The Oklahoma City Thunder secured their tenth victory of the season, defeating the New Orleans Pelicans 106-88 at the Paycom Center. Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were instrumental in the first half, contributing 15 and 13 points, respectively. Despite missing key players, the Thunder maintained a lead thanks to strong performances from their stars.
Williams finished with an impressive 31 points, while Gilgeous-Alexander added 29. The Thunder's struggle with rebounding continued, as they were out-rebounded 58 to 31. Rookie Ajay Mitchell also made a notable impact off the bench, showcasing his potential as the team looks to build on their successful start to the season.