The Oklahoma City Thunder will host the New Orleans Pelicans in an exciting matchup on November 2 at 2:30 p.m. CT. The Thunder, currently undefeated at 6-0, is coming off a strong home victory against the Washington Wizards, where they won 127-108. Meanwhile, the Pelicans are still searching for their first win of the season, having lost their last game to the Los Angeles Clippers by just two points, 126-124.
Game Details: Thunder vs Pelicans
This highly anticipated game will take place at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City. Fans can watch the matchup live on FanDuel Sports Network or stream it online via Fubo, which offers a free trial for new users.
Injury Updates
- Oklahoma City Thunder:
– Jalen Williams (right wrist surgery) – out
– Chet Holmgren (lower back sprain) – out
– Lu Dort (illness) – out
– Kenrich Williams (left knee surgery recovery) – out
– Nikola Topić (surgery recovery) – out
– Thomas Sorber (ACL surgery recovery) – out - New Orleans Pelicans:
– Trey Alexander (G League two-way) – out
– Hunter Dickinson (G League two-way) – out
– Kevon Looney (left knee sprain) – questionable
– Dejounte Murray (right Achilles rupture) – out
Projected Starters
The expected starting lineup for the Thunder includes:
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Cason Wallace
- Aaron Wiggins
- Alex Caruso
- Isaiah Hartenstein
The Pelicans are projected to start:
- Jeremiah Fears
- Trey Murphy III
- Herbert Jones
- Zion Williamson
- Yves Missi
Betting Insights
According to BetMGM, the Thunder are favored to win by 12.5 points, with the total points over/under set at 229.5. The moneyline odds are Oklahoma City -750 and New Orleans +525.
Expectations for the Game
Despite the absences of key players like Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, the Thunder remain a formidable team. The defense is expected to be led by players such as Lu Dort and Alex Caruso. At the same time, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will spearhead the Thunder’s offense.
With the Pelicans struggling early in the season, they will need to improve their performance to compete with OKC. The matchup promises to be crucial for both teams as they look to establish momentum in the ongoing NBA season.
