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The Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder took a commanding 3-0 sequence lead over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday, successful Recreation 3 by the ultimate rating of 106-85.
After main by 4 factors on the finish of the opening quarter, the Thunder didn’t fall behind all through the remainder of the sport. New Orleans lower the deficit to only one level within the second quarter, though Oklahoma Metropolis shortly responded with a formidable 14-0 run earlier than holding a 60-46 benefit on the half.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued to supply within the playoffs, dropping 24 factors and shelling out eight assists in 37 minutes of motion. He held his personal on the defensive finish of the ground as effectively, racking up 4 steals.
He obtained some assist from Jalen Williams, because the 23-year-old wing added 21 factors and 9 rebounds whereas recording 5 assists of his personal. In the meantime, rookie standout Chet Holmgren totaled a game-high 4 blocks.
Followers have been amazed by Gilgeous-Alexander, as Oklahoma Metropolis is now on the verge of successful its first playoff sequence since 2016:
New Orleans has struggled to seek out an environment friendly prime scorer after star ahead Zion Williamson went down with a hamstring harm throughout the play-in event. C.J. McCollum led New Orleans with 22 shot makes an attempt on Saturday, though he related on simply seven of them.
If the Thunder are capable of win Recreation 4, they’re going to safe the group’s first playoff sequence sweep since 2012.
