The Thunder gave the Pelicans a baptism of joy with a score of 124-92 at home, and the overall score also came to 2-0. This game is not only an absolute advantage in points, but also a declaration of the end of one era and the beginning of another. For the Pelicans, this is a disaster, especially for Zion, who is absent, the taste in his heart is estimated to be more bitter than eating bitter melon.
Speaking of this game, you have to know that the Pelicans' big man Zion is still recovering from a hamstring injury, which directly affects the team's overall combat strength. A pelican without Zion is like a wild goose without a wing, and it can't fly high. The Thunder seized the opportunity and played well, especially Alexander and Holmgren, who were the big heroes of the game.
As soon as the game began, the Thunder showed their outside firepower. Seven three-pointers were made in the first quarter, compared to only one for the Pelicans, which directly heated up the atmosphere. Alexander and Holmgren teamed up to lead the Thunder to a wave of offense, especially Holmgren, this guy really felt super good today, scoring 15 points in the first quarter and 26 points, 7 rebounds and 2 blocks in the game.
In the second quarter, the Pelicans tried to change the situation by pressing the defense, but the Thunder's teamwork and individual abilities should not be underestimated. Alexander really played well with CJ, and throughout the first half, the Thunder maintained the lead, and the gap between the two teams reached 18 points at one point.
Entering the second half, the Pelicans' Ingram tried to step up and change the game, running more without the ball and scoring eight points in a row. But the Thunder's defense is quite well done, especially under Alexander's leadership, not only is the defense tight, but the offensive end is also full of firepower. At the end of the third quarter, the Thunder led 92-74.
In the end, the fourth quarter became a show for the Thunder. Their offensive touch is still hot, the point difference is getting wider and wider, and the game has entered garbage time early. And Zion, who was on the sidelines, could only bow his head silently, watching the team suffer heavy losses, and the inner struggle and powerlessness can be imagined.
This game is not only a crushing of scores, but also a psychological destruction. The Pelicans added to their embarrassing record of trailing behind in the final quarter of the season without a win, and the Thunder took a solid step forward in their rebuilding journey. Young players like Alexander, Holmgren and Jewee have shown their potential and growth, boding well for the future for the Thunder.
And for the Pelicans, especially Zion, such a defeat is undoubtedly a heavy blow. In the coming days, they will need to revisit and adjust to regain their confidence and form. As for Zion, his return from injury will be challenging, but hopefully he can be reborn like a phoenix.
This game is really embarrassing. The Thunder's surging surge and the Pelicans' inability to return made this game a night to remember. In the next game, will the Pelicans be able to regain their form, and what changes will Zion's return bring?