Led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 32 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists and 3 steals, the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 123-118. Josh Giddey (31 points, 9 rebounds, 10 assists) and Luguentz Dort (27 points, 5 rebounds, 4 3pt. FG) added a combined 58 points in the victory. Brandon Ingram tallied 30 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists for the Pelicans, while Trey Murphy III (21 points, 4 rebounds, 4 3pt. FG) and Jonas Valanciunas (16 points, 18 rebounds) added a combined 37 points. The Oklahoma City Thunder will now face the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday, April 14, with the winner securing the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference of the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The New Orleans Pelicans have officially been eliminated.
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22 comments
Brandon Ingram got fouled when he hit the three to make it a 1 point game
Ingram and Shai have a bright future. They know what they have to do in the clutch time. Future matchups like Warriors vs Rockets
The Oklahoma City Thunder originally tried to tank but ended up making the play-in.
The Dallas Mavericks originally tried to contend but ended up missing the play-in.
It's a crazy, messed up world.
I'm really happy for Shai and Giddey. They got an opportunity to shine in something close to a big game situation, and they showed out. Dort was great, too. He always seems to step up in big games.
Congrats thunder make that noise 🎉
McChokeLum
Fellas y’all can beat Minny – poised and ready to go – road game hostile environment this is what helps young teams grow – go get it OKC
Zion lost my respect.
I'm a Dallas Mavericks fan okc is balling they def deserve that playoff spot
2:37, thats just nasty tbh. SGA is that dude
Lu Dort doesnt get the respect he deserves. Damien Lillard said he is the best defender in the league and people act like hes a nobody
As an OKC fan for 8 years this is one of my most favorite seasons so happy for these young guys, now y’all will have to talk about them
JOSH GIDDEY!!!!!!! -LeBron fan
Why didn’t NO sub in valanciunas?
Okc got such a talented roster I can’t wait for what comes next for them and they get Chet back next year 👀
Raptors veteran team bricked free throws okc one of the youngest teams shot lights out from free throws
Awesome
Ingram CHOKES! in the final minute!
*****Warning:****** Very ugly. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.
2:57 Brick! :brick:
3:25 10 seconds left. Down by 3. Free throw to cut the lead to 2. 🧱
"All our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them." —Walt Disney
One of the best okc teams ever just to watch and the chemistry man 🔥🔥
Cj is trash
Mc Collum sold