The Oklahoma City Thunder picked up a win in Portland on Sunday night, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander helped make a fan's birthday wish come true after the game.

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With this performance, Shai also made NBA history. He became the only Canadian-born player to record multiple games with 50 or more points. Of course, he was tied with fellow Canadian-born player Jamal Murray of the Denver Nuggets with one 50-point game, but after his incredible performance Wednesday night, Shai now stands alone at the top.

The Portland Trail Blazers ’ four-game winning streak came to a screeching halt against the Oklahoma City Thunder Sunday afternoon at the Moda Center. But there’s no shame in losing to the Thunder, even by a score of 118-108.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is having the best season of ... The Thunder visited the Moda Center on Sunday night to take on the Portland Trail Blazers. SGA started alongside Cason Wallace, Aaron ...

Jan 26, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) celebrates with guard Alex Caruso (9) during the second half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 35 points as the Thunder grabbed a bounce-back 118-108 victory in Portland to push their NBA-best record to 37-8.

Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Sunday poured in 35 points as the Thunder grabbed a bounce-back 118-108 victory in Portland to push their NBA-best record to 37-8. The Thunder, surprised by the short-handed Dallas Mavericks on Thursday, fended off a late surge from the Trail Blazers to snap their four-game winning streak.

The Portland Trail Blazers return home from a 3-0 trip with a four-game winning streak to face their most daunting home stand of the season starting Sunday afternoon with the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Blazers have lost twice to the Thunder, falling 137-114 at home on Nov. 1 and 109-99 on the road on Nov. 20.

The Thunder are set for their Sunday game against the Portland Trail Blazers, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is fully fit to take the court.

Oklahoma City Thunder (36-8, first in the Western Conference) vs. Portland Trail Blazers (17-28, 13th in the Western Conference) Portland, Oregon; Sunday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Portland heads into a matchup with Oklahoma City as winners of four games in a row.