The New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder will face off in Game 2 of the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
The game will be broadcast nationally on TNT/TruTV, and fans can also stream the game via free trials of DirecTV Stream or Sling TV (50% off the first month).
The Thunder took Game 1 in New Orleans by a score of 94-92, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way with 25 points and 18 rebounds. CJ McCollum led the Pelicans with 27 points, but he missed a potential game-tying three-pointer in the final seconds.
The Thunder will be looking to take a 2-0 lead in the series on Wednesday, while the Pelicans will be hoping to even the series up. The game is expected to be close, as both teams are evenly matched.
In other NBA playoff news, the Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, Los Angeles Clippers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Cleveland Cavaliers all won their Game 1 matchups. The Celtics defeated the Miami Heat 117-94, the Bucks defeated the Indiana Pacers 111-81, the Clippers defeated the Dallas Mavericks 118-87, the Timberwolves defeated the Phoenix Suns 125-98, and the Cavaliers defeated the Orlando Magic 113-93.
The Celtics are the favorites to win the NBA championship this year, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. They are listed at +125, ahead of the defending champion Denver Nuggets (+275) and the Los Angeles Clippers (+1300). The Thunder are listed at +1600 to win the championship.
The NBA playoffs are just getting started, and there is sure to be plenty of excitement in the weeks to come.
