The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 124-92 on Wednesday, April 24, in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Thunder guard and MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded a game-high 33 points, dished out five assists, and grabbed three boards. Rookie Chet Holmgren put up 26 points, and Jalen Williams scored 21 to help OKC to a 32-point victory in Game 2.
All five starters finished in double figures ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/rdfgMEXGBA
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) April 25, 2024
New Orleans is playing without their star forward Zion Williamson, who left the Pelicans with a left hamstring injury in their first-round play-in game against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 14, 2024. Williamson averaged 22.9 points, five assists, and 5.8 rebounds per game in the regular season and was a critical factor in the Pelicans making the playoffs.
The Pelicans are set to host Game 3 of the series on Saturday, April 27, 2024, in New Orleans, hoping to capture their first win and avoid a sweep from the Thunder.
