Trail Blazers Look to Rebound at Paycom Center Against Oklahoma City Thunder

As the Portland Trail Blazers prepare to face off against the Oklahoma City Thunder at the Paycom Center, fans are eager to see if their team can bounce back from recent performances. The Trail Blazers have had a challenging season so far, with their record reflecting a struggle for consistency.

In their last outing against the New York Knicks, Portland's offense couldn't find its rhythm, scoring only 84 points and shooting just 38 percent from the field. Their three-point attempts were particularly concerning, with a success rate of only 21 percent. Despite pulling down 50 rebounds and contributing 19 assists, they were outplayed by the Knicks who led for nearly the entire game.

However, there was a glimmer of hope in an earlier game against the Brooklyn Nets where Portland showed what they are capable of when things click. They put up an impressive 134 points in an overtime victory and shot an encouraging 47 percent overall. Their three-point shooting was on fire that night as they hit an outstanding 53 percent from beyond the arc.

Defensively though, there is work to be done. In these past games, Portland has allowed too many points in paint and struggled with defensive efficiency – something they will need to tighten up against Oklahoma City.

The upcoming game presents another opportunity for improvement and perhaps a chance to start turning their season around. With each game being crucial for building momentum towards better results, fans will be watching closely how their team performs on both ends of the court.

The Trail Blazers' match against Oklahoma City Thunder is scheduled for January 12th at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Fans can catch all the action live on ROOT Sports NW+ channel starting at local Pacific time or follow along through various broadcasting networks available regionally.