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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. CJ McCollum and Trey Murphy III led the Pelicans in scoring in Game 1, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams led the Thunder. The Thunder are favored by 7.5 points in Game 2, but the Pelicans are confident they can win on the road. This is a pivotal game in the series, and both teams will be looking to take control.

Basketball expert Vaughn Dalzell predicts four series sweeps in the NBA playoffs, including the Nuggets over the Lakers and the Pelicans against the Thunder. Despite a close Game 1, Dalzell believes Oklahoma City’s depth and star power will lead to an easy victory. Additionally, he anticipates a dominant performance by the Boston Celtics over the Heat and a potential sweep by the Cleveland Cavaliers against the Orlando Magic.