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.
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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.