The Oklahoma City Thunder (19-1), the NBA’s hottest team and clear frontrunners for the No. 1 seed in the West, invade Portland to face the rebuilding Trail Blazers (8-11) in a lopsided Northwest Division matchup. With OKC’s suffocating defense and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP-caliber dominance on display, this game at the Moda Center serves as a tune-up for the Thunder amid their historic start, while the Blazers seek a signature upset to build momentum for their young core. Portland’s home energy could spark early fireworks, but Oklahoma City’s depth and execution make them overwhelming favorites. Tip-off is set for Sunday, November 30, 2025, at 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT local time), broadcast on ROOT Sports Northwest, Bally Sports Oklahoma, and NBA TV, with streaming on NBA League Pass and FuboTV.
Time: 10:00 p.m. ET / 7:00 p.m. PT
Broadcast: TV – ROOT Sports NW, Bally Sports OK; Streaming – NBA League Pass, NBA App; Radio – 102.9 KGNZ (Thunder), 1190 KEX (Blazers)
Injury Report
Oklahoma City is remarkably healthy, a key to their 19-1 mark, while Portland’s frontcourt woes persist, thinning their rotation and exposing rookie-heavy lineups. The NBA’s official injury report (as of 8:30 p.m. ET on November 29) details the following—monitor warmups for Ayton and Holmgren, as back-to-backs loom for OKC.
| Team | Player | Status | Injury/Illness Details |
| Thunder | Chet Holmgren | Probable | Right Ankle; Minor Sprain (from 11/27) |
| Thunder | Ousmane Dieng | Out | G League – On Assignment |
| Thunder | Ajay Mitchell | Out | G League – Two-Way |
| Blazers | Deandre Ayton | Questionable | Right Calf; Strain |
| Blazers | Jerami Grant | Available | No Injury (post-rest) |
| Blazers | Donovan Clingan | Out | Left Knee; Soreness |
| Blazers | Duop Reath | Out | G League – Two-Way |
| Blazers | Rayan Rupert | Out | G League – On Assignment |
Thunder’s Isaiah Joe is day-to-day with a hamstring tweak but expected to play limited minutes.
Team Records
| Team | Overall Record | Home/Away Split | ATS Record | O/U Record |
| Oklahoma City Thunder | 19-1 | 10-0 Home / 9-1 Away | 14-6 | 9-11 |
| Portland Trail Blazers | 8-11 | 5-4 Home / 3-7 Away | 9-10 | 10-9 |
OKC boasts the league’s best record and net rating (+12.4), while Portland ranks 13th in the West, struggling with a -2.8 point differential.
Recent Team Forms
The Thunder are unstoppable, winners of 18 straight after an opening loss, with top-tier defense (102.6 PPG allowed) and unselfish play (29.4 APG). Portland has stabilized somewhat (3-2 last five) but falters against elite foes, yielding 118.2 points in losses to top-10 teams.
Oklahoma City Thunder – Last 5 Games (5-0):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| 11/27/2025 | @ Minnesota | W 108-102 | SGA: 34 pts, 8 ast; D holds MIN to 38% FG |
| 11/24/2025 | vs. LA Lakers | W 112-105 | Holmgren: 22 pts, 10 reb, 4 blk; Road-like D at home |
| 11/22/2025 | @ Denver | W 118-114 | Williams: 26 pts off bench; Clutch stops |
| 11/20/2025 | vs. Sacramento | W 124-110 | SGA triple-double; 16-2 run |
| 11/17/2025 | @ Golden State | W 115-108 | Team: 14 threes; Balanced attack |
Portland Trail Blazers – Last 5 Games (3-2):
| Date | Opponent | Result | Key Stats |
| 11/28/2025 | vs. Utah | W 122-118 | Henderson: 28 pts, 10 ast; Home thriller |
| 11/25/2025 | @ Phoenix | L 116-109 | Grant: 24 pts; Late fouls hurt |
| 11/23/2025 | vs. San Antonio | W 110-105 | Ayton: 20 pts, 12 reb (if plays); Rebuild W |
| 11/21/2025 | @ LA Clippers | L 128-120 | Ayton: 18 pts; High-pace loss |
| 11/19/2025 | vs. Memphis | W 114-108 | Henderson: 25 pts; Young guns shine |
Series History
Oklahoma City dominates the all-time series (78-62 over 140 games), and they’ve been ruthless lately, winning 8 of the last 10 meetings by an average of 11.4 points. Portland’s last win came in 2023 (a 113-106 home victory), but OKC has taken all three 2025 encounters, including a 120-109 rout in OKC on November 10. The Blazers are 4-6 in last 10 home vs. Thunder, often covering as big dogs.
Key Historical Trends:
Thunder 8-2 SU last 10 head-to-heads.
Under in 7 of last 9 meetings (avg. 214 points).
Portland covers +15 in 6 of last 8 as home dogs vs. OKC.
Player Matchups
OKC’s length and switchability overwhelm Portland’s inexperience, but Scoot Henderson’s growth could test the Thunder’s backcourt. With Ayton questionable, the paint becomes a Thunder playground—expect Chet Holmgren to feast.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (Thunder, 31.2 PPG, 6.4 APG) vs. Scoot Henderson (Blazers, 18.6 PPG, 5.8 APG): SGA’s efficiency (58% TS) exploits Henderson’s on-ball learning curve; Scoot’s speed forces switches, but turnovers (3.8 per game) loom. Edge: Thunder.
Chet Holmgren (Thunder, 17.4 PPG, 8.2 RPG, 2.6 BPG) vs. Deandre Ayton (Blazers, Q; 16.8 PPG, 10.4 RPG): Chet’s range and shot-blocking (projected 4+ blocks) dominates if Ayton sits; even matchup otherwise, but OKC’s +6.2 rebound edge prevails. Edge: Thunder.
Jalen Williams (Thunder, 20.8 PPG) vs. Jerami Grant (Blazers, 22.4 PPG): Williams’ two-way versatility neutralizes Grant’s scoring, holding him under 20 in last H2H. Edge: Thunder.
Josh Giddey (Thunder, 12.2 PPG, 7.8 RPG, 6.4 APG) vs. Anfernee Simons (Blazers, 21.2 PPG): Giddey’s vision disrupts Simons’ isos, key for OKC’s No. 1 assist-to-turnover ratio. Watch Cason Wallace as bench spark.
X-Factor: Thunder’s bench (42.6 PPG, league-best) vs. Portland’s youth (turnover-prone at 14.2 per game).
Betting Trends
OKC enters as -16.5 road favorites (ML: -1500), Portland +16.5 (+900). Over/under at 220.5, favoring the under with OKC’s defensive clampdowns (under in 7/10 road games).
Key Trends:
Thunder: 19-1 SU; 12-8 ATS as big favorites; Under in 9/11 road games.
Blazers: 3-2 SU last 5; 6-4 ATS home; Over in 7/11 vs. Northwest.
Head-to-Head: Under in 7/9; OKC 8-2 ATS last 10.
Game Odds
Oklahoma City Thunder – 13
Portland Trail Blazers 232
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, November 29, 2025
