The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers, 131-120, in an NBA Season Restart Scrimmage in Orlando on Thursday.
The 11-point final margin is not indicative of how this game was played, with Oklahoma City leading by 24 points going into the fourth quarter. In fact, the Thunder outscored the Trail Blazers, 33-24, in the second quarter and 39-28 in the third quarter. Oklahoma City shot 51 percent from the field and 49 percent from three-point range. The Thunder also doubled up the Trail Blazers in steals, 14-7, while winning the turnover battle, 21-13.
Darius Bazley was Oklahoma City’s highest scorer, dropping 20 points, two rebounds and two assists off the bench. Dennis Schroder provided 14 points, three rebounds and seven assists. Luguentz Dort led the starters with 13 points, three assists and two steals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander totaled 10 points, three rebounds and seven assists.
Anfernee Simons led Portland with 23 points, four rebounds and five assists. Gary Trent Jr. generated 19 points, three rebounds and three assists. Mario Hezonja had 13 points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals. Wenyen Gabriel amassed 14 points and seven rebounds.
The Trail Blazers play their first restart regular-season game on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies. As for the Thunder, they return to action on Saturday against the Utah Jazz.
