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NBA, round 0

AwayNew Orleans Pelicans
Sat, Apr 3 at 5:00 pm
HomeOklahoma City Thunder
Sat, Apr 3 at 5:00 pm (Saturday, April 3)Paycom CenterAll Gainesville sports
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Preview

Pelicans at Thunder, Saturday 5:00 pm

The Oklahoma City Thunder (8-5) host the New Orleans Pelicans (4-10) Saturday at 5:00 pm at Paycom Center, on KSBI and Thunder App.

ESPN's matchup predictor gives the Thunder a 89% chance to win.

The Thunder have won 2 of their last 5. The Pelicans have won 0 of their last 5 and come in on a 5-game losing streak. Season series: Series starts 11/20.

The Thunder list 4 players as out or doubtful, including Jaylin Williams (F). The Pelicans list 3 players as out or doubtful, including Trendon Watford (F).

Written automatically from the game data. Every number comes straight from the game feed.

Who wins?

Make your pick before kickoff. Gainesville fans only, one vote each.

Top performers

#1
NO · PointsZion Williamson F21.9
#0
NO · AssistsJeremiah Fears G5.2
#22
NO · ReboundsDerik Queen C6.2
#2
OKC · PointsShai Gilgeous-Alexander G30.5
#2
OKC · AssistsShai Gilgeous-Alexander G4.5
#55
OKC · ReboundsIsaiah Hartenstein C10.5
PelicansThunder
4-10Record8-5
LLLLLLast fiveWWLLL
11%ESPN win chance89%
Season series
Series starts 11/20

Pelicans injuries

  • Bryce McGowens GDay-To-Day, Elbow
  • Bennedict Mathurin GDay-To-Day, Foot
  • Trendon Watford FOut, Ankle
  • Trey Murphy III FOut, Knee
  • Dejounte Murray GOut, Ankle

Thunder injuries

  • Jaylin Williams FOut, Back
  • Ajay Mitchell GDay-To-Day, Ankle
  • Thomas Sorber COut, Knee
  • Cason Wallace GOut, Shoulder
  • Chet Holmgren COut, Knee

Where to watch

Channels showing this game.

KSBIUnited States
Thunder AppUnited States
GCSENUnited States
Pelicans.comUnited States

The teams

Schedules, results and news

Oklahoma City ThunderNew Orleans Pelicans

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