Gilgeous-Alexander’s 12 Push Thunder One Point Clear

Oklahoma City leads Portland 27-26 after the first quarter on Tuesday, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scoring 12 points. He made all six free throws and added five rebounds in 12 minutes. The Thunder’s 8-2 record and No. 7 power-index rank contrast with Portland’s 6-3 mark and No. 12 ranking, while the Trail Blazers’ 26-point opening keeps the margin to one. Donovan Clingan has five points and five rebounds, and Damian Lillard has also scored five for Portland.