Thunder Dominate Pelicans, Improve to 7-0

By Isaiah Magar | KZA Sports

The Oklahoma City Thunder hosted the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday to try and improve to 7-0 on the season. The winless Pelicans floundered in with a dismal 0-5 record, hoping to pull off what would be an upset that would be nothing short of spectacular.

The game started quickly in the Thunder’s favor as Aaron Wiggins captured the first five points for the home team. Cason Wallace also hit a pair of three-pointers in the first four minutes. However, rookie Pelicans’ guard, and former Oklahoma Sooner, Jeremiah Fears gave New Orleans some life early as he accounted for a quick 8 points in four minutes. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was quiet early in terms of scoring but dished out six first half assists. The Thunder hit seven 1^st Quarter attempts from behind the arc and led by 17 going into the 2^nd Quarter.

The Thunder offense continued its strong start in the 2^nd Quarter but they also allowed the Pelicans a few good looks, allowing 30 points in the period. The Thunder still outscored them by six and were ultimately up 75-52 at the half.

The 3^rd Quarter consisted of much of the same from both teams. The Thunder put up 33 points and allowed 30 from New Orleans. SGA put up 15 points in the quarter and closed it with seven straight for the Thunder who finished the period with a 26-point lead. Shai would end his night after three quarters with 30 points (on only 14 shots) and seven assists.

The shots continued to fall in the 4^th Quarter for OKC as they finished the game with eight players scoring 10 or more points. The Thunder outscored the Pelicans 29-24 in the 4^th to seal a 137-106 dominating win.

The Thunder (7-0) will next travel to Los Angeles to take on the Clippers

The Pelicans (0-6) will next host the Hornets

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