Blazers finding more ways to win, with Damian Lillard pointing to ‘playing for each other’

Damian Lillard credited team execution, spacing, and unselfish play after the Portland Trail Blazers defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-103 on Tuesday. Lillard led the team with 25 points, while Deni Avdija contributed 24 points and eight assists. Six Portland players scored in double figures as the Blazers capitalized on ball movement and transition play.

Portland made 19 three-pointers compared to Oklahoma City's eight and committed only nine turnovers during the win. Sidy Cissoko added 17 points and Donovan Clingan grabbed 13 rebounds. Coach Micah Nori highlighted key baskets from Lillard and Avdija that kept Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the bench throughout the fourth quarter.