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.
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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.
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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
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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.
| Game Lines | Pelicans | Thunder |
| Spread | +1.5 | -1.5 |
| Moneyline | -105 | -115 |
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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: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92 | 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 |