Damian Lillard supplied the scoring punch and the Portland Trail Blazers supplied the statement, beating the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-103 on Tuesday, November 10. Lillard finished with 25 points, including four three-pointers, while Deni Avdija added 24 points, eight assists and six rebounds. Portland snapped a two-game losing streak and handed Oklahoma City its first defeat after four consecutive wins. The NBA game summary confirmed the final score and top performers.
The teams were tied 59-59 at halftime before Portland created separation in the third quarter. Lillard answered an Oklahoma City three-pointer with one of his own, then connected on consecutive outside shots as the Blazers opened a meaningful lead. A deep three from Lillard near the end of the period pushed Portland ahead 97-80. Avdija’s playmaking kept the offense moving, Sidy Cissoko contributed 17 points and Donovan Clingan grabbed 13 rebounds.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points for the Thunder but shot 8-for-22 and missed all four of his three-point attempts. Oklahoma City was also missing key players including Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren and Cason Wallace, important context when measuring the result. Still, Portland’s second-half execution deserves its own attention. The clubs meet again Wednesday in Portland, giving the Thunder an immediate opportunity to answer and the Blazers a chance to show this was more than one impressive night.