Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Pelicans, 137-101

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points in three quarters as the Oklahoma City Thunder cruised past the New Orleans Pelicans, 137-101, on Monday night. The Thunder set a franchise record with 27 made 3-pointers, with 11 players contributing from deep while shooting 49% from beyond the arc. With Dejounte Murray out for the season and C.J. McCollum absent for personal reasons, the Pelicans struggled to keep pace. Trey Murphy III led New Orleans with 23 points, while Zion Williamson added 17.

Aaron Wiggins scored 24 and Jalen Williams had 16 for Oklahoma City, which won its sixth straight game to improve to an NBA-best 43-9. The Pelicans dropped to a Western Conference-worst 12-41. Chet Holmgren, in his second game back from injury, tallied 12 points, six rebounds, and five blocks in 25 minutes. The Thunder forced 23 turnovers, scoring 40 points off them, while Holmgren anchored their elite rim protection.