After the game, Daigneault commended his team for its ability to limit Anfernee Simons and Jerami Grant to subpar performances while keeping its composure in responding to being on the wrong end of a 14-4 game-opening run on the road.

LOS ANGELES – Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 35 points as the Thunder grabbed a bounce-back 118-108 victory in Portland on Jan 26 to push their National Basketball Association-best record to 37-8 but his teammate Isaiah Hartenstein said the Canadian’s defensive skills are underappreciated.

Our Thunder vs. Trail Blazers predictions expect OKC to make its mark to start the second half. Do not start believing in the Portland Trail Blazers simply because they enjoy a four-game winning streak. Certainly do not believe in them against the league-leading Oklahoma City Thunder.