Thunder Dominate Pelicans for Seventh Win in Eight Games

Oklahoma City built an early lead and maintained control as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, while the Pelicans' struggles continued with another key injury.

• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder with 31 points, including 16 in the first quarter, as they defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 119-109.
• The Thunder established a commanding 77-51 halftime lead, outscoring the Pelicans 40-18 in the paint and shooting 67.4% in the first half.
• Jalen Williams contributed 27 points for the Thunder, who now lead the Western Conference with an 18-5 record and have won seven of their last eight games.
• The Pelicans lost Brandon Ingram, their leading scorer, to a left ankle injury early in the third quarter; he had returned just two games prior from a foot injury.
• New Orleans committed 18 turnovers, marking their 16th loss in 18 games, and struggled to recover after falling behind 20-5 within the first six minutes of the game.

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