Trail Blazers Beat Thunder 123–103 as Lillard Scores 25 | Nov. 11 Update

Verified and updated: November 11, 2026, 7:49 a.m. UTC

The Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 123–103 at Moda Center on Tuesday, November 10, ending a two-game skid. Damian Lillard led Portland with 25 points, while Deni Avdija added 24 points, eight assists and six rebounds. The result reversed the pregame momentum: Oklahoma City had won four straight entering the matchup. The game had been listed for national coverage on NBC and Peacock.

Destaques

• Final: Portland Trail Blazers 123, Oklahoma City Thunder 103.
• Damian Lillard scored 25 points; Deni Avdija had 24 points and eight assists.
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 for Oklahoma City.
• The game was scheduled for NBC and Peacock; the NBA game page provides the official box score.

What happened in Trail Blazers vs. Thunder?

Portland pulled away after a close opening half. Oklahoma City held a 27–26 lead after the first quarter, and the teams went into halftime tied at 59. The Thunder briefly moved ahead 69–67 on a Jared McCain three-pointer, but Lillard answered from long range and followed with consecutive threes as Portland built separation. A Lillard shot from near the logo helped push the Blazers’ lead to 97–80 entering the fourth quarter. Jrue Holiday later hit a three that extended the margin to 106–89.

The Associated Press game report confirmed the 123–103 final and described Portland’s second-half surge. It also reported that Portland started Sidy Cissoko in place of Scoot Henderson; Cissoko scored 17 points, while Henderson contributed 11 off the bench. Donovan Clingan collected 13 rebounds. Read the Associated Press game report.

Who led the scoring for Portland and Oklahoma City?

Lillard’s 25 points set the pace for Portland, with Avdija’s 24-point, eight-assist performance providing another major contribution. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 26 points and eight rebounds for Oklahoma City, but shot 8-for-22 and missed all four of his three-point attempts, according to the AP report. McCain added 21 points. The Thunder’s leading scorer did not play in the fourth quarter, as reported after the game.

The AP report also noted that Oklahoma City was without several key players because of injuries: Jalen Williams (ankle), Chet Holmgren (knee), Cason Wallace (shoulder) and Jaylin Williams (back spasms). Those absences are relevant context for the result, but the available report does not establish how much each one affected the outcome.

Where was the game, and when did it start?

The matchup took place at Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, on Tuesday, November 10. The NBA schedule listed an 8 p.m. Pacific Standard Time start in Portland (UTC−08:00), equivalent to 11 p.m. Eastern Standard Time and 4 a.m. UTC on Wednesday, November 11. Portland observes standard time in November after daylight saving time ends.

The NBA’s national schedule listed Oklahoma City at Portland for NBC and Peacock as part of its Tuesday Coast 2 Coast coverage. NBC station availability can vary by market, so the league advises viewers to check local listings. Peacock was also listed for the game. See the NBA’s 2026–27 NBC and Peacock schedule.

What does the result mean for the next game?

Portland snapped its two-game losing streak and closed the gap on a Thunder team that entered with four consecutive wins. The teams are scheduled to meet again in Portland on Wednesday, according to the AP report. That quick rematch gives Oklahoma City an immediate chance to respond, while Portland will look to carry the scoring and defensive pressure from the second half into the next contest. The eventual impact on either team’s season record or standings depends on subsequent games and should be checked against updated league standings.

For the confirmed result and player statistics, use the official NBA game page. The league page also identifies the November 10 game and links to the box score and play-by-play.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Trail Blazers vs. Thunder on November 10?

Portland won 123–103 at Moda Center.

How many points did Damian Lillard score?

Lillard scored 25 points for Portland.

Was the game on NBC and Peacock?

Yes. The NBA’s schedule listed the game on NBC and Peacock; local NBC availability may vary.