’t let the game get away, though. The Blazers settled down, found some offense, and kept the deficit manageable. After twelve minutes, Oklahoma City led 32–28. Not the start we wanted, but certainly nothing worth panicking over. Yet.
Second Quarter: Portland Remembers How to Play Basketball
Blazers 28, Thunder 18 | Halftime: Portland 56, OKC 50
The second quarter was a completely different story. Portland tightened up defensively, disrupted Oklahoma City’s offensive rhythm, and gradually worked its way back into the game. The Thunder managed just 18 points in the quarter. Eighteen!
After trailing by as many as nine, Portland closed the half on a 15–4 run, including 13 consecutive points at one stage. Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault picked up a technical foul during the stretch, which probably did very little to improve his mood. Then Jrue Holiday knocked down a three-pointer with 1:13 remaining, giving Portland a 54–45 advantage.
Holiday was terrific off the bench, providing the veteran shooting and composure Portland needed. He would finish with five made three-pointers. The Blazers took a 56–50 lead into halftime, having turned a frustrating opening quarter into a reasonably encouraging first half. This was more like it.
Third Quarter: Here Comes Shai
Blazers 32, Thunder 35 | Portland 88, OKC 85
The third quarter was a battle. Portland built its lead to as many as 12 points, briefly looking like it might turn this game into another comfortable victory. But Oklahoma City wasn’t interested in cooperating.
Gilgeous-Alexander, who had scored only eight points in the first half, began taking over offensively. He scored 23 points after halftime, repeatedly attacking Portland’s defense and getting to the free-throw line. Isaiah Hartenstein was also a problem inside, finishing with 20 points and 11 rebounds.
Portland answered with timely shooting, including contributions from Cissoko, who continued to demonstrate that he can be much more than just a defensive specialist. Cissoko finished with 19 points, shooting 6-for-9 from the field and 4-for-7 from three. Pretty nice production from a guy who isn’t supposed to be one of your primary scorers. Still, OKC kept chipping away, shrinking the lead to 88–85 entering the fourth.
Fourth Quarter: Dame and Deni Say Enough Is Enough
Blazers 30, Thunder 23 | Final: Portland 118, OKC 108
The fourth quarter began about as badly as possible. Nique Clifford tied the game at 88 with a three-pointer, and Kenrich Williams followed with a layup that gave OKC its first lead since the first half. The Thunder eventually pushed their advantage to 92–88. Wonderful. Portland had controlled much of the game, built a double-digit lead, and now appeared ready to hand it all back.
Fortunately, Damian Lillard and Deni Avdija had other plans. Lillard connected on a three-pointer with 6:17 remaining to bring Portland within one. Robert Williams III contributed a crucial putback dunk, and Avdija’s free throws helped Portland regain control.
Avdija knocked down a huge three-pointer during the closing stretch. Lillard hit a floater to push Portland’s lead to 108–100 with two minutes remaining. When OKC responded, Lillard drove to the basket for another score. The Thunder got within five on a Jared McCain three with 1:19 left, but the Blazers kept making their free throws.
And just to make sure there wasn’t any funny business at the end, Donovan Clingan threw down a late fast-break dunk, followed by an Avdija steal and dunk. Portland outscored OKC 30–23 in the fourth. Two games. Two wins. Against the Thunder. I’ll take it.
What Stood Out
Deni Avdija: Another Outstanding Performance
Avdija finished with 28 points, six assists, four steals and two blocks, shooting 9-for-20 from the field and 6-for-6 from the line. He also hit four threes. But it wasn’t just the scoring: his defensive activity and fourth-quarter contributions mattered when OKC threatened to steal the game.
Damian Lillard: The Fourth Quarter Still Belongs to Dame
Lillard shot 5-for-14 from the field and 2-for-10 from three, but finished with 18 points and a team-best plus-16 rating. More importantly, he scored when Portland actually needed him to score. That fourth-quarter three, the floater, and the driving layup all came when Oklahoma City was threatening to take over. Sometimes it isn’t how many shots you make. It’s when you make them.
Jrue Holiday and Sidy Cissoko: Nineteen Points Each
Holiday scored 19 points while hitting five of eight threes. Cissoko matched his scoring total and added four threes of his own. Together they gave Portland 38 points and nine made three-pointers. When your supporting cast contributes like that, life gets considerably easier for the stars.
Donovan Clingan: More Than Just Scoring
Clingan scored only five points, but collected 12 rebounds and blocked three shots. He also made one of his two three-point attempts. His value doesn’t depend on scoring 20 points. Rebounding, rim protection, the occasional three, and that late dunk all count.
Free Throws! Actual Free Throws!
Portland went 25-for-26 from the free-throw line (96.2%). For a team that’s had some frustrating free-throw performances, watching nearly every attempt go through the basket was a welcome development. And in a game that remained close deep into the fourth quarter, those points mattered. Keep doing that, please.
Complete Box Score
Portland Trail Blazers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deni Avdija | 35 | 28 | 3 | 6 | 9–20 | 4–13 | 6–6 |
| Sidy Cissoko | 29 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 6–9 | 4–7 | 3–4 |
| Damian Lillard | 32 | 18 | 3 | 3 | 5–14 | 2–10 | 6–6 |
| Toumani Camara | 38 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 5–10 | 2–5 | 2–2 |
| Donovan Clingan | 30 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 2–4 | 1–2 | 0–0 |
| Jrue Holiday | 30 | 19 | 3 | 5 | 5–12 | 5–8 | 4–4 |
| Robert Williams III | 17 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3–4 | 0–0 | 4–4 |
| Scoot Henderson | 19 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2–7 | 1–3 | 0–0 |
| Branden Carlson | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 0–0 |
| Team total | 240 | 118 | 39 | 21 | 37–81 | 19–49 | 25–26 |
Oklahoma City Thunder
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT | FT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 36 | 31 | 4 | 2 | 9–20 | 0–7 | 13–14 |
| Isaiah Hartenstein | 34 | 20 | 11 | 6 | 10–14 | 0–0 | 0–0 |
| Alex Caruso | 29 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 4–6 | 4–5 | 2–2 |
| Aday Mara | 32 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 4–8 | 0–0 | 3–4 |
| Jared McCain | 31 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 3–14 | 2–10 | 2–4 |
| Kenrich Williams | 26 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 3–10 | 2–5 | 3–4 |
| Bennett Stirtz | 25 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2–9 | 2–5 | 0–0 |
| Nique Clifford | 16 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2–5 | 1–3 | 0–0 |
| Micah Peavy | 12 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0–2 | 0–1 | 0–0 |
| Team total | 240 | 108 | 43 | 19 | 37–88 | 11–36 | 23–28 |
Final Thoughts: Is Something Special Happening?
Portland is now 8–3. After losing 19 of its previous 20 meetings against Oklahoma City, the Blazers just beat the Thunder twice on consecutive nights. Tuesday’s game was a comfortable 20-point victory. Wednesday’s required a comeback, veteran leadership, and some clutch plays. Both count exactly the same in the standings.
There’s still a long season ahead, and nobody should start planning a championship parade down Broadway just yet. But Deni is playing excellent basketball. Dame can still take over late. The supporting cast is contributing. And the defense is making a difference. Most importantly, these Blazers are finding ways to win.
Final: Portland 118, Oklahoma City 108. I still believe. Who knows why?
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