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Thunder showcases a bright future thanks to its youth in 119-106 win vs. Trail Blazers

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Recap: Thunder 119, Trail Blazers 106

Darius Bazley (7) sports a smile after a first-half dunk in the Thunder's 119-106 win against the Trail Blazers on Saturday at Chesapeake Energy Arena. [Sarah Phipps/The Oklahoman]

Nerlens Noel rose in front of the rim and swatted Anfernee Simons’s shot to the ground. Thunder rookie Darius Bazley chased down the rebound and tossed a pass ahead to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

As the pair approached the paint, Gilgeous-Alexander bounced a pass into the lane.