In the first round of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, Oklahoma City Thunder decisively defeated New Orleans Pelicans 124-92, improving the home teams' record to 13-3 straight up and 10-6 against the spread. Chet Holmgren contributed significantly with 26 points (9 of 13 FG, 3 of 6 3FG), 7 rebounds, and 2 blocks, while publicly endorsing his teammate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the 'MVP of the league' during a postgame interview. The game's total points surpassed the closing line of 210.5, marking a rare occurrence as the 'Under' has dominated 11-5 in first-round games.
Chet Holmgren finishes with 26 pts. (9 of 13 FG, 3 of 6 3FG), 7 reb. and 2 blk. in Oklahoma City’s 124-92 win over New Orleans. Former #Gonzaga players with 20-plus points in the playoffs on consecutive nights after Andrew Nembhard had 20 yesterday. https://t.co/umHOljp1dP
"This is the MVP right here... Imma say it for him cause he won't say it." 🙌 Chet showing love to SGA in their postgame interview https://t.co/8l9Nn2VLSt
"This is the MVP right here. MVP of the league." Chet on SGA after the W. (via @NBAonTNT) https://t.co/D8OaTEZTAw
Chet Holmgren on SGA: "He's too humble to say it. But this is the MVP right here. MVP of the league. I'm gonna say it for him because he won't say it." Allie LaForce: "I never give up the mic, but that was worth it." https://t.co/a3AEqHXKs1
"This is the MVP right here. MVP of the league." 😤 Chet on SGA after the Game 2 W. (via @NBAonTNT) https://t.co/FRcqKK7It7
"He's too humble to say it, but this is the MVP right here." —Chet making the case for SGA after going up 2-0 😂 https://t.co/yENW4SBOU8
OKC gets home teams back on track with 124-92 rout of New Orleans. Home teams now 13-3 SU/10-6 ATS in 2024 #NBAPlayoffs first round. The Over hit in both games tonight, with Pelicans-Thunder total closing at 210.5. Still, Under is 11-5 in first-round games.