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The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 123–115 on November 30 at the Moda Center, staying well under the Vegas total of 234.5 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led OKC with 26 points, supported by Chet Holmgren's 19, while Deni Avdija paced Portland with 31 points and Trendon Camara contributed 19. The Thunder's superior efficiency proved decisive: Oklahoma City shot 48.9 percent from the field and 10 three-pointers compared to Portland's 39.3 percent and 16 threes, a disparity that reflected OKC's 113.8 offensive rating versus Portland's 108.2. Oklahoma City's fourth-quarter surge—38 points in the final frame—sealed the victory after the teams remained competitive through three quarters. The Thunder's 27 assists and nine blocks demonstrated balanced offensive execution and rim protection, while Portland's 49 rebounds matched OKC's total but couldn't overcome the efficiency gap. Oklahoma City's defensive rating of 108.2 held firm despite Portland's three-point volume. The result extends Oklahoma City's winning form and reinforces their status as a Western Conference contender.
