The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the host Portland Trail Blazers, 128-120, at Moda Center on Wednesday.

A 32-27 first quarter set the foundation for Oklahoma City in this victory, winning in wire-to-wire fashion. With that said, they never led by more than 16 points, with Portland getting it down to a two-point margin in the final minutes. The Thunder shot 58 percent from the field while holding the Trail Blazers below 51 percent shooting. OKC also out-rebounded Portland, 45-35, while outscoring them in the paint, 62-52.

The Thunder (43-19) were led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, accruing 37 points, three rebounds and five assists. Jalen Williams amassed 31 points, four rebounds, three assists and three steals. Chet Holmgren collected 21 points, 14 rebounds and five assists, while Josh Giddet generated 19 points, six rebounds and seven assists.

The Trail Blazers (17-44) were led by Anfernee Simons, amassing 29 points, three rebounds and five assists. Jerami Grant tallied 20 points, two rebounds, four assists and two steals. Duop Reath registered 16 points and five rebounds, while Dalano Banton totaled 13 points, five rebounds and five assists. Matisse Thybulle led the bench with 16 points, six rebounds, three assists and three steals.

Portland returns to action on Friday, remaining home to play the Houston Rockets. Oklahoma City also returns to action on Friday, returning home to face the Miami Heat.