New Orleans at Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the visiting New Orleans Pelicans, 124-92, in Game 2 of the Western Conference First-Round Playoffs at Paycom Center on Wednesday.
Oklahoma City leads this series, 2-0.
A 35-22 first quarter carried Oklahoma City to this blowout win, closing things out with a 32-18 fourth quarter. The Thunder held a double-digit lead for the entirety of the second half, getting their lead up to 34 points at times. OKC shot 59 percent from the field and 48 percent from three-point range while holding New Orleans to 45 percent from the field and 27 percent from long range. The Thunder also recorded 25 assists to eight turnovers, while the Pels had 16 assists to 17 turnovers.
The Pelicans (0-2) were led by Jonas Valanciunas, collecting 19 points, seven rebounds and two assists. Brandon Ingram tallied 18 points, four rebounds and three assists. Herbert Jones had 18 points and two boards, while CJ McCollum compiled 15 points, five rebounds, four assists and two steals. Naji Marshall led the bench with 10 points.
The Thunder (2-0) were led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, accumulating 33 points, three rebounds, five assists and two steals. Chet Homlgren totaled 26 points, seven rebounds and two blocks. Jalen Williams provided 21 points, five rebounds and seven assists. Josh Giddey generated 13 points, six rebounds and three assists.
These teams will return to action on Saturday in New Orleans.
