OKC Thunder's Historic Season Start Ends with Loss to Portland
The Oklahoma City Thunder experienced a close road defeat against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Despite leading by 22 points in the first half, the Thunder could not hold the advantage.
Portland mounted a strong comeback, outscoring OKC significantly in the fourth quarter to secure a 121-119 victory.
Key Takeaways from the Game
- The Thunder started the season with an impressive 8-1 record.
- The loss snapped their best-ever season start record.
- The team was more depleted than usual, impacting their ability to maintain the lead.
"The Trail Blazers rained on the Thunder's parade, completing the comeback with a flurry of fourth-quarter points."
Despite the setback, the Thunder’s early season performance remains notable.
Author's summary: The OKC Thunder’s record-breaking 8-1 season start was halted by a strong Portland comeback in a game where the Thunder struggled without their full roster.