What happened: Portland leads Oklahoma City 88-77 with the game in progress. Damian Lillard has 22 points and Jared McCain has 16 with three assists for the Trail Blazers. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a game-high 26 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists for the Thunder.
Why it matters: Oklahoma City is 8-2 and riding a four-game winning streak after a 114-75 win over Washington on Nov. 7. Portland is 6-3 and the No. 8 seed, trying to stop a two-game skid that includes a 125-103 loss to San Antonio on the same date.
By the numbers: Gilgeous-Alexander: 26 PTS, 7 REB, 3 AST. Lillard: 22 PTS, 3 REB, 3 AST. McCain: 16 PTS, 1 REB, 3 AST.
What to watch: Oklahoma City trails by 11 points with the game still in progress.