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The Oklahoma City Thunder became the 1st team in at least the last 25 years to shoot 60% from the field, 60% on 3-pointers, and 100% on free throws in a single game vs. the Portland Trail Blazers.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder showed an incredible efficiency in their convincing 134-91 win against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Player of the Game Shai  Gilgeous-Alexander EFF 28 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Points 28 Accuracy 10-13 Rebounds 3 Assists 4

The Thunder made 49 of 81 field goals (60.5%), 22 of 36 3-pointers (61.1%), and 14 of 14 free throws (100%), becoming the first team in the NBA history in at least the last 25 years to shoot 60% from the field, 60% on 3-pointers and 100% on free throws in a single game.

Thunder also have won 5 games in a row for the first time in 1,361 days or for the first time since February 2020.

On top of that, OKC became the first team to reach 50 wins in the Western Conference and currently stand in 2nd place.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge for the Thunder against the Blazers, finishing the game with 28 points (9/12 2PT, 1/1 3PT, 7/7 FT), 3 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal.

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