![Paul George scored 32 points in the OKC Thunder's win at Portland on Thursday (Mar. 7). [Image via NBA/YouTube]](https://staticr1.blastingcdn.com/media/photogallery/2019/3/9/660x290/b_502x220x82/paul-george-scored-32-points-in-the-okc-thunders-win-at-portland-on-thursday-mar-7-image-via-nbayoutube_2222713.jpg "Paul George scored 32 points in the OKC Thunder's win at Portland on Thursday (Mar. 7). [Image via NBA/YouTube]")
On Thursday (Mar. 7), just two games were part of the latest NBA schedule. However, the nightcap game featuring the Oklahoma City Thunder and Portland Trail Blazers didn't disappoint. OKC picked up a 129-121 victory in overtime thanks to key performances. Meanwhile, Damian Lillard went off for 51 in the losing effort.
Paul George - Oklahoma City Thunder
In the win, a combined 69 points for the OKC Thunder came courtesy of George and Westbrook. George scored 32 of those points in the win. He also grabbed 14 rebounds, dished out six assists, and had three steals.
🔥 @russwest44 (37 PTS) and @Yg_Trece (32 PTS) push the @okcthunder past Portland in overtime! #ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/b11KTCiA4c
— NBA (@NBA) March 8, 2019
Russell Westbrook - Oklahoma City Thunder
Westbrook led all Thunder players with a team-high 37 points for the game. That included five three-pointers made. In addition, the former NBA MVP had seven rebounds and three assists.
Russell Westbrook dropped 5 triples against the Trail Blazers tonight! 👌
— NBA TV (@NBATV) March 8, 2019
📊: 37 PTS | 5 3PM#ThunderUp pic.twitter.com/WltrHLaOMT
Jerami Grant - Oklahoma City Thunder
While PG13 and Russ basically led the way, they did get a bit of help from their teammates including Steven Adams and Jerami Grant. Adams put up 12 points and grabbed seven boards. Grant finished with 14 points and six rebounds along with a steal and block.
Leading dimer in the game. #WhyNot? pic.twitter.com/UuDhqQLHEC
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) March 8, 2019
Damian Lillard - Portland Trail Blazers
NBA All-Star Damian Lillard put up a blazing hot 51 points in the losing effort. That included 21 points scored in the first half as he dueled with OKC's Westbrook. Lillard also had nine assists, five rebounds, two blocks, and a steal for his performance.
Damian Lillard dropped a season-high 51 PTS with 9 AST, 5 REB, 2 BLK against Westbrook & the Thunder.
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife) March 8, 2019
Dame's career highs:
59 vs UTA
51 vs Curry/GSW
51 vs Russ/OKC
50 vs Lowry/TOR
50 vs Fox/SAC
pic.twitter.com/CehkjUvB9J
CJ McCollum - Portland Trail Blazers
Lillard's backcourt mate also had a helping hand as they tried to get an overtime win. The Blazers star finished with 25 points, five rebounds, a steal, and a block in the home loss.
Guy sitting courtside knew this one was good the second @CJMcCollum pulled up pic.twitter.com/Fotueu9tLI
— Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) March 8, 2019
