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The Thunder beat the Pelicans 97–89 in New Orleans on Apr 29, 2024.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  OKC | 21 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 97 |
  NOP | 21 | 22 | 28 | 18 | 89 |
Oklahoma City ThunderNew Orleans Pelicans| OKC | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 40 | 24 | 10 | 3 | 8-21 | 1-4 |
| Jalen Williams | 38 | 24 | 8 | 4 | 9-17 | 2-6 |
| Luguentz Dort | 36 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 4-7 | 2-5 |
| Chet Holmgren | 35 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 5-12 | 1-7 |
| Josh Giddey | 29 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 5-10 | 4-6 |
| Aaron Wiggins | 16 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2-7 | 1-5 |
| Isaiah Joe | 14 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1-5 | 0-4 |
| Cason Wallace | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-2 |
| Jaylin Williams | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 |
| Gordon Hayward | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Kenrich Williams | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Totals | 97 | 44 | 18 | 35-82 | 12-40 |
| NOP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Murphy III | 43 | 7 | 11 | 3 | 3-10 | 1-7 |
| Brandon Ingram | 39 | 8 | 4 | 6 | 2-14 | 0-3 |
| CJ McCollum | 37 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 9-16 | 2-7 |
| Herbert Jones | 34 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 4-11 | 1-3 |
| Jonas Valanciunas | 26 | 19 | 13 | 1 | 6-15 | 0-1 |
| Naji Marshall | 22 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 5-9 | 4-7 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | 21 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2-4 | 0-2 |
| Jose Alvarado | 15 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1-4 | 0-3 |
| Jordan Hawkins | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 |
| Totals | 89 | 50 | 22 | 32-85 | 8-34 |
Starters first, then by minutes. +/- is the team's point margin while he was on the floor.
This game's box score totals; green marks the better side (fewer turnovers and fouls are better).
| Team | Made | FG% | 3PT |
|---|---|---|---|
| OKC | 35-82 | 43% | 12-40 30% |
| NOP | 32-83 | 39% | 8-32 25% |
From charted shot locations; free throws have none. Both teams are drawn at one basket. Made and FG% follow the shot type chosen above; 3PT is always the threes. 2 heaves from beyond half court are left off the map. Descriptive history of this game.
OKC offense ranks better in 1 of 4 matchups (1 by a clear margin) · NOP defense in 3 (1 by a clear margin)
NOP offense ranks better in 2 of 4 matchups (2 by a clear margin) · OKC defense in 2 (2 by a clear margin)
Season box-score numbers; ranks of 30 teams. A defense ranks well for allowing less and forcing more turnovers.
OKCNOPExpected pace: about 102 possessions a team (the two teams' average). Rank among 30 teams, 1st = best.
OKCNOPCrew chiefBill Kennedy · also working Ed Malloy, Marat Kogut, Josh Tiven
Counts per game across his last 59 games next to the league's over the same dates (bar: 90% range, dot: his average, line: the league's). History, not a forecast.
No lines posted yet: research the rotation against any number
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | 30.9 | 23.7 | 4.6 | 5.1 |
| Jalen Williams | 29.5 | 18.3 | 3.5 | 4.6 |
| Josh Giddey | 28.1 | 15.9 | 8.1 | 7.0 |
| Luguentz Dort | 27.8 | 10.9 | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| Chet Holmgren | 25.9 | 15.3 | 8.0 | 1.3 |
| Aaron Wiggins | 21.7 | 11.0 | 2.9 | 2.1 |
| Cason Wallace | 21.3 | 7.1 | 2.5 | 1.7 |
| Isaiah Joe | 18.9 | 8.3 | 2.5 | 1.9 |
| Player | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CJ McCollum | 37.5 | 25.7 | 4.6 | 5.5 |
| Trey Murphy III | 35.9 | 16.8 | 6.8 | 2.7 |
| Herbert Jones | 35.4 | 10.9 | 3.5 | 3.1 |
| Zion Williamson | 34.0 | 23.9 | 5.8 | 4.9 |
| Brandon Ingram | 25.3 | 12.7 | 4.3 | 3.0 |
| Dyson Daniels | 24.3 | 7.3 | 5.0 | 3.1 |
| Larry Nance Jr. | 23.8 | 6.7 | 5.0 | 2.6 |
| Jose Alvarado | 22.3 | 7.7 | 3.2 | 2.6 |
OKC offenseper gameNOP defenseRank among 30 teams, 1st = best; a longer bar is a better rank. A defense ranks well for allowing less: lower shooting percentages, fewer points and rebounds, more turnovers forced.
2025–26 · points a game by shot type · rank 1 = the most in the league · the tick on each bar is the league average
OKC offense vs NOP defenseNOP offense vs OKC defenseFrom play-by-play: transition = the first shot within 7 seconds of a defensive rebound, turnover or opponent score; putback = within 3 seconds of the team's own offensive rebound; the rest by the shot label (spot-up = the plain jump shot). Free throws from the box score. Hover a number for the league average. An approximation of play types, not tracking data.
OKCForAgainst50% of OKC's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
NOPForAgainst49% of NOP's points come in the first half, 50% for the average team.
Average points per game in each period, from box scores, over a team's last 17 games; overtime is pooled into the second half and the game. History, not a forecast: a team that leads late plays differently than one that trails, and a small window swings.
OKC 10series0 NOP| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | NOP 95 | OKC 104 | OKC+9 | +9 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 | OKC 126 | NOP 109 | OKC+17 | +17 |
| Nov 2, 2025 | NOP 106 | OKC 137 | OKC+31 | +31 |
| Apr 13, 2025 | OKC 115 | NOP 100 | OKC+15 | +15 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | NOP 101 | OKC 137 | OKC+36 | +36 |
| Date | Road | Home | Winner | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2024 | OKC 119 | NOP 109 | OKC+10 | +10 |
| Nov 13, 2024 | NOP 88 | OKC 106 | OKC+18 | +18 |
| Apr 29, 2024 | OKC 97 | NOP 89 | OKC+8 | +8 |
| Apr 27, 2024 | OKC 106 | NOP 85 | OKC+21 | +21 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | NOP 92 | OKC 124 | OKC+32 | +32 |
From box scores and play-by-play. Ratings are per 100 possessions (possessions estimated from box scores). Prop lines from DraftKings, FanDuel and BetMGM; hit rates are past games against a number, not a forecast or a pick. For information only, not betting advice. 21+ only. Gambling problem? Call or text 1-800-GAMBLER.
