Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:00 AM
NOP
New Orleans
VS
5.7Worth It
OKC
Oklahoma City
League-Leading Thunder Host Pelicans in Must-See Matchup
The league-leading Thunder host the struggling Pelicans. SGA and Holmgren lead the Thunder's charge, while Williamson, Ingram, and Murphy III are key for the Pelicans. Williams is out injured for the Thunder.
Best for: Fans of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren.
Score Breakdown
Stakes35/30
Star Power15/15
Performances/20
Clutch Factor/35
Standout Players
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander(Oklahoma City Thunder)-
Chet Holmgren(Oklahoma City Thunder)-
Zion Williamson(New Orleans Pelicans)-
Brandon Ingram(New Orleans Pelicans)-
Trey Murphy III(New Orleans Pelicans)-
CJ McCollum(New Orleans Pelicans)-
Key Factors
- •League-leading Thunder aim to solidify their position atop the Western Conference.
- •The 15th-ranked Pelicans are fighting to improve their standing and make a playoff push.
- •Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues his MVP-caliber season, averaging 32.0 points per game.
- •Trey Murphy III is on a scoring tear, averaging 26.4 points over his last 7 games.
