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Thunder Defeat Pelicans 104-95 at Paycom Center

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Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 8:00 PM ET · Paycom Center

Oklahoma City Thunder 104, New Orleans Pelicans 95, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder?

Oklahoma City Thunder beat New Orleans Pelicans 104-95 at Paycom Center on January 27, 2026.

Who was favored in New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder?

Oklahoma City Thunder were the favorite at DraftKings, moneyline -850 (about 89% implied). The favorite won.

The Oklahoma City Thunder secured a solid 104-95 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans at Paycom Center, extending their dominance in the series to 3-0 this season. The Thunder, boasting a home record of 38-10, showcased their strength against a struggling Pelicans team, which now holds a record of 12-37. This matchup was particularly noteworthy given the stark contrast in the teams' recent performances and overall standings.

In the lead-up to this game, the Thunder had a record of 7-3 over their last ten games, although they faced a two-game losing streak prior to this victory. Their scoring average during this stretch was 119.3 points per game, while allowing 109.0 points. Notably, their last two games ended in losses against the Toronto Raptors and the Indiana Pacers, with scores of 101-103 and 114-117, respectively. Despite these setbacks, the Thunder had previously shown their capability, including a strong win against the Milwaukee Bucks, where they scored 122 points.

Conversely, the Pelicans entered the game with a record of 4-6 in their last ten outings, and they were riding a two-game winning streak, having defeated the San Antonio Spurs and the Memphis Grizzlies with scores of 104-95 and 133-127, respectively. However, their overall average of 114.8 points scored per game and 116.7 points allowed indicated a defensive vulnerability that the Thunder were poised to exploit.

The Thunder's home performance has been particularly impressive, as they maintained a 3-2 record in their last five home games. In contrast, the Pelicans struggled on the road, with a 1-2 record in their last three away games. This fixture was set against the backdrop of the Thunder's strong historical performance against the Pelicans, having won all six of their last meetings, including a decisive 137-106 victory earlier this season.

In terms of injuries, both teams had players listed as day-to-day. The Thunder were dealing with several key players potentially missing the game, including Isaiah Hartenstein (ankle), Ajay Mitchell (calf), Otega Oweh (lower leg), Thomas Sorber (knee), and Jalen Williams (hamstring). The Pelicans also had Micah Peavy (rest) and Bryce McGowens (toe) listed as day-to-day, which could have impacted their depth and overall performance.

The betting line from DraftKings indicated that the Thunder were favored by 14.5 points, with a total set at 233.5. The odds reflected the Thunder's strong home record and the Pelicans' struggles this season, with the moneyline showing Oklahoma City at -850 and New Orleans at 575.

The game conditions were favorable for both teams, with the Thunder looking to bounce back from their recent losses and the Pelicans aiming to build on their winning streak. As the game unfolded, viewers were treated to a competitive fourth quarter. Key moments included Zion Williamson's 9-foot pullup jump shot that brought the Pelicans within striking distance at 91 points, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's contributions, including a crucial 7-foot two-point shot and free throws that sealed the victory for the Thunder.

In conclusion, the Thunder's ability to maintain control throughout the game, despite their recent form, and their historical dominance over the Pelicans were significant factors in this matchup. With the final score reading 104-95, the Thunder not only solidified their position in the league but also continued to assert their strength at home.

Odds

Book	Spread	Total	Moneyline
DraftKings	OKC -14.5	233.5 o -108 / u -112	New Orleans Pelicans +575 · Oklahoma City Thunder -850

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Injury report

Isaiah HartensteinDay-To-DayAnkleOklahoma City Thunder
Ajay MitchellDay-To-DayCalfOklahoma City Thunder
Otega OwehDay-To-DayLower LegOklahoma City Thunder
Thomas SorberDay-To-DayKneeOklahoma City Thunder
Jalen WilliamsDay-To-DayHamstringOklahoma City Thunder
Micah PeavyDay-To-DayRestNew Orleans Pelicans
Bryce McGowensDay-To-DayToeNew Orleans Pelicans

Leaders

PointsShai Gilgeous-Alexander29Oklahoma City Thunder
AssistsJaylin Williams5Oklahoma City Thunder
ReboundsChet Holmgren14Oklahoma City Thunder
PointsZion Williamson21New Orleans Pelicans
AssistsSaddiq Bey5New Orleans Pelicans
ReboundsSaddiq Bey13New Orleans Pelicans

Recent form

Oklahoma City Thunder

Last 10: 7-3Streak L2119.3 scored · 109 allowed per game3-2 at home

L101-103vs Toronto RaptorsJan 26
L114-117vs Indiana PacersJan 24
W122-102at Milwaukee BucksJan 22
W136-104at Cleveland CavaliersJan 19
L120-122at Miami HeatJan 18
W111-91at Houston RocketsJan 16
W119-98vs San Antonio SpursJan 14
W124-112vs Miami HeatJan 12
W117-116at Memphis GrizzliesJan 10
W129-125vs Utah JazzJan 8

