Interesting playoff game between one of the most even series, although Portland has taken the advantage over the Thunder, it will be an attractive encounter in the continuation of the highest level of competition in the league.

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Game Summary

With absolute balance they would initiate the actions, the teams tried to fine-tune their approaches and Thunder had to raise his game because the series was in favor of Trail Blazers 2 - 0, Oklahoma took a slight advantage, Portland would win the partial of the first period by 1 digit.

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The game continued with good defensive intensity, and the teams were having a decent percentage in the field shots and the encounter was attractive because it was being highly competitive, Thunder would take advantage of 3 possessions with a few seconds to finish the fourth, finishes the first half 39 - 49 up Thunder.

Second Half

Thunder kept the advantage of 10 digits and Trail Blazers tried to discount with the effective shots from the perimeter and achieved it being more aggressive in the offensive, Lillard showed his class and carried with the Trail Blazers keeping close the scoreboard, finishes the fourth, Portland won the partial, but led Thunder by 2 possessions.

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Trail Blazers made the effort to get close on the scoreboard, but Oklahoma showed its offensive potential to maintain the advantage and stopped Portland's intentions through a good defense, Thunder would close very well the last quarter defending their home, ends the 108-120 encounter with a good victory for Oklahoma.

Details and Personal Analysis

Oklahoma knew they had to improve their performance, the series weighed them against 2 - 0 and in this game they played in front of their audience and had to raise all facets of their game, started with good momentum and would raise the intensity in defense, but Portland as a worthy rival remained very close on the scoreboard, even in some laps of the game went up several times, Westbrook showed his aggressiveness on the offensive, like Lillard, but a better close in the 4th final gave them the sought victory to Oklahoma over the Trail Blazers.

Best Performances

Russell Westbrook 33 Pts. 5 Reb. 11 Ast.
Paul George 22 Pts. 6 Reb. 6 Ast.
Jerami Grant 18 Pts. 2 Reb.

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