The Oklahoma City Thunder are one win away from advancing to the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time since the 2015-16 season.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 24 points with eight assists and five rebounds to lead the Thunder to a 106–85 win in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series with the New Orleans Pelicans. Oklahoma City takes a 3–0 series lead. No team has ever rallied from a 3–0 series deficit to win an NBA playoff series.
Josh Giddey and Jalen Williams both added 21 points.