Portland Stuns No. 9 Thunder with 20-Point Statement

On Tuesday, the Knicks crushed the Bucks 117-85, the Celtics beat the 76ers 123-101, and the Suns handled the Clippers 133-110. The Heat edged the Jazz 115-109, Orlando beat Sacramento 107-100, and Portland stunned Oklahoma City 123-103. Portland’s 7-3 record and No. 11 power-index rank now sit alongside a 20-point win over the No. 9 Thunder (8-3)—the day’s sharpest statement. Wednesday’s slate: Wizards at Pacers, Cavaliers at Knicks, Celtics at Raptors, Lakers at Bucks, Nets at Pelicans, Spurs at Bulls, Nuggets at Grizzlies, Magic at Jazz, Warriors at Rockets, and Thunder at Trail Blazers.