Yang Hansen played over 10 minutes, scoring 3 points and grabbing 5 rebounds; Alexander scored 30 points to lead the Thunder to a big win over the Trail Blazers.

On January 1st, in the 25-26 NBA regular season, the Thunder secured a 124-95 victory over the Trail Blazers. Yang Hansen logged over 10 minutes and recorded 3 points and 5 rebounds.

Statistics

Trail Blazers: Avdija with 17 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists; Sharpe scored 14 points with 4 rebounds; Sissoko had 19 points; Love contributed 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists; Klingen added 6 points and 5 rebounds; Yang Hansen posted 3 points and 5 rebounds.

Thunder: Alexander put up 30 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals; Holmgren recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds; Dort scored 12 points; Jalen Williams had 13 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists; Mitchell added 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 3 assists; Joe scored 15 points; Carlson contributed 12 points and 7 rebounds.

Game Summary

At the start of the first quarter, Sissoko hit a three-pointer first, but the Thunder quickly responded with a 10-1 run led by Holmgren and Dort. The Trail Blazers launched a comeback and closed the gap when Avdija nailed an open three-pointer to tie the score at 18-18. However, Alexander and Carlson combined with jump shots and fast-break layups to ignite a 16-4 run, giving the Thunder a 12-point lead. Toward the end of the quarter, the Trail Blazers closed in again. After the first quarter, the Thunder held an 8-point advantage. In the second quarter, Joe hit consecutive three-pointers early to restore a 14-point lead for the Thunder. The Trail Blazers then went on a scoring run to narrow the deficit to 7 points. Following that, Alexander took control of the Thunder’s offense with drives and outside shooting, leading a 13-2 run. At halftime, the Thunder led 73-55. Alexander had 18 points by halftime, while Yang Hansen did not play.

After the break, the Thunder started the third quarter by hitting multiple three-pointers, going on a 13-5 run that extended their lead to 26 points. The Trail Blazers attempted another rally, but Alexander drew fouls and made free throws to push the score to 94-70. Near the end of the quarter, Yang Hansen came off the bench, immediately grabbing a rebound and then hitting a three-pointer off a pass from Love. The Thunder held a 23-point lead going into the fourth quarter. Early in the final period, the Thunder scored a quick burst to increase their lead to 28 points. The Trail Blazers tried to fight back, but the Thunder maintained control. Yang Hansen returned off the bench in the closing minutes and grabbed several rebounds. Ultimately, the Thunder won by a large margin over the Trail Blazers.

Starting Lineups

Trail Blazers: Avdija, Sharpe, Sissoko, Kamara, Klingen

Thunder: Alexander, Holmgren, Dort, Jalen Williams, Wallace