Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 35 points, but the Oklahoma City Thunder suffered their first defeat of the season against the Portland Trail Blazers.
Before this matchup, OKC had opened the season with an impressive 8–0 run, marking its best start in franchise history after a commanding 126–107 road win over the Los Angeles Clippers.
Portland, holding a 4–3 record, bounced back from a prior 123–115 home loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, delivering a statement performance against one of the league’s hottest teams.
“OKC Thunder’s historic start to the season ends with a loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.”
The Thunder and Trail Blazers are set to meet again later this month, with OKC aiming to reclaim early-season momentum and Portland seeking consistency.
Author’s summary: Despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s standout play, Portland halted OKC’s perfect 8–0 streak, marking the Thunder’s first setback in a record-breaking start.