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Giddey’s Thunder survive big scare as rookie’s ‘incredible’ clutch play saves the day against PelicansApril 22nd, 2024 2:27 pm
With it, the Thunder went 1-0 up in the series, although the Pelicans can take plenty out of Monday’s game considering how close they got despite being without Zion Williamson. The Pelicans doubled Gilgeous-Alexander on that possession, leaving Holmgren to make them pay from deep, although he missed his next four field goal attempts as New Orleans took a 9-7 lead into the first timeout.The Thunder were 3-of-10 from the field at that point, with Valanciunas scoring four quick points for New Orleans, although Brandon Ingram was scoreless early after being locked down by a physical Lu Dort.
The Thunder quickly went ahead as Jalen Williams drove to the left and hit a jumper from his favourite spot at the left elbow within 13 seconds of the second quarter starting, prompting Pelicans coach Willie Green to call a swift timeout. The issue for Holmgren and the Thunder in general was competing with the size and physicality of Valanciunas, who had 10 rebounds in the first half.
The Thunder eventually started to break away as they went on an 11-0 run, capped off by Giddey’s first points of the game as he drove to the basket for the finish.
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