Two franchises hungry for playoff success collide when the No. 1 seed Thunder takes on the No. 8 seed Pelicans in an intriguing first-round matchup of the 2024 NBA Playoffs.
Oklahoma City last won a playoff series in the 2015-16 season, while New Orleans hasn’t won a series since 2017-18.
The Thunder, buoyed by an impressive core of young talent, have established themselves as a force in an imposing Western Conference. Oklahoma City finished with a 57-25 record, clinching first place overall on the final day of the regular season.
They are led by MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, as the sixth-year pro finished third in the NBA with 30.1 points per game. Alongside Gilgeous-Alexander, 7-foot-3 Chet Holmgren played in all 82 games (16.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.3 blocks) in his first NBA season, while 23-year-old Jalen Williams averaged 19.1 points per game to continue his rise. .
The Pelicans exited the Play-In with the No. 8 seed, thanks to a 105-98 victory over the Kings on Friday night. Six different New Orleans players scored in double figures, led by Brandon Ingram, who dropped 24 points and six assists.
New Orleans will advance in its playoff race without Zion Williamson, who will be re-evaluated in two weeks after straining his left hamstring late in Tuesday’s Play-In loss to the Lakers.
Oklahoma City won two of three games against New Orleans in the regular season.
Here’s everything you need to know about Thunder vs. Pelicans in the first round of the 2024 NBA playoffs.
Thunder vs Pelicans schedule, scores, results
As the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, the Thunder enter their first-round series with home-court advantage.
Games 1, 2, 5 and 7 will be played in Oklahoma City, while Games 3, 4 and 6 will be played in New Orleans.
The full Thunder vs Pelicans schedule is below.
| Date | Game | Time (ET)/Result | TV channel |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 21th | Game 1 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 24 | Game 2 | 9:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 27 | Game 3 | 3:30 p.m. | TNT, Sling |
| April 29 | Game 4 | To be determined | To be determined |
| May 1 | Game 5 | To be determined | To be determined |
| May 3 | Game 6 | To be determined | To be determined |
| May 5 | Game 7 | To be determined | To be determined |
How to watch Thunder vs. Pelicans
- TV channels: TNT
- Live streams: SlingNordVPN
The Thunder’s first three games against Pelicans will be broadcast nationally on TNT.
Viewers can also stream the games on Sling. Sling is the home of sports fans, offering a range of sports channels so you can always cheer on your favorite teams with channels like ESPN, TBS, TNT, NFL Network, FS1 and more.
If Thunder vs. Pelicans is not available to watch live in your area, or if you are traveling internationally you can use a virtual private network (VPN). VPNs provide a secure and private online connection, allowing you to bypass geographic restrictions to access your favorite streaming services from any device, anywhere in the world.
Thunder vs. Thunder Tickets Pelicans
Tickets for the first-round playoff series between the Thunder and Pelicans, as well as all the action from the 2024 NBA Playoffs, are available at StubHub. For a complete overview of seats and prices, use the link below.
2024 NBA Playoffs table
Western Conference
(1) Oklahoma City vs. (8) Pelicans
(2) Denver vs. (7) Los Angeles
(3) Minnesota vs. (6) Phoenix
(4) Los Angeles vs. (5) Dallas
Eastern Conference
(1) Boston vs. (8) Miami
(2) New York vs. (7) Philadelphia
(3) Milwaukee vs. (6) Indiana
(4) Cleveland vs. (5) Orlando
