Oklahoma City rolls past Trail Blazers 139 77, ties fifth biggest victory margin in NBA history

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous Alexander scored 31 points, Josh Giddey had a triple double and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Portland Trail Blazers 139 77 on Thursday night, a 62 point victory that matched the fifth largest rout in NBA history. Oklahoma City shattered its previous record for victory margin of 45 points, set twice during the 2012 13 season.

The Thunder moved into a tie with the Minnesota Timberwolves for the best record in the Western Conference at 26 11. The Thunder were on the wrong end of the NBA's biggest blowout, losing by 73 to Memphis on Dec. 2, 2021. It was the Trail Blazers' second worst loss, having fallen by 65 to Indiana on Feb.

27, 1998. Jalen Williams scored 21 points, Chet Holmgren added 19 and Giddey had 13 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists for his ninth career triple double as the Thunder shot 57% from the field. It was a complete victory for an Oklahoma City team that returned from Wednesday night's win at Miami at 3 a.m.

on Thursday morning. Portland's Anfernee Simons scored 14 points and Scoot Henderson had 13 on 4 for 21 shooting. The Trail Blazers shot just 27.7% from the field. Henderson scored the first five points of the game before the Thunder responded with a 22 2 run to take control. The highlight of the run was an odd basket by Holmgren.

He drove to the rim on a fast break and was basically tackled from behind by Portland's Jerami Grant. Somehow, Holmgren to give Oklahoma City an 18 7 lead. Oklahoma City dominated from there, stretching the lead to 75 39 at halftime. Portland's frustration boiled over when Shaedon Sharpe and coach Chauncey Billups both were called for technical fouls with 1:45 left in the second quarter.

The Thunder kept it going in the second half. Giddey and found Williams for a layup to put the Thunder up 86 46. Oklahoma City outscored the Trail Blazers 43 17 in the third quarter to take a 118 56 edge into the fourth. UP NEXT Trail Blazers: Visit Minnesota on Friday. Thunder: Host Orlando on Saturday.

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