Trail Blazers Beat Thunder 118-108 Behind Avdija’s 28 Points

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 118-108 on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Moda Center, led by Deni Avdija’s 28 points, six assists and four steals. Portland paired 19 made 3-pointers with nearly perfect free-throw shooting, then outscored Oklahoma City 30-23 in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Thunder Establish an Early Advantage

Oklahoma City opened with a 32-28 first quarter, giving the visitors a four-point advantage. It was the first of two periods in which the Thunder exceeded 30 points, but Portland stayed close enough to change the direction of the game before halftime.

Second Quarter: Portland Takes the Lead

The Trail Blazers outscored the Thunder 28-18 in the second quarter, turning their four-point deficit into a 56-50 halftime lead. Oklahoma City’s 18 points marked its lowest-scoring quarter of the night, while Portland matched its opening-period total.

Third Quarter: Oklahoma City Narrows the Gap

The Thunder responded with their best offensive quarter, outscoring Portland 35-32. That trimmed the Trail Blazers’ advantage to 88-85 entering the fourth, leaving just one possession between the teams after three periods.

Fourth Quarter: Trail Blazers Pull Away

Portland delivered a 30-23 final quarter to extend its three-point advantage into a 10-point win. After allowing 35 points in the third, the Trail Blazers limited Oklahoma City to 23 over the final 12 minutes and finished the game in regulation.

Key Performers

• Deni Avdija, Portland: Led the Trail Blazers with 28 points and six assists while adding four steals, providing production as a scorer, facilitator and defender.
• Donovan Clingan, Portland: Collected a team-high 12 rebounds, helping Portland compete on the boards despite Oklahoma City’s overall rebounding advantage.
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Oklahoma City: Led all scorers with 31 points, but the Thunder could not turn his scoring output into a road victory.
• Isaiah Hartenstein, Oklahoma City: Recorded 20 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, leading the Thunder in both rebounds and assists.

NerdSports Stat: Both teams made exactly 37 field goals, yet Portland won by 10. The entire margin came from eight additional made 3-pointers and two additional made free throws.

Game Analysis: Portland’s Shooting Makes the Difference

The Trail Blazers created their clearest advantage beyond the arc, making 19 of 49 attempts for 38.8%. Oklahoma City finished 11-for-36, or 30.6%. Those eight additional makes gave Portland a 57-33 advantage in points from 3-point range.

Portland also made the most of its free throws, converting 25 of 26 attempts for 96.2%. The Thunder earned two more attempts but finished 23-for-28, leaving Portland with a two-point advantage at the line.

Oklahoma City won the rebounding comparison 43-39 and attempted seven more field goals. Still, the Thunder shot 42.0% overall, compared with Portland’s 45.7%, and could not offset the difference in perimeter efficiency. The Trail Blazers also finished with 21 assists to Oklahoma City’s 19.

The second and fourth quarters ultimately separated the teams. Portland outscored Oklahoma City 58-41 across those two periods, more than compensating for the Thunder’s combined seven-point advantage in the first and third.

Closing Context: Portland Improves to 8-3

The win moved Portland to 8-3 overall and 3-2 at home, while Oklahoma City fell to 8-4 overall and 3-4 on the road. That leaves the Trail Blazers ahead of the Thunder by winning percentage in the Western Conference. Portland next hosts the Sacramento Kings on Friday, November 13, at 7:00 p.m. PST, while Oklahoma City faces the LA Clippers that night at 7:30 p.m. PST.

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