The Oklahoma City Thunder pulled off a thrilling victory against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way with 31 points. The Thunder’s win was a big one, as it moved them into the sixth seed in the Western Conference playoff race.
The game was close throughout, with the Thunder leading by only two points at halftime. But in the second half, Oklahoma City pulled away, outscoring Portland by 11 points in the third quarter and nine points in the fourth. Gilgeous-Alexander was the star of the show, scoring a career-high 31 points on 11-of-17 shooting from the field. He also added seven rebounds and four assists in the win.
The Thunder also got a big contribution from center Steven Adams, who had a double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds. Guard Dennis Schroder added 17 points off the bench, while forward Danilo Gallinari chipped in with 14 points and seven rebounds.
The win was a big one for the Thunder, who are now just one game behind the fifth-seeded Houston Rockets in the Western Conference playoff race. Oklahoma City has been on a roll lately, winning seven of their last 10 games. With Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way, the Thunder have a chance to make some noise in the playoffs this season.
The loss was a tough one for the Trail Blazers, who have now lost three of their last four games. Portland is still in the mix for a playoff spot, but they will need to turn things around quickly if they want to make it to the postseason.
Overall, it was an exciting game between two teams fighting for playoff positioning. The Thunder were able to pull out the win behind Gilgeous-Alexander’s 31 points, and they now have a chance to make some noise in the playoffs this season.
