The Oklahoma City Thunder wrapped up their three-game road trip with a high-scoring 138-129 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Friday.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way as he scored 44 points on an efficient 13-of-16 shooting that included going 18-of-19 from the free-throw line. It’s the first time in Thunder history someone scored at least 40 points on 80% shooting from the field or better.
Damian Lillard also showed out as he finished with 38 points and nine assists, although he was held to just 18 points in the final three quarters.
Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s nine-point win.
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) is fouled while dunking the ball by Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Anfernee Simons (1, right) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dunks the ball during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) shoots the ball against Portland Trail Blazers power forward Brendon Watford (2, left) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Anfernee Simons (1) dribbles the ball while defended by Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Josh Giddey (3, left) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward Drew Eubanks (24) shoots the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Isaiah Joe (11) during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball against Portland Trail Blazers small forward Jerami Grant (9, left) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) goes up for a dunk against Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Anfernee Simons (1) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dunks the ball during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) knocks the ball loose from Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) as he drives to the basket during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is fouled by Portland Trail Blazers small forward Jerami Grant (9) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) shoots the ball around Oklahoma City Thunder small forward Enrich Williams (34) during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers dancers perform during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Aleksej Pokusevski (17) shoots the ball over Portland Trail Blazers power forward Drew Eubanks (24) during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to pass while defended by Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe (17, left) and small forward Nassir Little (10) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Anfernee Simons (1) shoots the ball against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots the ball during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) shoots the ball over Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dunks the ball past Portland Trail Blazers power forward Drew Eubanks (24) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) is fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2, left) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0, right) is fouled while shooting by Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2, left) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) dribbles the ball while defended by Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2, left) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Aaron Wiggins (21, left) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) is defended by Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Aaron Wiggins (21, left) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) looks to pass while defended by Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2, left), Jaylin Williams (6), and Aaron Wiggins (21) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots the ball around Portland Trail Blazers power forward Brendon Watford (2) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots the ball past Portland Trail Blazers power forward Drew Eubanks (24, behind) during the first half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watches from the sideline during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups gives direction to his team during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gives direction to his team during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; A general view of the sneakers worn by Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard (0) prior to a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; A general view of the sneakers worn by Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Anfernee Simons (1) prior to a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder power forward Chet Holmgren (7) arrives to the arena prior to the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) arrives to the arena prior to the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) arrives to the arena prior to the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder shooting guard Josh Giddey (3) arrives to the arena prior to the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 10, 2023; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III (12) arrives to the arena prior to the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
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