The Oklahoma City Thunder avoided the upset when they escaped with a 111-109 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday.
With 15 seconds left, Jalen Williams managed to work to the left elbow and hit a fadeaway jumper for the game-winner. The Trail Blazers attempted a sideline lob that failed on the final possession.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 33 points and 10 assists. Williams finished with 19 points and four rebounds.
Meanwhile, the Trail Blazers were led by Scoot Henderson, who had 19 points and seven assists off the bench. Jerami Grant and Malcolm Brogdon each had 18 points.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s two-point win over the Trail Blazers.
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) celebrates after time expires and his team defeated the Portland Trail Blazers in the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) celebrates after scoring against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) dunks against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) goes to the basket as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) celebrates after their team defeated the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) smiles after his team defeated the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) shoots a three point basket to pull ahead of the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups walks off the court after being ejected late in the fourth quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) screams after a play and officials call against his team following a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the fourth quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon (11) works to keep the ball away from Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) is defended on a drive by Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) goes up for a layup against Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) dribbles the ball down the court against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) dunks against Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers assistant coach Scott Brooks watches his team play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team on a play against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) goes to the basket in front of Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watches his team play against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes up for a basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives around Portland Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon (11) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers forward Jabari Walker (34) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups smiles after a play against the the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) fights for a loose ball with Oklahoma City Thunder forward Davis Bertans (9) and forward Keyontae Johnson (18) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) shoots against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Keyontae Johnson (18) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) moves around Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against Portland Trail Blazers guard Malcolm Brogdon (11) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) gestures after scoring a three point basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) shoots a three point basket as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 23, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Basketball fans enter the Paycom Center before the start of a game between the Portland Trail Blazers and Oklahoma City Thunder. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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