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Blazers Face Uphill Battle Against Thunder to Close Out 2025

Oklahoma City, OK – The Portland Trail Blazers (14-19) will face a significant challenge as they close out the 2025 calendar year against the Oklahoma City Thunder (28-5) tonight at 5:00 PM Pacific at Paycom Center. While Portland handed OKC their first loss of the season back in November, the Thunder have been dominant since, with three of their other four losses coming at the hands of the San Antonio Spurs.

The Blazers, despite their record, are known for making games close, regardless of the opponent. However, they will have to overcome a significant injury list to pull off an upset against the Thunder.

Injury Report Heavily Favors Oklahoma City:

Both teams are dealing with injuries, but Portland’s list is considerably longer.

  • Oklahoma City is OUT: Isaiah Hartenstein (soleus strain), Jaylin Williams (heel bursitis), Ousmane Dieng (calf strain), Nikola Topic (testicular surgery), and Thomas Sorber (torn ACL).
  • Portland is OUT: Jerami Grant (L Achilles Tendonitis), Scoot Henderson (L Hamstring Tear), Jrue Holiday (R Calf Strain), Damian Lillard (L Achilles Tendon), Matisse Thybulle (L Thumb Lig Tear), and Blake Wesley (R Foot Fracture). Kris Murray (R Quad Contusion) is listed as QUESTIONABLE.

Broadcast Information:

Fans can watch the game on Blazervision and KUNP or listen on the Trail Blazers Radio Network.

Stay tuned for post-game coverage and analysis.

Note: The reference to Damian Lillard is interesting since he’s no longer on the Trail Blazers. The time in which this was written in is 2026, so it’s probable that Lillard has returned.

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