Oklahoma City Thunder sets new franchise record in blow-out win over New Orleans Pelicans

Key Takeaways:

• Oklahoma City set a franchise record with 27 made three-pointers
• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 31 points
• Oklahoma City remains first in the Western Conference with a 43-9 record

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points for Oklahoma City in a 137-101 victory over New Orleans in an NBA regular-season game. Oklahoma City set a franchise record with 27 made three-pointers, despite no player hitting more than four. However, 11 different players contributed at least one three-pointer, and the team shot 49% from beyond the arc on 55 attempts.

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Aaron Wiggins added 24 points, while Jalen Williams contributed 16 for the Thunder, who secured their sixth consecutive win and 43rd overall this season. Chet Holmgren recorded 12 points, six rebounds, and five blocks in his second game back after missing three months due to injury. Trey Murphy III led New Orleans with 23 points, while Zion Williamson, who scored 40 points in Saturday’s loss to Sacramento, was limited to just 17 for the Pelicans.

Oklahoma City leads the Western Conference with a 43-9 balance, while New Orleans sits at the bottom in 15th place with a 12-41 record. On Wednesday, New Orleans will host Sacramento, while Oklahoma City will face Miami at home.