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Can the Trail Blazers Rebound After a Tough Loss at Paycom Center?

The Portland Trail Blazers, with a record of 10-27, faced off against the Oklahoma City Thunder, who held a record of 26-11. The final score read 139-77 in favor of the home team.


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In what was a challenging game for the Portland Trail Blazers at Paycom Center, they struggled to find their rhythm against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The home team dominated from start to finish, leading for over 45 minutes and achieving their largest lead of 62 points. Despite this setback, there were notable performances from the Trail Blazers' roster.


Portland's defense managed to block eight shots and recorded an equal number of steals during the game. Offensively, they put up a fight in each quarter with scores of 24, 15, 17 and finally ending with their strongest quarter at 21 points. However, it was not enough to counteract their opponent's offensive onslaught.


The Trail Blazers' shooting percentages were below their usual standard; they achieved only a field goal percentage of twenty-eight percent and were similarly challenged beyond the arc with twenty-two percent on three-point attempts. From within the paint they made fifteen out of forty-four attempts resulting in thirty points but fell short compared to Oklahoma City's seventy points in that area.


Rebounding was one area where Portland showed some resilience; they collected fifty-three rebounds throughout the contest including thirteen offensive boards which led to sixteen second-chance points – showcasing effort despite adversity.


On an individual level though not specified by name or number due to restrictions on repetition and emphasis on team performance – certain players contributed significantly towards these statistics demonstrating commitment even when facing tough odds.


Looking ahead for fans eager to follow their team's progress: The next game for Portland will be an away match against Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center located in Minneapolis on January 12th at 5:00 PM Pacific Time. This encounter can be viewed on ROOT Sports NW channel six hundred eighty-seven or BSN channel six hundred sixty-eight depending upon one’s location ensuring supporters won't miss any action as it unfolds live.

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