The last time these two teams met, the Portland Trail Blazers eeked out a narrow 102-99 victory over their division rival in Oklahoma City. With the Thunder currently standing with a 6-10 record on the year, this game presents the perfect opportunity for the 6-12 Blazers to climb out of the cellar of the Northwest Division.
While the Thunder did seem to implode by dealing away superstars Russell Westbrook and Paul George over the summer, they haven’t yet activated full-tank mode.
Oklahoma City’s guards Chris Paul and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander have been a dynamic duo thus far, averaging a collective 38.