Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder will face Deni Avdija and the Portland Trail Blazers at 9 p.m. Wednesday.
OKC (8-0) is off to its best start to a season following its 126-107 road win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday. Portland (4-3) is looking to rebound from its 123-115 home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday with a statement victory.
Follow along for live updates for today’s Thunder-Trail Blazers game:
Order new book on Thunder’s run to NBA title
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 35 points and 9 rebounds
- Aaron Wiggins: 27 points and 3 steals
- Ajay Mitchell: 21 points and 4 rebounds
The Thunder’s historic start to the season ends. It’s now 8-1.
End of the third quarter: Thunder 86, Trail Blazers 81 | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, shorthanded OKC holding on
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 26 points and 9 boards
Aaron Wiggins: 22 points and 3 steals
Isaiah Hartenstein: 8 points and 10 boards
The Trail Blazers are hanging around. One quarter stands between the Thunder and a 9-0 record.
Halftime: Thunder 65, Trail Blazers 57 | Jaylin Williams connects on alley-oop to Isaiah Hartenstein
Aaron Wiggins: 19 points and 3 steals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 17 points and 5 rebounds
Ajay Mitchell: 8 points and 3 rebounds
Jaylin Williams just threw an insane Hail Mary to Isaiah Hartenstein for an alley-oop layup with 0.1 seconds left.
End of the first quarter: Thunder 41, Trail Blazers 21 | OKC posts highest-scoring quarter of season
- Aaron Wiggins: 14 points and 3 steals
- Ajay Mitchell: 8 points and 2 assists
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 5 points and 3 rebounds
- That was the highest-scoring quarter by the Thunder all season. Total dominance.
What time is Thunder vs Trail Blazers game tonight?
- Date: Wednesday, Nov. 5
- Time: 9 p.m. CST
- Where: Moda Center in Portland, Oregon
- TV: FanDuel Sports Network
- How to watch online: Fubo (free trial)
Thunder vs Trail Blazers predictions, picks
Justin Martinez: Portland 113, OKC 110
Portland began to turn things around at the end of last season, and it has carried over that momentum. The Trail Blazers are 4-3 this time around thanks in large part to their stout defense. From Jrue Holiday to Toumani Camara to Deni Avdija, they’ll have no shortage of options to throw at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. And they have a strong rim protector in Donovan Clingan. I’m picking Portland to beat OKC, which will be without key contributors such as Chet Holmgren, Lu Dort and Alex Caruso on the second night of a back to back.
Thunder vs Trail Blazers betting odds
Odds via BetMGM as of Wednesday, Nov. 5
- Odds: Thunder by 4.5
- Over/under: 231.5
- Moneyline: OKC -175 | Portland +145
Thunder vs Trail Blazers injury updates
- Thunder: Alex Caruso (rest) is out. Lu Dort (right upper trap strain) is out. Chet Holmgren (lower back sprain) is out. Thomas Sorber (ACL surgery recovery) is out. Nikola Topić (surgery recovery) is out. Jalen Williams (right wrist surgery recovery) is out. Kenrich Williams (left knee surgery recovery) is out
- Trail Blazers: Scoot Henderson (left hamstring tear) is out. Damian Lillard (left Achilles tendon injury recovery) is out. Shaedon Sharpe (left calf strain) is probable. Matisse Thybulle (left thumb ligament tear) is out. Blake Wesley (right foot fracture) is out.
Projected OKC Thunder starters
Projected Portland Trail Blazers starters
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