US EditionThunder Roll over Pelicans to Remain NBA's Lone Unbeaten Team
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points as the Thunder matched their best 7-0 season start while the Pelicans rank 29th in NBA scoring.
- At the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, the Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 137-106, tying the franchise's best start with a 7-0 record, and Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points.
- Pelicans trailed early with just 22 after the first quarter, and New Orleans had 82 by the third quarter as Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away.
- OKC's depth showed as every starter reached double figures, and Isaiah Joe was highlighted as among 'best shooters' in his season debut.
- Betting markets heavily favored OKC ahead of tipoff, with BetMGM listing the OKC Thunder moneyline at-750, while the game aired nationally on FanDuel Sports Network.
- OKC said it is being conservative with Chet Holmgren, while Jalen Williams was noted to be recovering from a second wrist surgery entering the matchup on Sunday, Nov. 2.
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The champion shows where it goes in the NBA. Even after seven games the Oklahoma City Thunder remain unbeaten. The German Isaiah Hartenstein missed a special yield against the Pelicans only marginally.
Since the title win last season, Oklahoma City Thunder has not yet lost a game as a champion. OKC also wins against the Pelicans, Hartenstein succeeds in a strong performance.
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NBA champion Thunder roll over Pelicans to remain unbeaten
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points in just three quarters as the NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder thumped the New Orleans Pelicans 137-106 on Sunday to push their season-opening win streak to 7-0.
Since the title win last season, Oklahoma City Thunder has not yet lost a game as a champion. OKC also wins against the Pelicans, Hartenstein succeeds in a strong performance.
The Oklahoma City Thunder became the third team in NBA history to start two consecutive seasons with a 7-0 record.
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