New Orleans Pelicans

Last 10: 4-6Streak W2114.8 scored · 116.7 allowed per game3-4 away

W104-95at San Antonio SpursJan 26
W133-127at Memphis GrizzliesJan 24
L104-112vs Detroit PistonsJan 22
L110-119at Houston RocketsJan 19
L119-127at Indiana PacersJan 17
W116-113vs Brooklyn NetsJan 15
L116-122vs Denver NuggetsJan 14
L118-128at Orlando MagicJan 11
W128-107at Washington WizardsJan 10
L100-117at Atlanta HawksJan 8

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
San Antonio	-	20	L1	.756	62
Houston	10	30	W1	.634	52
New Orleans	36	56	L2	.317	26
Dallas	36	56	W1	.317	26
Memphis	37	57	L8	.305	25
Oklahoma City	-	18	L2	.780	64
Denver	10	28	W12	.659	54
Minnesota	15	33	W2	.598	49
Portland	22	40	W2	.512	42
Utah	42	60	L1	.268	22

Box score

Stat	New Orleans Pelicans	Oklahoma City Thunder
Field goals	34-99	35-87
Field goal %	34	40
Three-pointers	10-40	13-38
Three-point %	25	34
Free throws	17-22	21-23
Free throw %	77	91
Rebounds	54	53
Offensive rebounds	21	13
Defensive rebounds	33	40
Assists	25	25
Steals	13	4
Blocks	11	9
Turnovers	8	16
Team turnovers	1	0
Technical fouls	1	2
Technical fouls, total	1	2
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	15	24
Fast-break points	13	10
Points in the paint	44	38
Fouls	21	15
Largest lead	5	17
Lead changes	7	7
Time in front	17	77

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter57-67Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 3-foot running pullup jump shot
3rd Quarter58-67Saddiq Bey makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter59-67Saddiq Bey makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter59-68Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter59-69Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter61-69Yves Missi makes 2-foot layup (Jose Alvarado assists)
3rd Quarter61-71Branden Carlson makes 6-foot floating jump shot (Isaiah Joe assists)
3rd Quarter64-71Karlo Matkovic makes 23-foot three point jumper (Yves Missi assists)
3rd Quarter64-74Chet Holmgren makes 25-foot three point jumper (Kenrich Williams assists)
3rd Quarter66-74Zion Williamson makes 10-foot pullup jump shot (Jose Alvarado assists)
3rd Quarter69-74Jose Alvarado makes 23-foot three point jumper (Jeremiah Fears assists)
3rd Quarter69-77Isaiah Joe makes 25-foot three point jumper (Chet Holmgren assists)
3rd Quarter69-78Chet Holmgren makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter69-79Chet Holmgren makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter69-81Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 9-foot two point shot
4th Quarter69-83Aaron Wiggins makes 2-foot two point shot (Chet Holmgren assists)
4th Quarter71-83Zion Williamson makes 9-foot two point shot
4th Quarter71-86Luguentz Dort makes 22-foot running jump shot (Ousmane Dieng assists)
4th Quarter71-88Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 14-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter73-88Jeremiah Fears makes 3-foot layup (Saddiq Bey assists)
4th Quarter75-88Jeremiah Fears makes running layup
4th Quarter78-88Saddiq Bey makes 25-foot three point jumper (Trey Murphy III assists)
4th Quarter78-90Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 10-foot pullup jump shot (Ousmane Dieng assists)
4th Quarter81-90Herbert Jones makes 22-foot three point jumper (Trey Murphy III assists)
4th Quarter84-90Trey Murphy III makes 25-foot three point jumper (Saddiq Bey assists)
4th Quarter84-91Aaron Wiggins makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter84-92Aaron Wiggins makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter87-92Jeremiah Fears makes 22-foot jump bank shot (Derik Queen assists)
4th Quarter87-95Aaron Wiggins makes 27-foot three point jumper (Kenrich Williams assists)
4th Quarter87-98Luguentz Dort makes 27-foot three point jumper (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
4th Quarter88-98Zion Williamson makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter89-98Zion Williamson makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter91-98Zion Williamson makes 9-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter91-100Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 7-foot two point shot (Jaylin Williams assists)
4th Quarter93-100Zion Williamson makes driving layup (Herbert Jones assists)
4th Quarter93-101Jaylin Williams makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter93-102Jaylin Williams makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter95-102Saddiq Bey makes 2-foot two point shot (Herbert Jones assists)
4th Quarter95-103Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter95-104Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2

Win probability

Above the line favours Oklahoma City Thunder, below favours New Orleans Pelicans.