The Oklahoma City Thunder and the New Orleans Pelicans will meet to begin a high-voltage NBA clash on November 13, 2024, at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT. Before this game, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 45 points, which helped the Thunder beat the Los Angeles Clippers 134–128.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have a great overall record of 9-2 and a great home record of 5-1. This gives them a big edge over the New Orleans Pelicans, who have a record of 3-8 as a whole and 1-4 on the road.
Oklahoma City scores 117.4 points per game, which is a lot more than New Orleans' 107 points per game.
The Thunder also have a slight advantage in rebounds, with 43 boards each game compared to 40.9 for the Pelicans.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans NBA game, plus plenty more.
Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans: Date and tip-off time
The Oklahoma City Thunder will take on the New Orleans Pelicans in an electrifying NBA battle on November 13, 2024, at 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT, at Paycom Center, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
| Date | November 13, 2024 |
| Tip-off Time | 7:30 pm ET/4:30 pm PT |
| Venue | Paycom Center |
| Location | Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
How to watch Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the New Orleans Pelicans live on:
- TV channel: ESPN
- Streaming service: Fubo
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Oklahoma City Thunder team news
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averages 27.8 points, and 5.5 rebounds, with 6.5 assists per game. He also handles the ball effectively, grabbing 1.7 rebounds and blocking 1.1 shots per game, which ranks sixth in the league.
Jalen Williams adds versatility to the lineup with 19.9 points, and 5.0 assists, with 6.4 boards per game.
Luguentz Dort scores 11.5 points, grabs 3.5 boards, and gives out 1.5 assists per game. He shoots well, making 47.3% of his shots from the field as well as 45.6% of his three-point shots, averaging 2.4 made threes for each game.
Oklahoma City Thunder Injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury status |
|---|---|---|
| C, Isaiah Hartenstein | Hand injury | Out |
| PF, Chet Holmgren | Hip injury | Out |
New Orleans Pelicans team news
The Pelicans' Brandon Ingram scores 22.9 points, grabs 5.9 rebounds, and hands out 5.0 assists each game.
This season, Jose Alvarado gets 10.7 points, 2.2 boards, and 4.5 assists each game.
Yves Missi averages 6.6 points, and 5.9 rebounds, with 1.5 assists per game, and makes 51.8% of his field goal shots.
New Orleans Pelicans Injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| PF, Zion Williamson | Hamstring injury | Out |
| SG, CJ McCollum | Adductor injury | Out |
Oklahoma City Thunder and New Orleans Pelicans head-to-head record
The Thunder crushed the Pelicans in their last five all-time meetings, winning all five. The Thunder's most recent win, 97–89 over the Pelicans on the 30th of April 2024, showed how great they are at defense. Previous games during the season also showed how consistent the Thunder's offense is. For example, Oklahoma City beat New Orleans by large scores (106–85 on the 28th of April and 124–92 on April 25). Even in close games, the Thunder still won, like when they barely beat the Pelicans 94–92 on April 22. Based on their recent performance, Oklahoma City's balanced scoring and disciplined defense may once again be a difficulty for New Orleans. They will need to put together great offensive work to counter Oklahoma City's recent wins in the series.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2024 | Thunder 97-89 Pelicans |
| Apr 28, 2024 | Thunder 106-85 Pelicans |
| Apr 25, 2024 | Thunder 124-92 Pelicans |
| Apr 22, 2024 | Thunder 94-92 Pelicans |
| Mar 27, 2024 | Thunder 119-112 Pelicans |