1st Quarter Report
Only three more quarters stand between the Thunder and the win they were favored to collect coming into this evening. They have jumped out to a quick 54-50 lead against the Pelicans.
If the Thunder keep playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 10-2 in no time. On the other hand, the Pelicans will have to make due with a 3-9 record unless they turn things around.
Who's Playing
New Orleans Pelicans @ Oklahoma City Thunder
Current Records: New Orleans 3-8, Oklahoma City 9-2
How To Watch
- When: Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Paycom Center -- Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- TV: ESPN
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online streaming: fuboTV (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $5.00
What to Know
Pelicans fans better hope the squad plays one heck of a game on Wednesday as the odds are decidedly against them. They will challenge the Oklahoma City Thunder at 7:30 p.m. ET at Paycom Center. The Pelicans are limping into the contest on a five-game losing streak.
The Pelicans will head into Monday's match ready to turn things around: they couldn't quite beat the Nets on Monday, but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 27-point loss they were dealt on Friday. The Pelicans fell just short of the Nets by a score of 107-105. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest defeat New Orleans has suffered since April 21st.
The Pelicans' loss came about despite a quality game from Yves Missi, who dropped a double-double on 17 points and 11 rebounds. Missi's performance made up for a slower matchup against the Magic on Friday.
Even though they lost, the Pelicans were working as a unit and finished the game with 31 assists. That's the most assists they've posted since back in April.
Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, the Thunder beat the Clippers 134-128 on Monday.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, almost dropping a double-double on 45 points and nine assists. What's more, he also racked up four threes, the most he's had since back in March. Jalen Williams was another key player, going 11 for 16 en route to 28 points plus eight rebounds and six assists.
New Orleans' defeat dropped their record down to 3-8. As for Oklahoma City, their victory bumped their record up to 9-2.
The Pelicans came up short against the Thunder in their previous meeting back in April, falling 97-89. Can the Pelicans avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
Odds
Oklahoma City is a big 14.5-point favorite against New Orleans, according to the latest NBA odds.
The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 14.5-point spread, and stayed right there.
The over/under is 221.5 points.
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Series History
Oklahoma City has won 8 out of their last 10 games against New Orleans.
- Apr 29, 2024 - Oklahoma City 97 vs. New Orleans 89
- Apr 27, 2024 - Oklahoma City 106 vs. New Orleans 85
- Apr 24, 2024 - Oklahoma City 124 vs. New Orleans 92
- Apr 21, 2024 - Oklahoma City 94 vs. New Orleans 92
- Mar 26, 2024 - Oklahoma City 119 vs. New Orleans 112
- Jan 26, 2024 - Oklahoma City 107 vs. New Orleans 83
- Nov 01, 2023 - New Orleans 110 vs. Oklahoma City 106
- Apr 12, 2023 - Oklahoma City 123 vs. New Orleans 118
- Mar 11, 2023 - Oklahoma City 110 vs. New Orleans 96
- Feb 13, 2023 - New Orleans 103 vs. Oklahoma City 100
