Thunder Continue Unbeaten Streak with Victory Over Trail Blazers

The Oklahoma City Thunder extended their unbeaten start to the 2025-26 NBA season with a hard-fought road victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, moving to 9-0 and continuing their long-standing dominance in this matchup. Oklahoma City entered the game on the second night of a back-to-back, having defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 126-107 the previous evening. The Thunder, led by reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 30 points with 12 assists against the Clippers, have now won 17 consecutive games against the Trail Blazers, sweeping the season series each of the last four years. Notably, they delivered historic blowouts in the 2023-24 season, including a 62-point win—the fifth-largest margin in NBA history. In Portland, the Thunder built an early 22-point lead before the Trail Blazers rallied with strong outside shooting, cutting the deficit to single digits by halftime. Key contributions from Aaron Wiggins and Ajay Mitchell helped Oklahoma City withstand Portland’s runs, while Gilgeous-Alexander fought through fatigue and foul trouble to anchor his team in the second half. Isaiah Joe added 22 points off the bench, including six three-pointers, giving the Thunder a needed spark during a sluggish third quarter. Portland, coming off a 123-115 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, leaned on Deni Avdija, who delivered a season-high 33 points, and Shaedon Sharpe, who scored 23 points despite a calf strain. Still, it wasn’t enough to overcome Oklahoma City’s depth and execution. Interim coach Tiago Splitter acknowledged his team’s passivity early, stating, “Some nights we have to give them credit. They played harder than us. They shot the ball better.” The Thunder remain the NBA’s only unbeaten team, achieving the best start in franchise history since relocating to Oklahoma City. Gilgeous-Alexander also reached an individual milestone, recording his 80th consecutive game with at least 20 points—a streak surpassed only by NBA legends Wilt Chamberlain and Oscar Robertson. Both teams dealt with significant injuries: Oklahoma City missed several key players, including Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, while Portland played without Scoot Henderson and Damian Lillard. The Thunder will look to extend their streak as they continue their road trip against the Sacramento Kings. For detailed stats and live highlights, visit ESPN’s Thunder vs. Trail Blazers coverage and NBA.com Thunder at Trail Blazers box score.