The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-103 on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, led by Deni Avdija’s 24 points, six rebounds and eight assists. Damian Lillard added a team-high 25 points as Portland turned a halftime tie into a convincing home victory at Moda Center.
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter: Thunder Take a Narrow Lead
Oklahoma City finished the opening quarter ahead 27-26. That one-point separation set up a competitive first half, with neither team establishing a significant advantage at the quarter breaks.
Second Quarter: Portland Draws Even
The Trail Blazers outscored the Thunder 33-32 in the second quarter, sending the teams into halftime tied at 59. Both offenses improved on their first-quarter scoring totals, leaving the game level after 24 minutes.
Third Quarter: Trail Blazers Take Control
Portland delivered the decisive stretch after halftime, outscoring Oklahoma City 38-21 in the third quarter. The 17-point swing gave the Trail Blazers a 97-80 lead entering the fourth. Portland’s highest-scoring quarter coincided with the Thunder’s lowest-scoring period.
Fourth Quarter: Portland Completes the Win
The Trail Blazers added to their advantage with a 26-23 fourth quarter, securing the 123-103 final without overtime. Portland outscored Oklahoma City 64-44 across the second half, accounting for the entire final margin.
Key Performers
- Deni Avdija, Trail Blazers: Delivered 24 points, six rebounds and a team-leading eight assists, providing Portland’s strongest all-around contribution.
- Damian Lillard, Trail Blazers: Led Portland with 25 points, combining with Avdija for 49 of the team’s 123 points.
- Donovan Clingan, Trail Blazers: Collected a team-high 13 rebounds as Portland finished with 44 overall.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder: Led all scorers with 26 points and added eight rebounds.
- Aday Mara, Thunder: Paced Oklahoma City with 10 rebounds.
- Isaiah Hartenstein, Thunder: Led the visitors with five assists.
NerdSports Stat: Portland gained 33 more points than Oklahoma City from 3-pointers—57 to 24—an advantage 13 points larger than its final winning margin.
Game Analysis: Three-Point Volume Makes the Difference
Both teams finished at a listed 44.0% from the field, but their shot distributions produced very different results. Portland made 19 of 50 attempts from beyond the arc, while Oklahoma City went 8-for-22. The Trail Blazers attempted 28 more threes and converted 11 more, creating a substantial scoring advantage despite similar overall field-goal percentages.
Portland also made better use of its free throws, finishing 24-for-26 for 92.3%. Oklahoma City shot 21-for-27, or 77.8%. The Thunder had one more attempt at the line, but the Trail Blazers came away with three more points.
The supporting numbers underline why rebounding alone could not keep Oklahoma City close. The Thunder held a 45-44 edge on the boards, while Portland led 26-20 in assists. Avdija accounted for eight of those assists, complementing his scoring and helping give the home team a productive secondary playmaker alongside Lillard.
Closing Context: Portland Improves to 7-3
The win moved Portland to 7-3 overall and 2-2 at home, while Oklahoma City fell to 8-3 overall and 3-3 on the road. The Thunder remained a half-game ahead of the Trail Blazers by overall record. With the teams scheduled to meet again Wednesday, November 11, at 7:00 p.m. PST, Portland has an immediate opportunity to follow up this result, while Oklahoma City can respond in the rematch.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-103 on November 10, 2026.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points. His individual shooting percentage was not included in the supplied game statistics.
After the win, the Portland Trail Blazers sit 7-3 in the Western Conference.
Deni Avdija was the standout performer with 24 points, six rebounds and eight assists for Portland.
