Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Portland Trail Blazers - November 5, 2025
Experience live NBA basketball coverage and scores as the Oklahoma City Thunder faced the Portland Trail Blazers. Below is a summary of the key moments from the game held in Portland, Oregon.
Game Overview
The Portland Trail Blazers overcame a 22-point deficit to win 121-119 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This marked the Thunder’s first loss of the season, bringing their record to 8-1, while Portland improved to 5-3.
Key Players and Stats
- Deni Avdija: 26 points, 10 rebounds, and 9 assists for the Blazers.
- Jrue Holiday: 22 points, including two crucial free throws that put Portland ahead with six seconds remaining.
- Jerami Grant: Contributed 20 points off the bench.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Scored 35 points for Oklahoma City.
- Aaron Wiggins: Added 27 points for the Thunder.
Game Highlights
With the Thunder trailing by three points, Isaiah Joe was fouled on a jumper with just 0.5 seconds left. A replay confirmed that his toe touched the 3-point line. Joe made the first free throw and intentionally missed the second. Oklahoma City’s last-second tip-in attempt failed, sealing Portland’s victory.
Jrue Holiday’s jumper gave Portland its first lead of the game at 97-96 with 6:44 remaining. Shortly after, Holiday hit a 3-pointer to extend the lead to 100-96 following a backcourt violation by Oklahoma City.
Aaron Wiggins responded with a 5-0 personal run, giving the Thunder a 101-100 lead, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Portland’s comeback.
Additional Context
Oklahoma City played without key players Chet Holmgren, Lu Dort, and Alex Caruso, who all sat out this game after participating in the previous night’s win against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Author's summary: The Portland Trail Blazers rallied from a large deficit to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121-119, ending the Thunder’s unbeaten start and showcasing clutch moments by Jrue Holiday and Deni Avdija.