The Oklahoma City Thunder picked up a historic 139-77 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday.
The 62-point win is the largest margin of victory in Thunder history. OKC scored a season-high 139 points and dished out a season-high 41 assists.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points in 21 minutes. Josh Giddey collected his first career triple-double of 13 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds.
Midway through the third quarter, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault pulled his starters and cleared his bench the rest of the way as OKC had a 49-point lead.
Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s 62-point win over the Trail Blazers.
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) moves against Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Duop Reath (26) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) defends during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) drives against Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and the Oklahoma City Thunder team smile after defeating the Portland Trail Blazers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes to the basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) dunks against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault, back, and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, front, meet after their game at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) drives against Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) runs down the court between plays against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lindy Waters III (12) shoots as Portland Trail Blazers guard Rayan Rupert (72) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) shoots a three point basket against Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) shoots from under the goal and behind Portland Trail Blazers center Ibou Badji (41) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) drives to the basket around Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (8) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Ousmane Dieng (13) shoots a three point basket as Portland Trail Blazers center Ibou Badji (41) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) runs down the court against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots from behind Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) is defended by Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) on a drive down the court during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; A close up view of Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoes during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups gestures to his team as Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault stands in the background during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA;Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) blocks a shot by Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) gestures to his team after scoring against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) drives down the court against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) works to control the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) and orward Kenrich Williams (34) attempt to steal during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) drives to the basket against Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) drives around Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Duop Reath (26) blocks a shot by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons (1) drives between Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) and forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) dunks against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) goes up for a dunk against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 11, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) works against Portland Trail Blazers forward Jerami Grant (9) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports
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