The Oklahoma City Thunder extended their dominant form by rolling past the New Orleans Pelicans 126 – 109, marking their sixth straight victory — and their 14th win in 15 games this season.
Leading the charge, Chet Holmgren scored 26 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, while Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander added 23 points, 8 assists and 3 steals. The Thunder exploded right out of the gate — jumping to a 13-2 lead within the first three minutes and piling up 49 points in the first quarter alone.
Their efficiency from deep was particularly eye-catching: OKC hit 17 three-pointers, out-scoring New Orleans 51-36 from beyond the arc. Meanwhile, the Pelicans, who recently replaced their head coach, now sit on a six-game losing streak.
This game underscored two emerging narratives:
- The Thunder are firing on all cylinders, combining offensive firepower and defensive control to power one of the league’s top starts.
- The Pelicans continue to struggle despite personnel and coaching changes; the gap between them and elite teams is widening.
As Oklahoma City heads into the next stretch of their schedule, the challenge will be to maintain this form and depth. For New Orleans, the focus shifts firmly to regrouping and arresting the slide before the deficit becomes harder to reverse.
