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The Oklahoma City Thunder celebrated New Year's Eve with a 124-95 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. They returned to their dominant ways after a bit of a sabbatical in recent weeks.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an efficient 30 points and six assists. Chet Holmgren tallied 12 points, 10 rebounds and six blocks. Ajay Mitchell scored 17 points. Branden Carlson had 12 points and seven rebounds.
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Meanwhile, Deni Avdija struggled with 17 points, seven rebounds and seven assists. Shaedon Sharpe had 14 points and four rebounds. Donovan Clingan was quiet with six points and five rebounds.
Let's look at some of the best photos from the Thunder's 29-point win over the Trail Blazers:
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Isaiah Joe (11) shoots a three point basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) blocks a shot by Portland Trail Blazers guard Sidy Cissoko (91) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell (25) shoots over Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen (16) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes to the basket in front of Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures to his team during a play against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kenrich Williams (34) passes around the back of Portland Trail Blazers center Duop Reath (26) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) dribbles down the court against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) drives to the basket around Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen (16) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) passes during a play against the Portland Trial Blazers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) and Portland Trail Blazers guard Sidy Cissoko (91) reach for a loose ball during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen (16) gestures after scoring a three point basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA;Portland Trail Blazers center Duop Reath (26) moves the ball as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Kenrich Williams (34) defends during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) dribbles down the court against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives against Portland Trail Blazers forward Toumani Camara (33) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Sidy Cissoko (91) reacts after a play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) drives down the court beside Portland Trail Blazers forward Kris Murray (24) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) runs down the court against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) drives past Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) goes up for a basket against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Sidy Cissoko (91) drives between Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) and guard Isaiah Joe (11) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) dunks against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jalen Williams (8) reach for a loose ball during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Caleb Love (2) drives past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) on the way to the basket during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) shoots against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija (8) drives past Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter talks to his team before the start of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe (17) dribbles down the court beside Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Sidy Cissoko (91) drives between Oklahoma City Thunder center Chet Holmgren (7) and guard Isaiah Joe (11) during the second quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Dec 31, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Portland Trail Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter watches his team play against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
This article originally appeared on OKC Thunder Wire: Photos: Best images from Thunder's 124-95 win over Trail Blazers
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