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Pelicans Fall 108-100 Against Oklahoma City - Game Recap
New Orleans was scorched by Luguentz Dort for 27 points as the Thunder defeated the Pelicans 108-100 in NBA action on Wednesday.
The Thunder were a +4.5-point underdog in the win, and managed to turn a profit for their supporters. The combined score dipped UNDER the total, which closed at 208.5.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 24 points for Oklahoma City and Darius Bazley chipped in with 14 points. Josh Giddey had 9 assists for the Thunder, while Josh Giddey was the team's top rebounder, grabbing 12 boards.
New Orleans got 33 points from Nickeil Alexander-Walker in a losing cause and another 25 points from Jonas Valanciunas. Garrett Temple contributed 5 assists for the Pelicans, while Jonas Valanciunas had 15 rebounds.
Oklahoma City led at halftime, 56-48.
The rebound battle favored Oklahoma City as they grabbed 56 boards, while New Orleans only had 50
Oklahoma City looks to continue their winning ways next game with a battle against the Kings. The Pelicans will aim to get back on the winning track vs. Brooklyn.