Portland Trail Blazers vs. Oklahoma City Thunder: Game Preview
The Portland Trail Blazers will face the undefeated Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night at the Moda Center in a Western Conference clash.
Game Details
- Date and Time: Wednesday, November 5, 7 p.m.
- Location: Moda Center, Portland
- Teams: Portland Trail Blazers (4-3) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (8-0)
Broadcast Information
- Radio: Rip City Radio (KPOJ 620 AM)
- TV Channel: KUNP (Antenna 47.1)
- Streaming: Full season available live or on-demand on BlazerVision for $120 annually.
- Free Viewing: Use an HDTV antenna to watch live via local ABC affiliate (Charge 2.2 in Portland).
For more details on watching the Blazers, visit nba.com/blazers/watch.
Betting Odds
- Spread: Oklahoma City Thunder -4.5
- Over/Under: 229.5 points
Game Context
The Thunder, coming off a 137-106 win against the Los Angeles Clippers Tuesday night, will play the second game of a back-to-back on Wednesday. They are the second of four consecutive Portland opponents facing a similar back-to-back situation.
"The reigning-champion Thunder are the last remaining undefeated team in the NBA."
Oklahoma City's guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the current NBA MVP, ranks second in league scoring with 33.1 points per game. He scored 30 points in the recent win over the Clippers and surpassed Oscar Robertson for the third-longest streak of 20-point games in NBA history.
"Gilgeous-Alexander has finished with at least 20 in 80 consecutive games."
This matchup offers a significant test for the Blazers as they face one of the NBA's top teams and players.
Author's summary: The undefeated Thunder visit the Moda Center to challenge the Blazers, featuring MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's historic scoring streak and a back-to-back battle scenario.