It's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder against Anfernee Simons and the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday night at Moda Center.

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Back on the court after missing five games with a left soleus strain, Isaiah Hartenstein posted a double-double, helping the Oklahoma City Thunder hold on for a win, 118-108, over the Portland Trail Blazers in Moda Center on Sunday.

During a recent interview, Isaiah Hartenstein praised his Thunder teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for being an MVP-caliber player.

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

The Oklahoma City Thunder are taking on the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday at 5 PM CT. This is the only NBA game in action all day as the league attempts to m

LOS ANGELES – Oklahoma City star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander poured in 35 points as the Thunder grabbed a bounce-back 118-108 victory in Portland on Jan 26 to push their National Basketball Association-best record to 37-8 but his teammate Isaiah Hartenstein said the Canadian’s defensive skills are underappreciated.

While regular season games can begin to feel monotonous during an 82-game NBA season, Oklahoma City is using each opportunity to improve.

The Oklahoma City Thunder will have Isaiah Hartenstein back in the lineup against the Portland Trail Blazers but the Thunder will be without defensive ace Lu Dort.

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

Hartenstein finished with 14 points (5-6 FG, 4-9 FT), 11 rebounds, six assists and one block across 33 minutes during Sunday's 118-108 victory over the Trail Blazers.