In an astonishing display of dominance, the Oklahoma City Thunder (26-11) annihilated the Portland Trail Blazers (10-27) with a mind-boggling 139-77 victory on Thursday night, marking a 62-point win that matched the fifth-largest rout in NBA history.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with 31 points, while Josh Giddey contributed a triple-double (13 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists), showcasing the Thunder’s prowess and solidifying their position at the top of the Western Conference, tying them with the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Trail Blazers, on the other hand, suffered their second-worst loss in franchise history, reminiscent of a 65-point defeat to Indiana in 1998.
Jalen Williams (21 points) and Chet Holmgren (19 points) complemented Gilgeous-Alexander’s stellar performance.
The first half concluded with the Thunder holding an astonishing 75-39 lead, leaving the Trail Blazers frustrated and resulting in technical fouls for Shaedon Sharpe and head coach Chauncey Billups.
Anfernee Simons (14 points) and Scoot Henderson (13 points) were the only players for Portland to score in double digits.
