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Thunder Dominate Trail Blazers in Convincing Win

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Wednesday, December 31, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Paycom Center

Oklahoma City Thunder 124, 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 124-95 at Paycom Center on December 31, 2025.

Who was favored in Portland Trail Blazers vs Oklahoma City Thunder?

Oklahoma City Thunder were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -1000 (about 91% implied). The favorite won.

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a decisive victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, winning 124-95 at the Paycom Center. This game marked the fourth meeting of the season between the two teams, with OKC having won three of the previous encounters, underscoring their dominance in this series with a 3-1 record against Portland.

Oklahoma City entered the matchup with a strong home record of 29-5 and had been performing well recently, winning six of their last ten games. They were on a two-game winning streak, having scored an average of 120.7 points while allowing 109.7 in their last ten outings. Their recent victories included a 140-129 win against the Atlanta Hawks and a 129-104 triumph over the Philadelphia 76ers. At home, they maintained a record of 5-2 in their last seven games, demonstrating their ability to capitalize on home-court advantage.

In contrast, the Trail Blazers had a more challenging season, holding a 14-20 record. They were also on a two-game winning streak but had only managed to win five of their last ten games. Their scoring average during this stretch was 113.4 points, but they allowed 118.8 points per game, indicating struggles on the defensive end. Portland's recent wins included a narrow 125-122 victory over the Dallas Mavericks and a 114-108 win against the Boston Celtics. However, they faced difficulties on the road, with a 1-2 record in their last three away games.

The Thunder's home performance has been impressive, and they have consistently outperformed the Trail Blazers in their previous meetings. In their last six encounters, Oklahoma City has won five times, including a 122-95 victory earlier in the current season. The Thunder’s scoring prowess was evident in this game, as they showcased their offensive capabilities, particularly in the fourth quarter, where they maintained a significant lead.

In terms of injuries, the Thunder had several players listed as day-to-day, 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 day-to-day, adding to their challenges.

The betting odds from DraftKings reflected the Thunder's strong position, with Oklahoma City favored by 15.5 points. The total for the game was set at 232.5, with over odds at -108.0 and under odds at -112.0. The moneyline showed Oklahoma City at -1000.0 and Portland at 650.0, indicating a significant disparity in expected performance.

Conditions at the Paycom Center were conducive to a high-scoring game, and the Thunder took full advantage of their home crowd. Viewers were treated to a display of offensive skill, particularly from Isaiah Joe, who made several crucial three-pointers in the fourth quarter, contributing to the Thunder's impressive scoring run. The game highlighted the Thunder's ability to execute plays effectively, with assists from players like Kenrich Williams and Aaron Wiggins helping to facilitate scoring opportunities.

Overall, the Thunder's performance solidified their position as a formidable team in the league, while the Trail Blazers will need to regroup and address their defensive issues as they move forward in the season.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	OKC -15.5	232.5 o -108 / u -112	Portland Trail Blazers +650 · Oklahoma City Thunder -1000

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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-Alexander30Oklahoma City Thunder
AssistsJalen Williams7Oklahoma City Thunder
ReboundsChet Holmgren10Oklahoma City Thunder
PointsSidy Cissoko19Portland Trail Blazers
AssistsDeni Avdija7Portland Trail Blazers
ReboundsRobert Williams III8Portland Trail Blazers

Recent form

Oklahoma City Thunder

Last 10: 6-4Streak W2120.7 scored · 109.7 allowed per game5-2 at home

W140-129vs Atlanta HawksDec 30
W129-104vs Philadelphia 76ersDec 28
L102-117vs San Antonio SpursDec 25
L110-130at San Antonio SpursDec 24
W119-103vs Memphis GrizzliesDec 23
L107-112at Minnesota TimberwolvesDec 20
W122-101vs LA ClippersDec 19
L109-111vs San Antonio SpursDec 14
W138-89vs Phoenix SunsDec 11
W131-101at Utah JazzDec 8

