{"id":523340,"date":"2026-01-02T06:22:48","date_gmt":"2026-01-02T01:22:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/?p=523340"},"modified":"2026-01-02T06:22:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-02T01:22:48","slug":"shai-leads-thunder-to-dominant-victory-over-blazers-in-nba-thriller","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leadpakistan.com.pk\/news\/shai-leads-thunder-to-dominant-victory-over-blazers-in-nba-thriller\/","title":{"rendered":"Shai leads Thunder to dominant victory over Blazers in NBA thriller"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> OKLAHOMA CITY<br \/>\nShai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a spectacular 30-point performance to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a dominant 124-95 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA thriller here at the Paycom Centre on Wednesday.<br \/>\nGilgeous-Alexander\u2019s all-around play was crucial in the Thunder maintaining control throughout the game. He finished with an efficient 11-of-15 shooting, added six assists, and collected four steals, all while keeping a clean sheet with no turnovers. The star guard\u2019s impressive display helped Oklahoma City extend its home record to an NBA-best 17-1 and secure a third consecutive win, rounding off a successful four-game homestand.<br \/>\nThe Thunder seized control early, going on a 16-4 run in the first quarter, sparked by Gilgeous-Alexander\u2019s two assists, four points, and overall hustle.By halftime, Oklahoma City had built a comfortable 18-point lead, with Gilgeous-Alexander contributing 18 of his 30 points.<br \/>\nOklahoma City\u2019s defence was stifling, forcing 15 steals and outscoring the Blazers 28-17 off turnovers, 52-34 in the paint, and 52-33 off the bench. Ajay Mitchell added 17 points, Isaiah Joe nailed five three-pointers to finish with 15 points, and Chet Holmgren contributed 12 points, 10 rebounds, and a season-high six blocks.<br \/>\nPortland, led by Sidy Cissoko\u2019s career-high 19 points, struggled offensively, shooting just 39.1% from the field. Despite a solid 14-of-35 showing from beyond the arc, the Blazers saw their two-game win streak snapped. With this victory, the Thunder secured the season series 3-1, clinching three straight wins over Portland. The Oklahoma City Thunder will next face the Golden State Warriors on 3rd January.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>OKLAHOMA CITY Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a spectacular 30-point performance to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a dominant 124-95 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in an NBA thriller here at the Paycom Centre on Wednesday. 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