Summary

NBA Western Conference contenders meet in the late tip on Tuesday as the Oklahoma City Thunder travel to take on the Portland Trail Blazers. OKC has battled injuries early in the season, but enters this matchup on a four-game winning streak to push its record to 8-2 overall. The Blazers are 6-3, but have dropped two straight. Ja Morant (hamstring) remains out for the Blazers, while Chet Holmgren (knee), Jalen Williams (ankle) and Jaylin Williams (back) are among the notable absences for OKC.

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