Portland Trail Blazers

Last 10: 5-5Streak W2113.4 scored · 118.8 allowed per game1-2 away

W125-122vs Dallas MavericksDec 30
W114-108vs Boston CelticsDec 28
L103-119vs LA ClippersDec 27
L106-110vs Orlando MagicDec 24
L102-110vs Detroit PistonsDec 23
W98-93at Sacramento KingsDec 21
W134-133vs Sacramento KingsDec 19
W136-131vs Golden State WarriorsDec 15
L120-143at New Orleans PelicansDec 12
L96-119at Memphis GrizzliesDec 7

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	34-87	44-90
Field goal %	39	49
Three-pointers	14-35	16-49
Three-point %	40	33
Free throws	13-17	20-26
Free throw %	76	77
Rebounds	50	41
Offensive rebounds	12	5
Defensive rebounds	38	36
Assists	20	29
Steals	10	15
Blocks	3	10
Turnovers	24	14
Team turnovers	1	1
Technical fouls	1	0
Technical fouls, total	1	0
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	28	17
Fast-break points	12	25
Points in the paint	34	52
Fouls	21	18
Largest lead	3	31
Lead changes	1	1
Time in front	1	98

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter57-79Luguentz Dort makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jalen Williams assists)
3rd Quarter57-82Luguentz Dort makes 23-foot three point jumper (Cason Wallace assists)
3rd Quarter60-82Toumani Camara makes 22-foot three point jumper (Deni Avdija assists)
3rd Quarter60-84Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes two point shot
3rd Quarter60-86Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes two point shot (Jalen Williams assists)
3rd Quarter63-86Kris Murray makes 25-foot three point jumper (Deni Avdija assists)
3rd Quarter65-86Deni Avdija makes two point shot (Toumani Camara assists)
3rd Quarter65-88Jalen Williams makes 1-foot running dunk (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
3rd Quarter65-89Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter65-90Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter68-90Caleb Love makes 26-foot three point step back jumpshot
3rd Quarter68-91Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter68-92Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter70-92Robert Williams III makes tip in dunk
3rd Quarter70-94Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 2-foot layup (Branden Carlson assists)
3rd Quarter70-96Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 12-foot step back jumpshot
3rd Quarter73-96Yang Hansen makes 25-foot three point jumper (Caleb Love assists)
3rd Quarter73-99Ajay Mitchell makes 25-foot running jump shot (Luguentz Dort assists)
3rd Quarter76-99Kris Murray makes 25-foot three point jumper (Deni Avdija assists)
4th Quarter78-99Shaedon Sharpe makes running layup
4th Quarter78-101Jalen Williams makes 2-foot two point shot
4th Quarter78-103Cason Wallace makes 2-foot dunk (Jalen Williams assists)
4th Quarter78-106Isaiah Joe makes 23-foot three point jumper (Cason Wallace assists)
4th Quarter80-106Sidy Cissoko makes driving layup (Shaedon Sharpe assists)
4th Quarter80-108Jalen Williams makes driving layup
4th Quarter83-108Sidy Cissoko makes 22-foot three point jumper (Deni Avdija assists)
4th Quarter84-108Shaedon Sharpe makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter85-108Shaedon Sharpe makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter85-110Ajay Mitchell makes 7-foot driving floating jump shot
4th Quarter85-111Ajay Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter88-111Sidy Cissoko makes 22-foot three point jumper (Toumani Camara assists)
4th Quarter88-114Branden Carlson makes 27-foot three point jumper (Ajay Mitchell assists)
4th Quarter91-114Sidy Cissoko makes 24-foot three pointer
4th Quarter91-117Isaiah Joe makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kenrich Williams assists)
4th Quarter91-118Ajay Mitchell makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter91-121Isaiah Joe makes 23-foot three point jumper (Aaron Wiggins assists)
4th Quarter93-121Rayan Rupert makes 11-foot pullup jump shot (Caleb Love assists)
4th Quarter93-123Branden Carlson makes 3-foot hook shot (Kenrich Williams assists)
4th Quarter93-124Kenrich Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter95-124Caleb Love makes driving dunk

Win probability

Above the line favours Oklahoma City Thunder, below favours Portland Trail Blazers.