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In Game 3 of the first round of the NBA Western Conference playoffs, the Pelicans hosted the Thunder. In the first quarter of the game, the two teams played inseparable, the score alternated leads, and at the end of the first quarter, the Thunder led the Pelicans 23-19. In the second quarter, the Pelicans tried to close the score, but the Thunder didn't give a chance to play 14-0 to extend the margin to 15 points, and at halftime, the Thunder led the Pelicans 60-46.
Yibian fought again, the Thunder continued to be in a hot state, and the Pelicans were not to be outdone and could respond in a timely manner, and the Thunder hit 3 three-pointers in a row at the end of the period, and the difference was further expanded, and at the end of the third quarter, the Thunder 85-69 Pelicans. In the final quarter of the game, the Thunder firmly controlled the initiative on the court, while the Pelicans fell into a scoring drought, as the Thunder played a 7-0 point difference to expand to 23 points, the game completely lost suspense, and finally the Thunder defeated the Pelicans 106-85, leading 3-0 in the series.
Thunder team stats: Alexander 24 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals, Jalen Williams 21 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, Giddey 21 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists, Dort 12 points and 4 rebounds, Holmgren 6 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks.
Pelicans stats: Ingram 19 points and 4 rebounds, CJ McCollum 16 points, 5 rebounds and 7 assists, Jones 15 points and 7 rebounds, Murphy 10 points and 6 rebounds, Larry Nance Jr. 9 points, 13 rebounds and 5 assists.
Seven facts that have to be admitted:
1. Alexander performed decently, playing 37 minutes, shooting 8 of 20, 1 of 5 three-pointers, and scoring 24 points, 5 rebounds, 8 assists and 4 steals. The SGA didn't feel good today, but the defense was focused and had 4 steals. Playing very calmly, using the organization to revitalize the whole team, the team leader is like this, he can affect the game in all directions, offensive and defensive integration, Alexander has shown a superstar temperament in the playoffs, and he is worthy of being a future face player.
2. Jalen Williams played steadily, scoring 21 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists efficiently. A 23-year-old sophomore has done that, and it's been so fast. Jiewei has the ability to be a big leader, the character of a second master, he will stand up when his teammates can't open the situation, he has a really strong ability to solve the problem, 3 of 4 shots today, stabbing at the Pelicans like a sharp knife, the best second master, and there is no doubt that he will be an All-Star player in the future.
3. Chet Holmgren was not in good shape, scoring 6 points, 8 rebounds and 4 blocks on 2-of-8 shooting from the field. Chet didn't feel good today, but he did his best on the defensive end, 4 blocks are really strong, he can be called the first rim player in the playoffs, the data does not reflect his role for the team, Chet needs to reduce dribbling and maintain offensive stability.
4. Ingram tried his best, played 36 minutes, shot 7-of-14 from the field, 2-of-3 from three-point range, and scored 19 points and 4 rebounds. Ingram really tried his best in this game, and the shooting rate can be maintained to 50% under the high-pressure defense, and his teammates really can't score the ball after he gets off the field, Ingram can't get the ball for half a day, and finally get the ball and suffer from the bag, the game is too uncomfortable, and the teammates can't provide any help, the teammates don't give it, and the coach's level is not good.
5. CJ McCollum became a blacksmith, shooting 7 of 22 and 2 of 8 three-pointers, scoring 16 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists and 6 turnovers. McCollum is too iron, he can't make a lot of mistakes, the proper undercover performance in this game, the first half of the performance is iron, the second half of the performance is wrong, the Thunder's celebration banquet can't be held without him, there is really no one to play three games in a row, the playoffs are all exposed, and they really can't fight a tough battle.
6. Jones tried his best, played 37 minutes, and scored 15 points, 7 rebounds and 2 steals. Although the offensive efficiency is not high, he is the person with the highest desire to win in the team, has a great influence on the team's offensive and defensive ends, and is the best player in the team's defense Alexander, and his defensive ability is really strong.
7. After the Thunder defeated the Pelicans, the series score of 3-0 has already won the match point. In the first game, the Thunder narrowly defeated the Pelicans who lacked Zion at home, and the outside world thought that the Pelicans had a chance to complete the Black Eight, but in the next two games, after the Thunder, a group of playoff recruits, adapted to the playoff stage, the game became completely one-sided, and the Thunder defeated the Pelicans in two consecutive games, and it is likely to sweep the Pelicans to advance to the semifinals. This thunder is no longer expected in the future, it can be expected in the present!