Oklahoma City Thunder (36-8, first in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (17-28, 13th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Portland heads into a matchup with Oklahoma City as winners of four games in a row.

The Portland Trail Blazers left the Moda Center Sunday disappointed that they couldn’t pull out a win over the Oklahoma City Thunder, but they were still pleased with their overall effort against the NBA’s top team. The impressive play of forwards Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara was at the heart of the Blazers’ performance during the 118-108 loss.

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The Portland Trail Blazers are set to have their recent resurgence extensively tested when they welcome the Oklahoma City Thunder to Moda Center on Monday. Meanwhile, the visitors will head to Oregon aiming to avoid consecutive defeats for the first time since November 20 off the back of a rare loss last time out.

Camara 8-11 3-4 24, Grant 1-5 0-0 2, Clingan 0-4 0-0 0, Avdija 9-16 6-6 28, Simons 3-10 6-6 14, Murray 0-0 0-0 0, Williams III 0-4 1-2 1, Banton 2-4 0-0 4, Henderson 7-17 6-6 25, Sharpe 3-10 2-4 10. Totals 33-81 24-28 108.

Jan 26, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates with guard Alex Caruso (9) during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

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