The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the visiting Portland Trail Blazers, 123-121, at Pacom Arena on Monday.

There were 13 ties and 16 lead changes in this game, with neither team leading by more than 10 points. With that said, seven of those lead changes happened in the final two minutes, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knocking down a game-winning jumper at the buzzer. Oklahoma City's only true advantage was free-throw shooting, connecting on 32-of-37, while Portland hit just 17-of-21. The Thunder also won the turnover battle 16-10, thanks to their seven steals and five blocks.

The Trail Blazers (17-14) were led by Damian Lillard, tallying 28 points, three rebounds and six assists. Jerami Grant generated 26 points, eight rebounds, three assists and two steals. Anfernee Simons accrued 19 points and four rebounds, while Josh Hart had 13 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Drew Eubanks also amassed nine points, seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks.

The Thunder (13-18) were led by Gilgeous-Alexander, collecting 35 points, two rebounds, six assists and two blocks. Luguentz Dort totaled 13 points and three boards. Jalen Williams finished with 13 points, seven rebounds and four assists, while Kenrich Williams, Isaiah Joe and Mike Muscala all reached double figures in scoring off the bench.

These teams will have a rematch on Wednesday back in OKC.