Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 37 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off a late rally by the Portland Trail Blazers for a 128-120 victory on Wednesday night.
Jalen Williams added 31 points and Chet Holmgren finished with 21 points and a season-high 14 rebounds for Oklahoma City, which led by 18 points.
Anfernee Simons had 29 for the short-handed Blazers, who have been beset by injuries.
Portland closed the gap to 112-107 on Simons' layup before Matisse Thybulle's 3-pointer got the Blazers within two with 4:05 left.
Williams ended the threat with a 3-pointer that made it 116-110.