For those wondering if the Portland Trail Blazers would win another game this season, the answer might be no. They’ll never have a better chance than they did versus the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight, up 19 in the final frame. But their shooting went ice cold, their defense flopped, and OKC went crazy from distance, downing the Blazers 98-94. Those rooting for good feelings were disappointed, but Team Tank breathed a sigh of relief.
Keon Johnson had 18 point for the Blazers in the loss, Greg Brown III and Ben McLemore 17 apiece. The Thunder worked the margins well, amassing 12 steals and 12 blocks.