Thunder Dominate Trail Blazers in Convincing Win
Sunday, November 23, 2025, 7:00 PM ET · Paycom Center
Oklahoma City Thunder 122, Portland Trail Blazers 95, final. Today's NBA pick is already sealed, as a hash, before kickoff.
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Who won Portland Trail Blazers vs Oklahoma City Thunder?
Oklahoma City Thunder beat Portland Trail Blazers 122-95 at Paycom Center on November 23, 2025.
In a commanding performance, the Oklahoma City Thunder triumphed over the Portland Trail Blazers with a final score of 122-95 at the Paycom Center. This victory marked the Thunder's eighth consecutive win, solidifying their impressive home record of 17-1. The win also tied the season series between the two teams at 1-1, following a previous defeat to the Trail Blazers on November 6.
The Thunder have been in formidable form, boasting a record of 9-1 over their last ten games. They have averaged 123.0 points per game while allowing just 103.9, showcasing their strong offensive capabilities and solid defense. In contrast, the Trail Blazers have struggled recently, with a record of 3-7 in their last ten games and an average of 121.1 points scored but a concerning 126.0 points allowed. Their recent win against the Golden State Warriors on November 22 was a bright spot, but it was not enough to carry momentum into this matchup.
At home, the Thunder have been particularly dominant, holding a perfect record of 3-0 in their last three home games. The Trail Blazers, however, have faced challenges on the road, with a 2-4 record in their last six away games. This disparity in performance at home versus away has been a significant factor in the Thunder's success this season.
In terms of injuries, the Thunder faced several day-to-day concerns, including Isaiah Hartenstein (ankle), Ajay Mitchell (calf), Otega Oweh (lower leg), Thomas Sorber (knee), and Jalen Williams (hamstring). The Trail Blazers were without Shaedon Sharpe (knee), while Ja Morant (elbow) and Damian Lillard (Achilles) were also listed as day-to-day. These injury situations added an element of uncertainty to the game, impacting both teams' strategies.
The market had priced the Thunder as heavy favorites, reflecting their strong home record and recent form. The odds provided by the market indicated a high probability of a Thunder victory, which proved accurate as they overwhelmed the Trail Blazers throughout the game.
The conditions at the Paycom Center were conducive to a high-energy game, and the Thunder capitalized on their home-court advantage. Fans witnessed a mix of offensive prowess and defensive tenacity from the Thunder, as they controlled the pace and flow of the game.
As the game progressed, viewers saw standout plays, particularly in the fourth quarter, where Duop Reath made several key shots for the Trail Blazers, but it was not enough to close the gap. The Thunder's ability to maintain a significant lead was evident, with scoring plays including a 26-foot three-pointer from Branden Carlson and a step-back jumper from Javonte Cooke.
Overall, the Thunder's dominant victory not only showcased their strengths but also highlighted the challenges the Trail Blazers face as they continue to seek consistency in their performances.
Injury report
- Isaiah HartensteinDay-To-DayAnkleOklahoma City Thunder
- Ajay MitchellDay-To-DayCalfOklahoma City Thunder
- Otega OwehDay-To-DayLower LegOklahoma City Thunder
- Thomas SorberDay-To-DayKneeOklahoma City Thunder
- Jalen WilliamsDay-To-DayHamstringOklahoma City Thunder
- Shaedon SharpeOutKneePortland Trail Blazers
- Ja MorantDay-To-DayElbowPortland Trail Blazers
- Damian LillardDay-To-DayAchillesPortland Trail Blazers
Leaders
- PointsShai Gilgeous-Alexander37Oklahoma City Thunder
- AssistsShai Gilgeous-Alexander7Oklahoma City Thunder
- ReboundsIsaiah Hartenstein14Oklahoma City Thunder
- PointsJerami Grant21Portland Trail Blazers
- AssistsYang Hansen3Portland Trail Blazers
- ReboundsDonovan Clingan8Portland Trail Blazers
Recent form
Oklahoma City Thunder
Last 10: 9-1Streak W8123 scored · 103.9 allowed per game3-0 at home
- W144-112at Utah JazzNov 22
- W113-99vs Sacramento KingsNov 20
- W126-109at New Orleans PelicansNov 18
- W109-96at Charlotte HornetsNov 16
- W121-92vs Los Angeles LakersNov 13
- W126-102vs Golden State WarriorsNov 12
- W114-100at Memphis GrizzliesNov 9
- W132-101at Sacramento KingsNov 8
- L119-121at Portland Trail BlazersNov 6
- W126-107at LA ClippersNov 5
Portland Trail Blazers
Last 10: 3-7Streak W1121.1 scored · 126 allowed per game2-4 away
- W127-123at Golden State WarriorsNov 22
- L121-122vs Chicago BullsNov 20
- L110-127vs Phoenix SunsNov 19
- L133-138at Dallas MavericksNov 17
- L116-140at Houston RocketsNov 15
- W125-117at New Orleans PelicansNov 13
