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The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Detroit Pistons with a score of 124-112. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 32 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists. The Thunder's record is now 3-1. In their game against the New Orleans Pelicans, the Thunder led 33-14 at the end of the first quarter. Josh Giddey scored 10 points and had 5 rebounds, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 8 points, 1 rebound, and 3 assists. Chet Holmgren contributed 7 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, and 1 block. The Pelicans struggled, shooting 17.9% in the quarter. At halftime, the Thunder led the Pelicans 51-43, with Josh Giddey scoring 13 points, 8 rebounds, and 3 assists. Chet Holmgren had 12 points, 7 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 10 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists. The Pelicans made only 6 of 27 three-pointers, while the Thunder made 3 of 17. In the third quarter, the Pelicans outscored the Thunder 22-4 in second-chance points and took a 78-77 lead. Josh Giddey had 15 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists for the Thunder, while Chet Holmgren contributed 14 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists, and 2 blocks. The Pelicans had 18 offensive rebounds compared to the Thunder's 4, and a 19-4 advantage in second-chance points. Despite shooting 31.9%, the Pelicans were only trailing by two points. In the end, the Pelicans came back from a 22-point deficit to defeat the Thunder 110-106. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed a stepback three-pointer that would have given the Thunder the lead in the final seconds. SGA finished with 20 points, 5 rebounds, and 8 assists, but struggled with his shooting. Chet Holmgren had an impressive performance with 19 points, 11 rebounds, and 2 blocks. Zion Williamson finished with 2 assists shy of a triple-double for the Pelicans.
After trailing by as many as 22 points, the Pelicans defeated the Thunder 110-106. The Pelicans 22-point comeback win is tied for their 5th largest in franchise history. Zion Williamson finished 2 assists shy of a triple-double. His teammates shot 8-14 (6-12 3-pt FG) off his… https://t.co/Z9jNwn8UWA https://t.co/Vt3qqff6yR
Pelicans complete a 22-point comeback vs. the Thunder 😤 https://t.co/2nt5TsRIVO
Pelicans beat OKC 110-106, coming from 22 down. - SGA: 20-5-8 - Dub: 18 and 8 rebounds - Chet: 19 and 11 rebounds - Giddey: 15-9-4
Pelicans 110, Thunder 106 F | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander missed a stepback 3 with a chance to take the lead in the final seconds. SGA finishes with 20 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists but shoots 8 for 20, 0-5 3FGs. Chet Holmgren 19 points, 11 rebounds, 2 blocks.
Pelicans 78, Thunder 77 End 3Q | Pelicans with a 22-4 edge in second chance points. Still shooting just 34.9% and leading through three. Josh Giddey with 15, 9, 3 for OKC. Chet Holmgren 14, 9, 3, 2 blocks.
Pelicans have 18 offensive rebounds to Thunder's 4 and a 19-4 advantage in second-chance points. NOLA is shooting 31.9% and trailing by two (with Jalen Williams going to the line for a FT after this timeout).
Thunder 51, Pelicans 43 H | Josh Giddey 13 points, 8 rebounds, 3 assists; Chet Holmgren 12, 7, 3, 2 blocks; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 10, 2, 3. OKC led by as many as 22 points. NOLA hit 6 of 27 3-pointers, OKC 3 of 17.
Thunder 33, Pelicans 14 End 1Q | Josh Giddey 10 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist; Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 8, 1, 3; Chet Holmgren 7, 2, 2, 1 block. Zion Williamson with 5 points on 1-4 FGs for NOLA, which shot 5 for 28 (17.9%) in the quarter.
Thunder 124, Pistons 112 F | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 32 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists; Josh Giddey 21, 7, 3; Jalen Williams 19, 7, 6; Chet Holmgren 14, 4, 3, 4 blocks. OKC is 3-1 with the Pelicans visiting Wednesday.