Portland Confronts Oklahoma City Amid Home Losing Streak

The matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Portland Trail Blazers is set for Sunday in Portland, Oregon. The game begins at 6 p.m. EST and highlights Portland’s struggle to end a three-game home losing streak.

Team Overview

• Oklahoma City Thunder: 19 wins, 1 loss (first in the Western Conference)
• Portland Trail Blazers: 8 wins, 11 losses (ninth in the Western Conference)

Recent Performances

Portland has performed reasonably well against their division, recording a 3-2 record. However, the Trail Blazers have lost four games decided by 10 points or more this season. Compare this to the Thunder, who are dominating the Western Conference with a remarkable 15-1 record, including an unbeaten 13-0 in games decided by at least 10 points.

Shooting Statistics

Both teams have shown varied shooting efficiencies. The Trail Blazers have a shooting percentage of 44.5%. In contrast, the Thunder hold a higher mark at 48.7%. Notably, Portland’s opponents have shot 48.2% against them, while the Thunder limit their rivals to 42.4%.

Previous Matchup

This will be the third meeting of the season between these teams. The Thunder secured a decisive victory in their last encounter, winning 122-95 on November 24.

Player Highlights

• Deni Avdija (Trail Blazers): 25.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.5 assists per game
• Jerami Grant (Trail Blazers): 13.0 points per game over the last 10 contests
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder): 32.9 points and 4.9 rebounds per game
• Jaylin Williams (Thunder): 3.0 made 3-pointers on average in the last 10 games

Last Ten Games

• Trail Blazers: 3 wins, 7 losses; averaging 115.6 points with a shooting percentage of 44.4%
• Thunder: 10 wins, 0 losses; averaging 121.1 points while shooting 49.9%

Injury Updates

• Trail Blazers Injuries:
  • Scoot Henderson: Out (hamstring)
  • Matisse Thybulle: Out (thumb)
  • Jrue Holiday: Out (calf)
  • Blake Wesley: Out (foot)
  • Damian Lillard: Out for the season (achilles)
• Thunder Injuries:
  • Aaron Wiggins: Day to day (thigh)
  • Nikola Topic: Out (groin)
  • Isaiah Hartenstein: Day to day (ankle)
  • Thomas Sorber: Out for the season (knee)

As the Thunder confront the Trail Blazers, both teams look to solidify their standings in the Western Conference.