What channel is Thunder vs. Pelicans on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream for Game 3 of 2024 NBA Playoffs series

The top-seeded Thunder can take a commanding lead in their first-round Western Conference playoff series against the Pelicans on Saturday in New Orleans.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 33 points, Chet Holmgren had 26 points and seven rebounds and Jalen Williams added 21 points in a124-92 victory over the Pelicans in Game 2.

The Thunder shot a impressive 59% from the field and were 14 of 29 from beyond the arc. Oklahoma City was also stout defensively and scored 22 points off 18 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 on Sling" more_text="WATCH:"]

New Orleans is 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.

Jonas Valanciunas had19 points, while Herb Jones and Brandon Ingram scored 18 points apiece for the Pelicans in the second game and they desperately need a win at home.

What channel is Thunder vs. Pelicans on today? 

• TV channel: TNT 
• Live stream: Sling, NordVPN

Game 3 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.

Thunder vs. Pelicans start time

• Date: Saturday, April 27 
• Time: 3:30 p.m. ET | 12:30 p.m. PT

Thunder vs. Pelicans will tip off around 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 27. The game will be played at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.

The Thunder, as the No. 1 seed, have home-court advantage and will host Games 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.

StubHub: [hyperlink widget_catalog_id="StubHub_linkline" link="https://www.stubhub.com/nba-play-in-tournament-tickets/grouping/150265329?clickref=1011lyrfjQLm&utm_source=partnerize_sne&utm_medium=publisher_program&utm_sub_medium=Content&utm_campaign=1101l799&utm_content=0&PCID=partnerize_all" title="Thunder vs. Pelicans tickets on StubHub" more_text="BUY NOW:"]

Thunder vs. Pelicans odds via BetMGM

Oklahoma City is a 1.5-point favorite heading into Game 3. For the full market, check out BetMGM, an authorized gaming operator of the NBA.

[red-button widget_catalog_id="betmgm_en_2" link="https://sports.on.betmgm.ca/en/sports/basketball-7/betting/usa-9/nba-6004" logo_name="BetMGM" game_title="BETMGM, AN AUTHORIZED GAMING OPERATOR OF THE NBA." button_text="PLAY NOW"]

betmgm_colored

[/red-button]

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