- L112-115at Orlando MagicNov 11
- L131-136at Miami HeatNov 9
- W121-119vs Oklahoma City ThunderNov 6
- L115-123vs Los Angeles LakersNov 4
Standings
| Team | Games behind | Lost | Streak | Win % | Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma City | - | 18 | L2 | .780 | 64 |
| Denver | 10 | 28 | W12 | .659 | 54 |
| Minnesota | 15 | 33 | W2 | .598 | 49 |
| Portland | 22 | 40 | W2 | .512 | 42 |
| Utah | 42 | 60 | L1 | .268 | 22 |
Box score
| Stat | Portland Trail Blazers | Oklahoma City Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| Field goals | 34-92 | 45-85 |
| Field goal % | 37 | 53 |
| Three-pointers | 12-47 | 15-36 |
| Three-point % | 26 | 42 |
| Free throws | 15-21 | 17-23 |
| Free throw % | 71 | 74 |
| Rebounds | 45 | 49 |
| Offensive rebounds | 16 | 12 |
| Defensive rebounds | 29 | 37 |
| Assists | 18 | 33 |
| Steals | 8 | 9 |
| Blocks | 4 | 8 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 14 |
| Team turnovers | 1 | 0 |
| Technical fouls | 0 | 1 |
| Technical fouls, total | 0 | 1 |
| Flagrant fouls | 1 | 0 |
| Points off turnovers | 28 | 11 |
| Fast-break points | 13 | 11 |
| Points in the paint | 40 | 58 |
| Fouls | 19 | 23 |
| Largest lead | 4 | 36 |
How the scoring went
- 3rd Quarter53-76Isaiah Hartenstein makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter56-76Caleb Love makes 25-foot three point shot (Toumani Camara assists)
- 3rd Quarter58-76Deni Avdija makes driving layup
- 3rd Quarter58-78Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 10-foot pullup jump shot
- 3rd Quarter58-81Jaylin Williams makes 25-foot three point jumper (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
- 3rd Quarter59-81Caleb Love makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter59-84Isaiah Joe makes 23-foot three point jumper (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
- 3rd Quarter59-85Jaylin Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
- 3rd Quarter59-86Jaylin Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
- 3rd Quarter61-86Kris Murray makes dunk (Jerami Grant assists)
- 3rd Quarter61-88Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot
- 3rd Quarter63-88Jerami Grant makes 5-foot two point shot
- 3rd Quarter64-88Jerami Grant makes free throw 1 of 1
- 3rd Quarter64-91Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
- 3rd Quarter64-93Alex Caruso makes 2-foot layup (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
- 3rd Quarter66-93Rayan Rupert makes two point shot (Jerami Grant assists)
- 3rd Quarter66-96Ajay Mitchell makes 26-foot three pointer (Isaiah Joe assists)
- 3rd Quarter68-96Caleb Love makes 2-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter71-96Rayan Rupert makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot (Yang Hansen assists)
- 4th Quarter71-98Ajay Mitchell makes 1-foot two point shot (Isaiah Hartenstein assists)
- 4th Quarter71-101Cason Wallace makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ajay Mitchell assists)
- 4th Quarter73-101Yang Hansen makes 3-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter74-101Yang Hansen makes free throw 1 of 1
- 4th Quarter74-103Ajay Mitchell makes 11-foot pullup jump shot (Cason Wallace assists)
- 4th Quarter76-103Yang Hansen makes 1-foot alley oop dunk shot (Caleb Love assists)
- 4th Quarter76-106Ousmane Dieng makes 23-foot three point jumper (Branden Carlson assists)
- 4th Quarter76-109Branden Carlson makes 25-foot three point jumper (Chris Youngblood assists)
- 4th Quarter76-112Ousmane Dieng makes 27-foot three pointer (Brooks Barnhizer assists)
- 4th Quarter79-112Sidy Cissoko makes 25-foot three point jumper (Yang Hansen assists)
- 4th Quarter79-114Branden Carlson makes 2-foot layup (Ajay Mitchell assists)
- 4th Quarter81-114Rayan Rupert makes two point shot
- 4th Quarter81-117Brooks Barnhizer makes 23-foot three point jumper (Ousmane Dieng assists)
- 4th Quarter83-117Duop Reath makes 3-foot two point shot (Javonte Cooke assists)
- 4th Quarter85-117Duop Reath makes 6-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter85-120Branden Carlson makes 26-foot three point jumper (Chris Youngblood assists)
- 4th Quarter87-120Duop Reath makes 1-foot two point shot (Javonte Cooke assists)
- 4th Quarter90-120Rayan Rupert makes 25-foot three pointer
- 4th Quarter92-120Caleb Love makes 1-foot two point shot
- 4th Quarter92-122Brooks Barnhizer makes 1-foot dunk (Branden Carlson assists)
- 4th Quarter95-122Javonte Cooke makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
Win probability
Above the line favours Oklahoma City Thunder, below favours Portland Trail Blazers.
Venue
- Paycom CenterOklahoma City, OK
- Attendance18203
- OfficialsJason Goldenberg, Mitchell Ervin, JD Ralls
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