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Thunder Sweep Pelicans 97-89, First Series Win Since 2016

Apr 30, 2024, 03:00 AM

The Oklahoma City Thunder have successfully swept the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the NBA playoffs, marking their first playoff series win since 2016. The Thunder, recognized as the youngest 1-seed in NBA history, clinched the series with a final score of 97-89 in the last game. Key players Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams each scored 24 points, with Gilgeous-Alexander also pulling down 9 rebounds and Williams contributing 7 rebounds and 4 assists. Both players shot 9-of-17 from the field. The Thunder now await the winner of the Mavericks-Clippers series to determine their opponent in the Western Conference Semifinals.