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Thunder Sweep Trail Blazers in Two-Game Set
The Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder took on the Portland Path Blazers at dwelling for the second time in a row. This time round, the Thunder didn’t want a final second shot to win the sport, however quite a cease. The Thunder received 101-98.
The offense was not there early for the Thunder, they fell down early and that continued for many of the half. Nevertheless, a late half push from the Thunder would maintain this recreation in arms attain as they trailed 54-49. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did his factor within the half as he scored 18 factors on 5-of-8 taking pictures. Josh Giddey additionally added eight factors on an ideal 4-of-4 taking pictures.
The Lu Dort matchup on Damian Lillard is a enjoyable one to maintain up with, and Dort held Lillard to 9 factors on 3-of-10 taking pictures on the half.
Regardless of struggling offensively within the first half, the Thunder outscored the Path Blazers 27-22 within the second quarter.
Isaiah Joe made a well timed look within the third quarter because the Thunder have been crawling again into the sport after falling down by double-digits. He knocked down two of his three 3-point makes an attempt within the quarter.
Within the fourth, the Thunder hung round, claiming a lead just a few occasions, however finally got here down to a different clutch time. They fell down 5 factors to the Path Blazers, however got here again once more to take a lead. With an opportunity to win the sport, Lillard missed a really contested mid-range jumpshot, which was defended by Dort.
With a foul beneath a second, Gilgeous-Alexander put down a pair free-throws to additional ice the sport. It was the third win in a row for Oklahoma Metropolis.
Lillard completed with simply 16 factors on 6-of-19 taking pictures.
Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 27 factors on 8-of-19 taking pictures in addition to six rebounds and three assists.
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