Trail Blazers 121–119 Thunder (Nov 5, 2025) Game Recap
The Portland Trail Blazers staged a dramatic comeback on Wednesday night, overcoming a 22-point deficit to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 121–119. The victory marked the defending champions’ first loss of the season.
Key Performers
- Deni Avdija led Portland with 26 points, 10 rebounds, and nine assists, coming close to a triple-double.
- Jrue Holiday added 22 points and hit two crucial free throws with six seconds left, securing the win.
- Jerami Grant contributed 20 points off the bench for the Blazers.
- For Oklahoma City, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, while Aaron Wiggins recorded 27.
Game Highlights
Holiday’s jumper put Portland ahead 97–96 with a little over six minutes remaining. After a forced backcourt violation, he drained a three-pointer to extend the lead to 100–96. Wiggins briefly turned the tide for the Thunder with a personal 5–0 run, but Grant’s mid-range shot reclaimed the lead for Portland at 105–104.
“Avdija had 26 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists, and the Portland Trail Blazers erased a 22-point deficit Wednesday night in a 121–119 victory.” — ESPN Game Recap
Final Moments
In the final seconds, the Thunder trailed by three when Isaiah Joe was fouled on a jumper with 0.5 seconds left. A replay review showed his toe on the line, resulting in two free throws. Joe made the first, missed the second intentionally, but the Thunder failed to convert on the tip-in attempt, sealing their 8–1 record.
Oklahoma City was shorthanded, resting Chet Holmgren, Lu Dort, and Alex Caruso after their previous night’s win in Los Angeles.
Author’s Summary
The Trail Blazers displayed resilience and composure, rallying from a major deficit to hand the Thunder their first loss of the 2025 NBA season.
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