Trail Blazers Clash with Thunder: Live Updates and Highlights

The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face off against the Portland Trail Blazers this Sunday in a highly anticipated matchup. This encounter marks their second meeting of the season, following an earlier game on November 5, where the Thunder suffered their only loss. Currently, Oklahoma City holds an impressive record of 16 wins and just 1 loss, having recently won eight consecutive games.

Recent Performances

In their last outing, the Thunder dominated the Utah Jazz with a 144-112 victory, which also contributed to the 2025 NBA Cup standings. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander starred in the game, scoring 31 points and dishing out eight assists in just three quarters. This performance showcased his significant impact on the team.

In contrast, the Trail Blazers, with a current record of 7-9, recently ended a losing streak by beating the Golden State Warriors 127-123. Deni Avdija was a key player in that match, recording 26 points and 13 assists, while Caleb Love made a surprising contribution with 26 points off the bench.

Game Day Details

For those looking to catch the Thunder vs. Trail Blazers game, here are the essential details:

• Channel: FanDuel Sports Network
• Start Time: 6 p.m. CT
• Livetream: Available on Fubo (free trial)

Starting Lineups

The teams have made strategic decisions regarding their starting lineups for the game:

• Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Cason Wallace, Lu Dort, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein
• Trail Blazers: Sidy Cissoko, Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara, Jerami Grant, Donovan Clingan

Injury Updates

Injuries could play a significant role in this matchup. Here’s the latest injury report:

• Thunder:
  • Jalen Williams (wrist surgery) – out
  • Aaron Wiggins (adductor strain) – out
  • Kenrich Williams (knee surgery) – out
  • Nikola Topic (testicular surgery) – out
  • Thomas Sorber (torn ACL) – out
  • Branden Carlson (nasal fracture) – available
• Trail Blazers:
  • Jrue Holiday (calf strain) – out
  • Shaedon Sharpe (calf strain) – out
  • Scoot Henderson (hamstring tear) – out
  • Matisse Thybulle (torn thumb ligament) – out
  • Donovan Clingan (ankle sprain) – questionable
  • Robert Williams III (knee injury management) – questionable
  • Blake Wesley (foot fracture) – out
  • Damian Lillard (torn Achilles) – out

As the Thunder look to bounce back from their only defeat, all eyes will be on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his ambitions for the season. Tune into El-Balad for live updates during the game, as well as detailed highlights post-match.