The Thunder stuck to its game plan against a physical Pelicans team. However, a series of costly runs tilted the scales heavily in New Orleans’ favor midway through the game. OKC continued to fight down the stretch, but it wouldn’t be enough to overcome the early deficit.
Physicality was the name of the game for the Thunder in its third and final matchup with the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday. With size at nearly every position, the Thunder looked to break down the Pels’ defense by attacking the lane and playing on the drive and kick.