Before Monday’s game, the Oklahoma City Thunder announced that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander would miss the remainder of the season due to an ankle injury.
Despite the disappointing news, the Thunder stepped up to win 134-131 in overtime against the Portland Trail Blazers.
After the first quarter, it was obvious this game would be a track meet. Oklahoma City jumped out early, scoring 34 points in the first quarter.
In the second, Portland would follow up with a 30 point quarter of their own and would narrowly lead 61-58 at halftime.
The second half was a back and forth affair, as the largest lead was only 10 points early in the fourth quarter.