The Oklahoma City Thunder avoided falling for a trap game with a 134-91 blowout win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.
The Thunder enjoyed a stress-free second half as they built a 33-point halftime lead. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points in 23 minutes. Chet Holmgren had 16 points and six rebounds.
OKC had a season-best 22-of-36 (61.1%) shooting night from 3 with all 15 available players seeing time on the court.
Meanwhile, the lowly Trail Blazers missed several key players headlined by Scoot Henderson’s absence. Portland’s leading scorer was Jerami Grant with 14 points on 4-of-12 shooting.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 43-point win over the Trail Blazers.
Nov 19, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) in the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (2) defends Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) loses the ball against Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker (34) and guard Jamaree Bouyea (21) in the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Matisse Thybulle (4) and forward Jerami Grant (9) defend Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) in the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Shoes worn by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in a game Portland Trail Blazers in the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) drives to the basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Shoes worn by Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) grabs a rebound over guard Luguentz Dort (5) against the Portland Trail Blazers in the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (2) defends Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) in the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Skylar Mays (5) dribbles up the court past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) in the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) defends Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) in the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during warm ups before a game against Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) hugs assistant coach Mark Tyndale during warm ups before a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III (12) steps back to shoot against the Portland Trail Blazers in the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Justin Minaya (24) draws a charge on Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) in the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) brings the ball up the court against the Portland Trail Blazers in the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers guard Matisse Thybulle (4) in the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against the Portland Trail Blazers in the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against the Portland Trail Blazers in the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) prepares to shoot against Portland Trail Blazers guard Matisse Thybulle (4) in the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles against Portland Trail Blazers guard Matisse Thybulle (4) and center Deandre Ayton (2) in the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles against Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) in the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Davis Bertans (9) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers guard Skylar Mays (5) in the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 19, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Shoes worn by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) in the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
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