Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder extend their winning streak to nine with a 122-95 home victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday

The Trail Blazers are the only team to beat the Thunder this season.

When the teams met Nov. 5 in Portland, Oklahoma City jumped out to an early 22-point lead before Portland climbed back into the game. Sunday's game started similarly.

The Thunder jumped out to an early lead thanks to a sizzling start from Gilgeous-Alexander.

The reigning NBA MVP had a steal on the game's second possession, then gave Oklahoma City the lead for what proved to be for good with a step-back jumper just more than three minutes in.

By the end of the first quarter, Gilgeous-Alexander had 17 points on 6-of-7 shooting, two steals and

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