Lillard has 25 as Trail Blazers stun Thunder to snap skid
Damian Lillard scored 25 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 123-103 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The win snapped a two-game losing streak for Portland, while the Thunder played without several key injured starters.
Why it matters
This game highlights the impact of injury-depleted rosters on team performance in the NBA and sets the stage for a back-to-back series between the two teams.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Damian Lillard scored 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped a two-game skid with a 123-103 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night.
Deni Avdija added 24 points, eight assists and six rebounds for the Blazers in the first of back-to-back home games against Oklahoma City.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 26 points on 8-of-22 shooting for the Thunder, who had won four straight. Gilgeous-Alexander also grabbed eight rebounds but missed all four of his 3-point attempts and did not play in the fourth quarter.
The Thunder are without several key players because of injuries, including Jalen Williams (ankle), Chet Holmgren (knee) and Cason Wallace (shoulder). Jaylin Williams missed his fourth game with back spasms.
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