The top-seeded Thunder are looking to open a two-game lead against the Pelicans in the Western Conference playoffs Wednesday at the Paycom Center.
Oklahoma City edged New Orleans, 94-92, in Game 1 behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 30 points. Gilgeous-Alexander, a finalist for the NBA's Most Valuable Player award, also converted the go-ahead basket in the final minute.
Jalen Williams scored 19 points, while Chet Holmgren added 15 points, 11 rebounds and five blocks for the Thunder, who forced 14 turnovers.
[hyperlink widget_catalog_id="Sling_linkline" link="https://sling-tv.pxf.io/c/2436205/1268416/14334?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sling.com%2Fprogramming%2Fsports%2Fbasketball" title="Thunder vs. Pelicans live on Sling" more_text="WATCH:"]
New Orleans was hampered by the absence of Zion Williamson, who is out with a strained left hamstring. The team announced Williamson would be re-evaluated in about two weeks following the April 17 diagnosis. That means that Williamson won't be cleared to return until at least May 1, which coincides with Game 5 of New Orleans' first-round series with Oklahoma City.
Trey Murphy III scored 21 points, McCollum had 20 and Jonas Valanciunas added 13 points and 20 rebounds for the Pelicans in Game 1.
What channel is Thunder vs. Pelicans on today?
- TV channel: TNT
- Live stream: Sling, NordVPN
Game 2 of Thunder vs. Pelicans will air nationally on TNT. Fans can also stream the game on Sling.
Sling is the home for avid sports fans, offering a range of sports channels so you can always cheer for your favorite teams, with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1, and more.
sharedid=nba_2023" logo_name="Sling" game_title="WATCH THUNDER VS. PELICANS GAME 2" button_text="TRY US TODAY"]
[/red-button]
If Thunder vs. Pelicans is not available to watch live in your location or if you're traveling abroad, you can use a Virtual Private Network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographical restrictions to access your favorite streaming services.
[hyperlink widget_catalog_id="Nord VPN_linkline" link="https://go.nordvpn.net/SH6Lc" title="Sign up for NordVPN (30-day money-back guarantee)" more_text="BUY NOW:"]
Thunder vs. Pelicans start time
- Date: Wednesday, April 24
- Time: 9:30 p.m. ET | 6:30 p.m. PT
Thunder vs. Pelicans will tip off around 9:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, April 24. The game will be played at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The Thunder, as the No. 1 seed, have home-court advantage and will host Games 2, 5 and 7. New Orleans will host Games 3, 4 and 6.
Thunder vs. Pelicans tickets
- Tickets: StubHub
Tickets for NBA Playoff games are now available on StubHub. To view seating charts and prices for individual games, use the link below.
BUY NOW: 2024 NBA Playoff tickets on StubHub
Thunder vs. Pelicans odds via BetMGM
Oklahoma City is a 7.5-point favorite heading into Game 2. For the full market, check out BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA.
| Game Lines | Pelicans | Thunder |
| Spread | +7.5 | -7.5 |
| Moneyline | +260 | -350 |
Thunder vs. Pelicans schedule
Here is the complete schedule for the NBA Playoff series between the Thunder and Pelicans.
(1) Thunder vs. (8) New Orleans
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Result | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 21 | Game 1: Thunder 94, Pelicans 92 | — | — |
| April 24 | Game 2 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 27 | Game 3 | 3:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 29 | Game 4 | TBD | TBD |
| May 1 | Game 5 | TBD | TBD |
| May 3 | Game 6 | TBD | TBD |
| May 5 | Game 7 | TBD | TBD |