Oklahoma up 1-0. Valanciunas killing it early offensively with New Orleans entire score, but it doesn't look like they're going to adjust anything defensively, which gave up so many open 3's. Holmgren hitting those 3's early, which I said they were fortunate to get away with in game 1. Gilgeous-Alexander gets going and the Thunder get out to a double-digit lead and up 13 at the quarter break. Dort knocking the 3's too. Valanciunas coming out to cover Holmgren on the 3 doesn't work either, as he just gets taken off the dribble, the margin remains at 13 at halftime. McCollum non-existent offensively and a liability defensively, the Thunder extend the lead to 18 going into the last. Oklahoma blowing it out further and home comfortably, as expected, to take a 2-0 series lead. The Thunder shooting lights out, 59% from the field and 48% from 3, the Pelicans just 27% from 3. Oklahoma taking care of the ball with just 8 turnovers, while New Orleans had more turnovers than assists, the Thunder +2 on the boards. Holmgren with an efficient 26 points, 7 boards and 2 blocks. Gilgeous-Alexander an efficient 33 points, 5 assists and 2 steals. Jalen Williams 21 points, 7 assists and 5 boards. Dort on Ingram, with four 3's. For New Orleans, Jones an efficient 18 points.
3. (Okc) C. Holmgren, 2. (Okc) S. G-A, 1. (Okc) Jal. Williams.
3. (Okc) C. Holmgren, 2. (Okc) S. G-A, 1. (Okc) Jal. Williams.