Moda Center, Portland, Oregon
Tipoff is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET
This is the second night of a home-and-home back-to-back at the Moda Center. Portland dominated the first meeting on Tuesday (Nov. 10), winning 123-103 behind Damian Lillard’s 25 points and Deni Avdija’s 24 points/8 assists. The Thunder, missing several key pieces, saw their four-game win streak snapped.
Current Rosters (key contributors; approximate season averages)
Oklahoma City Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (G): ~29.5 PPG, 4.3 RPG, 4.7 APG
Ajay Mitchell (G): ~18.5 PPG
Jared McCain (G): ~12.9 PPG
Isaiah Hartenstein (C): ~6.9–10.0 RPG, strong playmaking
Others: Kenrich Williams, Aday Mara, Bennett Stirtz, Alex Caruso, Nique Clifford (recently acquired), Micah Peavy.
Portland Trail Blazers
Deni Avdija (F): ~22.5 PPG, 6.3–6.5 RPG/APG
Damian Lillard (G): ~20.0 PPG, 4.3 APG
Toumani Camara (F): ~13.0 PPG
Jrue Holiday (G): ~12.8 PPG
Donovan Clingan (C): ~11 PPG, ~10.3 RPG, strong rim protection
Others: Scoot Henderson, Sidy Cissoko, Robert Williams III.
Injury Reports
Thunder (multiple long-term absences):
Out — Chet Holmgren (knee recovery), Jalen Williams (ankle surgery), Cason Wallace (shoulder surgery). Day-to-day/questionable or limited — Jaylin Williams (back spasms), Thomas Sorber (knee), Nikola Topić (back). The roster is heavily reliant on SGA and the young backcourt.
Trail Blazers:
Out — Ja Morant (hamstring), Shaedon Sharpe (meniscus), Vít Krejčí (leg/ankle). Chris Youngblood is day-to-day (foot). Robert Williams III is typically managed on the second night of back-to-backs.
Key Player Matchups
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Damian Lillard / Jrue Holiday / perimeter defenders: SGA struggled efficiency-wise (8-of-22) in the first meeting and sat the fourth quarter. Lillard was efficient in limited minutes (25 points on strong shooting) and will look to exploit OKC’s depleted defense again. Holiday’s experience helps on the ball.
Deni Avdija vs. Kenrich Williams / wing rotation: Avdija is Portland’s versatile engine (scoring + playmaking). He thrived Tuesday.
Donovan Clingan / Robert Williams vs. Isaiah Hartenstein / Aday Mara: Size and rim protection battle. Clingan dominated the glass (13 rebounds Tuesday). OKC’s frontcourt depth is thinner without Holmgren.
Supporting casts: McCain and Mitchell must generate secondary scoring for OKC; Cissoko and Camara provide energy and 3-and-D for Portland.
Recent Team Forms
Thunder: 8-3 overall. Strong stretch before Tuesday (wins over Cleveland twice, Memphis, Washington by large margins). Road record is more mixed; heavily reliant on SGA with stars sidelined. Defense remains competitive, but offense dips without the full supporting cast. Trail Blazers: 7-3 overall. Came off a two-game skid (losses to Lakers and Spurs) before the dominant Tuesday win. Strong offensive output (~119.7 PPG) and improved home form in this stretch. Lillard and Avdija have been consistent producers.
Series History
OKC holds the long-term edge in the all-time series (franchise history including Seattle), but Portland has had success in recent individual games and won the only prior 2026-27 meeting convincingly (123-103). In the last several seasons OKC has generally dominated, though Portland has shown competitiveness at home.
Betting Trends
Both teams are dealing with back-to-back fatigue and injuries; public money has leaned toward Portland +1.5 in some reports. Thunder have been solid ATS overall this season; Blazers have also covered at a decent rate.
OKC’s star power (SGA bounce-back) and defensive identity give them a slight edge in a closer, more competitive rematch, but Portland’s home energy, recent momentum, and matchup advantages make this a toss-up that could easily go the other way. Expect a tighter game than Tuesday’s 20-point margin.
Game Odds
Oklahoma City Thunder – 1
Portland Trail Blazers 225.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Tuesday, November 10, 2026
