The New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder will face off in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series on Wednesday, April 24. The Thunder won the series opener 94-92, but the Pelicans are hoping to tie the series in Oklahoma City.
The Pelicans have been one of the most surprising teams in the NBA this season, finishing with a 50-32 record and earning the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference playoffs. The Thunder, meanwhile, finished with the best record in the Western Conference (59-23) and earned the No. 1 seed.
The Thunder won Game 1 of the series despite a strong performance from the Pelicans. CJ McCollum led the Pelicans with 28 points, while Trey Murphy III added 21 points. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 28 points, while Jalen Williams added 19 points
The Pelicans will need to play better in Game 2 if they want to tie the series. They will need to get more production from their bench and they will need to shoot the ball better from three-point range. The Thunder, meanwhile, will need to continue to play solid defense and they will need to get more production from their bench.
This is a pivotal game in the series, and both teams will be looking to take control. The Pelicans are confident they can win on the road, but the Thunder will be tough to beat at home. The game is scheduled to tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT.
