New Orleans Pelicans at Oklahoma City Thunder
Jan 27, 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder Secures Victory Over New Orleans Pelicans, 104-95
Game Summary
The Oklahoma City Thunder topped the New Orleans Pelicans with a final score of 104-95. Oklahoma City maintained a solid performance, particularly in free throw shooting, converting 91.3% of their attempts. In contrast, the Pelicans struggled from the field at just 34.3%, significantly below their season average, which contributed to their defeat.
Top Performers
Leading the charge for the Thunder, the team's balanced scoring was evident, although specific standout performances were not highlighted. The Thunder's efforts were complemented by their effective defense, limiting the Pelicans to only 10 three-pointers, well below their usual output. For New Orleans, despite the loss, they managed to secure 54 rebounds and 13 steals, but their top scorers were not detailed in the provided data.
Odds Recap
Entering the game, the Oklahoma City Thunder were favored by 15 points, and they won but did not cover the spread, finishing 9 points clear of the Pelicans. The final score was under the pre-game total of 233.5, reflecting a lower-scoring affair than expected.
Prediction Recap
The prediction model accurately forecasted the winning team as the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, it missed on the spread, as the Thunder failed to cover, and also projected an over outcome, which did not materialize, indicating a miscalculation in expected scoring.
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