It wasn’t always perfect against the new-look, faster-paced, division rival Portland Trail Blazers, but the Thunder played its brand of basketball, and when it does that, the final score often looks beautiful.
It was a 106-90 runaway victory for the Thunder against the Blazers tonight, as Head Coach Billy Donovan’s club put together nearly 48 full minutes of dominant defensive play while manufacturing points on the offensive end.
By forcing Portland into 34.8 percent shooting from the field and 18 turnovers, the Thunder prevented the Blazers from getting into any sort of rhythm other than a few short spurts from C.