Reinforcements Up Front? Oklahoma’s Offensive Line Still Facing a November Test Against Ole Miss
Eddy Pierre-Louis is trending toward a return, but Ryan Fodje’s doubtful designation and Caleb Nitta’s uncertain status leave Bill Bedenbaugh managing a thin offensive line rotation ahead of Saturday’s matchup with No. 19 Ole Miss
RAPID RECAP: Trail Blazers 118, Thunder 108 — Fourth-Quarter Fizzle Completes the Sweep
Oklahoma City erased a 12-point deficit and briefly took control in the fourth quarter, but Damian Lillard and Deni Avdija delivered the closing punch as Portland handed the short-handed Thunder another double-digit loss.
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Turning the Page: Restructuring the November Math as Bowl Security Locks In
Oklahoma’s victory over Florida changed the conversation around the Sooners’ season. With one win needed to secure bowl eligibility and three games remaining, the focus can shift from protecting the postseason streak to improving the postseason destination.
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Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #12 Preview: Portland Trail Blazers
The Oklahoma City Thunder (8-3) take on the Portland Trail Blazers (7-3) for the second time in as many days, in a rare scheduling quirk that puts the same team in the same city on back-to-back nights. Last night, the Blazers beat the Thunder 123-103, blowing the game open in the middle of the third quarter after a 59-59 tie at halftime.
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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Heads into SEGABABA in Portland as Underdog Against Blazers
After an embarrassing 3rd quarter last night against the Blazers, the Thunder weren’t anywhere close to covering the spread or even winning the game. I expected OKC to split the back-to-back, and since they lost last night in the way they did, perhaps I’m more hopeful than I am expectant that they’ll hand Portland a loss. The Blazers got hot from three and ran away with the game, and I’m sure Mark Daigneault will adjust. I like OKC to return the favor to Portland and move on with the West Coast road trip with a convincing win against the Blazers.
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2026 SEC Week 11 Power Rankings: Georgia Stands Alone as Alabama Climbs and the Middle of the Conference Gets Crowded
The SEC hierarchy is beginning to take shape, but there is still plenty of disagreement about who belongs where as the conference heads deeper into…
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RAPID RECAP: Trail Blazers 123, Thunder 103 — Portland’s Third-Quarter Avalanche Buries Short-Handed OKC
Damian Lillard scored 13 points in a decisive third quarter, capped by a 30-foot buzzer-beater from the center-court logo, as Portland pulled away from Oklahoma City and snapped the Thunder’s four-game winning streak.
View More RAPID RECAP: Trail Blazers 123, Thunder 103 — Portland’s Third-Quarter Avalanche Buries Short-Handed OKC
Weekly Stock Report: Defensive Pillars Soar, Special Teams Finds Stability, and O-Line Solves the Puzzle
Oklahoma’s road victory over Florida provided more than a much-needed win. Peyton Bowen and Owen Heinecke strengthened their stock, Tate Sandell delivered when called upon, John Mateer rediscovered his rhythm, and an offensive line that had been under considerable scrutiny finally showed signs of coming together.
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Oklahoma City Thunder | Game #11 Preview: Portland Trail Blazers
The Oklahoma City Thunder (8-2) kick off a rare back-to-back on the road against the same team as they take on the Portland Trail Blazers (6-3) tonight and tomorrow night. OKC enters the matchup riding a 4-game win streak, while the Blazers have dropped two straight.
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Thunder Against the Spread | OKC Slightly Favored in First Night of Back-to-Back with Blazers
The Blazers have had extreme outcomes in each of their three home games: 2 blowout losses (Grizzlies, Spurs) by at least 21 points and a 41-point win in their opener against the Phoenix Suns. Despite being in the top half of the league in 3-point percentage (35.6%), they have made just 30.5% of their attempts from downtown at home. To be fair, they’ve been on the road a lot, but they rely on their offense to win games. OKC was the NBA’s top defensive team last week, and I think they can carry at least some of that momentum into this one. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been pretty spectacular, as well, and so has his supporting cast. I think the Thunder open up this West Coast road trip and first night of a back-to-back against the Blazers with a solid win.
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