Postgame wrap: Thunder 123, Pelicans 118
Thunder (33-22), Pelicans (23-32)
With Brandon Ingram in main event and three rookies in Rising Stars, Pelicans will be well-represented at All-Star Weekend
Giannis Antetokounmpo almost made it through his All-Star picks last week before he briefly stumbled.
Zion’s 32 not enough as Pelicans’ win streak comes to a halt headed into All-Star break
In 567 career games before Thursday, Steven Adams never made a 3. The Thunder’s gargantuan 7-foot center had only attempted a grand total of 11 in seven seasons. But with time winding down in the first half, that changed.
Gallinari, Paul push Thunder past Zion, Pelicans 123-118
NEW ORLEANS — The veteran savvy of Danilo Gallinari and Chris Paul helped Oklahoma City withstand the latest stirring performance by Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson.
Can Zion and the Pelicans push their way into the playoffs?
NEW ORLEANS — Alvin Gentry had seen enough. The players had seen enough. Management had seen enough. A change needed to be made.
Thunder edge Pelicans despite Zion Williamson’s heroics
NEW ORLEANS — The veteran savvy of Danilo Gallinari and Chris Paul helped Oklahoma City withstand the latest stirring performance by Pelicans rookie Zion Williamson.