Josh Giddey delivered a season-high 25 points, showcasing his scoring ability and versatility on the court. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander provided strong support with 24 points, while Chet Holmgren added 16 points to bolster the Thunder’s offense. The collective effort from the Thunder’s roster proved crucial in overcoming the Pelicans’ challenge.
Despite the Pelicans’ best efforts, led by Zion Williamson‘s impressive performance of 29 points and 10 assists, along with CJ McCollum‘s 23 points, the Thunder managed to prevail in the end. Trey Murphy III and Herbert Jones also made significant contributions with 16 points each for New Orleans.
The Thunder surged ahead in the third quarter, opening up a commanding 20-point lead before the Pelicans mounted a comeback. New Orleans rallied to take the lead in the fourth quarter, but the Thunder responded with a decisive 12-0 run in the final three minutes to seal the victory.
Giddey played a pivotal role during critical moments of the game, making key field goals and breaking a tie with a clutch 3-pointer. Williams also came up big for the Thunder down the stretch, contributing crucial baskets to regain the lead and ultimately secure the win.
Overall, it was a hard-fought battle between two competitive teams, but the Thunder’s resilience and balanced scoring proved to be the difference-maker as they emerged victorious on the road.
(Inputs from Reuters)
