Zion Williamson shines for the New Orleans Pelicans with 15 points and 8 assists in the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite his efforts, the Thunder take the lead at halftime and ultimately secure a 119-112 victory, marking their 8th 50-win equivalent season in the last 15 years.
Williams, Giddey, Gilgeous-Alexander lead Thunder to win over Pelicans #NewOrleansPelicans #OklahomaCityThunder https://t.co/I86zyPwkhK
With tonight’s 119-112 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, the Thunder has recorded its 8th 50-win equivalent season, tied for the most in the NBA over the last 15 seasons.
Oklahoma City Thunder. 50(!)-21.
Thunder beat the Pelicans 119-112. OKC finishes on a 12-0 run to push back on a big NOLA run. - Dub: 26 and 5 assists - Giddey: 25-9-4 (5-8 from 3) - SGA: 24-5-8 - Chet: 16-9-4 + 2 blocks - Dort: A very huge 3 50 wins for the Thunder for the 8th time in OKC history.
Zion WIlliamson ties the game with a tough finish! The Thunder and The Pelicans are tied at 99 with 7:50 to go 🍿 https://t.co/keqIl82Jpd
Pelicans trail Thunder by 15 at halftime. CJ didn't get on the board until the 3:13 mark in the second quarter. He's 1 of 10. Zion: 15 points and 8 assists. Jalen Williams leads all scorers with 18 points. He is really, really good.
Zion Williamson was dropping dimes in the first quarter of Pelicans-Thunder 🪙 His 7 assists are a career-high for any quarter. He also scored or assisted on 26 of New Orleans' first 34 points. https://t.co/0WMZg4B5rV
Zion opens the scoring for NOLA. 💪 (🎥: @PelicansNBA) https://t.co/Got2IhWLw4