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Oklahoma City Defeats New Orleans 137-101 - Recap
New Orleans was run off the court by the Thunder on Monday as Oklahoma City blasted the Pelicans 137-101 at Paycom Center.
Oklahoma City won and also put money in the pockets of their supporters by covering the -17.5-point spread as favorites. Totals bettors, meanwhile, saw the game go OVER the closing number of 233.0.
Oklahoma City got 31 points from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and another 24 points from Aaron Wiggins. Alex Caruso contributed 5 assists, while Isaiah Hartenstein cleaned the glass with 13 rebounds.
New Orleans got 23 points from Trey Murphy III in a losing cause and another 17 points from Zion Williamson. Trey Murphy III contributed 5 assists for the Pelicans, while Karlo Matkovic had 9 rebounds.
Oklahoma City led at halftime, 72-50.
Oklahoma City had a 45-42 advantage in the rebounding department as they won the battle in the paint.
Oklahoma City heads into a battle against the Heat. New Orleans, meanwhile, will have their next action against Sacramento.