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New York Post
13 Apr 2023


NextImg:Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to play-in win over Pelicans

NEW ORLEANS — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander highlighted his 32-point night with a go-ahead baseline jumper and four clutch free throws in the final 29 seconds, the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-118 on Wednesday night to remain alive in the Western Conference play-in tournament.

Josh Giddey had 31 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds for Oklahoma City, the only Western Conference team still playing with a losing record.

The loss eliminated the ninth-seeded Pelicans while 10th seed Oklahoma City advanced to play at Minnesota on Friday night for the right to enter the NBA playoffs as an eighth seed.

Brandon Ingram scored 20 of his 30 points in the second half, including a 3-pointer with 4.3 seconds left to give the Pelicans a slim chance to come back.

But after Gilgeous-Alexander hit two free throws, Herbert Jones threw away an inbound pass, virtually sealing New Orleans’ fate.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored a game-high 32 points, shoots over Naji Marshall during the Thunder’s 123-118 play-in win over the Pelicans.
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Josh Giddey, who scored 31 points, looks to shoot a layup in between Jonas Valanciunas (left) and Trey Murphy during the Thunder's play-in victory.

Josh Giddey, who scored 31 points, looks to shoot a layup in between Jonas Valanciunas (left) and Trey Murphy during the Thunder’s play-in victory.
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Lu Dort scored 27 for the Thunder, including a pair of free throws with 6.2 seconds left.