NBA · Final

Thunder Defeat Pelicans 126-109 in New Orleans

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Monday, November 17, 2025, 8:00 PM ET · Smoothie King Center

Oklahoma City Thunder 126, New Orleans Pelicans 109, final. Our NBA picks are sealed as a hash before kickoff and settled in public, losses included.

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Who won Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans?

Oklahoma City Thunder beat New Orleans Pelicans 126-109 at Smoothie King Center on November 17, 2025.

In a decisive matchup at the Smoothie King Center, the Oklahoma City Thunder extended their dominance over the New Orleans Pelicans with a 126-109 victory. This win marks the Thunder's third consecutive triumph over the Pelicans this season, maintaining a perfect record in their series, which now stands at 3-0.

The Thunder's performance has been remarkable this season, boasting an impressive away record of 14-1. They entered this game on a five-game winning streak, showcasing their ability to score, averaging 121.8 points while allowing just 103.4 points in their last ten games. In contrast, the Pelicans have struggled significantly, holding a home record of just 2-12 and currently on a five-game losing streak, averaging 107.9 points scored against 121.0 points allowed during that span.

In their last ten matchups, the Pelicans have managed only two wins, with their last home game resulting in a 106-124 loss to the Golden State Warriors. The Thunder, however, have been on a roll, defeating teams like the Charlotte Hornets and the Los Angeles Lakers convincingly in their recent outings.

Historically, the Thunder have had the upper hand in their encounters with the Pelicans, winning the last five matchups. Their most recent meeting prior to this game was on November 2, 2025, where the Thunder triumphed with a score of 137-106. The Pelicans have not beaten the Thunder since April 13, 2025, when they lost 100-115 at home.

In terms of injuries, both teams faced challenges with several players listed as day-to-day. For the Pelicans, Micah Peavy is resting, while Bryce McGowens is dealing with a toe issue. The Thunder have Isaiah Hartenstein (ankle), Ajay Mitchell (calf), Otega Oweh (lower leg), Thomas Sorber (knee), and Jalen Williams (hamstring) all listed as day-to-day.

The betting market reflected the Thunder's strong form, with odds indicating a significant advantage for Oklahoma City, as they were heavily favored to win according to the provider. The conditions in New Orleans were typical for a late fall evening, with fans hoping for a competitive game, but the Thunder's recent form suggested otherwise.

As the game unfolded, the Thunder maintained control, with standout performances from players like Jeremiah Fears, who made several key shots in the fourth quarter, including a 26-foot three-pointer that pushed the score to 113-101. The Pelicans attempted to rally, with contributions from Peavy, but ultimately fell short.

The Thunder's ability to capitalize on their scoring opportunities and their defensive prowess were evident throughout the game, allowing them to secure a comfortable victory and further solidify their position in the league standings. The Pelicans, on the other hand, will need to regroup and address their ongoing struggles as they continue to seek answers in a challenging season.

Injury report

Micah PeavyDay-To-DayRestNew Orleans Pelicans
Bryce McGowensDay-To-DayToeNew Orleans Pelicans
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

Leaders

PointsJeremiah Fears24New Orleans Pelicans
AssistsJordan Hawkins6New Orleans Pelicans
ReboundsDerik Queen8New Orleans Pelicans
PointsChet Holmgren26Oklahoma City Thunder
AssistsShai Gilgeous-Alexander8Oklahoma City Thunder
ReboundsChet Holmgren9Oklahoma City Thunder

Recent form

New Orleans Pelicans

Last 10: 2-8Streak L5107.9 scored · 121 allowed per game1-3 at home

L106-124vs Golden State WarriorsNov 17
L104-118vs Los Angeles LakersNov 15
L117-125vs Portland Trail BlazersNov 13
L98-121at Phoenix SunsNov 11
L119-126at San Antonio SpursNov 9
W101-99at Dallas MavericksNov 6
W116-112vs Charlotte HornetsNov 5
L106-137at Oklahoma City ThunderNov 2
L124-126at LA ClippersNov 1
L88-122at Denver NuggetsOct 30

Oklahoma City Thunder

Last 10: 9-1Streak W5121.8 scored · 103.4 allowed per game4-1 away

W109-96at Charlotte HornetsNov 16
W121-92vs Los Angeles LakersNov 13
W126-102vs Golden State WarriorsNov 12
W114-100at Memphis GrizzliesNov 9
W132-101at Sacramento KingsNov 8
L119-121at Portland Trail BlazersNov 6
W126-107at LA ClippersNov 5
W137-106vs New Orleans PelicansNov 2
W127-108vs Washington WizardsOct 31
W107-101vs Sacramento KingsOct 29

Standings

Team	Games behind	Lost	Streak	Win %	Won
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
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

Box score

Stat	Oklahoma City Thunder	New Orleans Pelicans
Field goals	43-87	42-86
Field goal %	49	49
Three-pointers	17-42	12-28
Three-point %	40	43
Free throws	23-28	13-15
Free throw %	82	87
Rebounds	38	35
Offensive rebounds	13	12
Defensive rebounds	25	23
Assists	30	21
Steals	12	9
Blocks	6	4
Turnovers	16	20
Team turnovers	2	2
Technical fouls	0	1
Technical fouls, total	0	1
Flagrant fouls	0	0
Points off turnovers	30	31
Fast-break points	9	9
Points in the paint	52	48
Fouls	20	26
Largest lead	30	0

How the scoring went

3rd Quarter85-67Chet Holmgren makes 27-foot three point jumper (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
3rd Quarter87-67Chet Holmgren makes 1-foot dunk (Isaiah Hartenstein assists)
3rd Quarter87-69Yves Missi makes 2-foot dunk (Herbert Jones assists)
3rd Quarter88-69Isaiah Hartenstein makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter89-69Isaiah Hartenstein makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter91-69Isaiah Hartenstein makes tip shot
3rd Quarter91-71Jose Alvarado makes 11-foot driving floating jump shot
3rd Quarter91-73Micah Peavy makes tip shot
3rd Quarter91-75Micah Peavy makes 3-foot dunk (Jordan Hawkins assists)
3rd Quarter94-75Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 25-foot three point step back jumpshot
3rd Quarter95-75Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 1 of 2
3rd Quarter96-75Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes free throw 2 of 2
3rd Quarter99-75Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes 27-foot three pointer
3rd Quarter99-77Yves Missi makes 4-foot driving dunk (Micah Peavy assists)
3rd Quarter99-80Jordan Hawkins makes 26-foot three point shot (Micah Peavy assists)
4th Quarter101-80Isaiah Hartenstein makes two point shot
4th Quarter101-82Jordan Hawkins makes 20-foot pullup jump shot (Karlo Matkovic assists)
4th Quarter101-84Jordan Hawkins makes 19-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter101-86Jordan Hawkins makes 23-foot jumper (Karlo Matkovic assists)
4th Quarter101-88Jose Alvarado makes driving layup
4th Quarter101-90Derik Queen makes 16-foot pullup jump shot (Jordan Hawkins assists)
4th Quarter103-90Chet Holmgren makes dunk
4th Quarter103-92Jordan Hawkins makes 16-foot pullup jump shot
4th Quarter105-92Ajay Mitchell makes finger roll layup
4th Quarter106-92Chet Holmgren makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter106-95Trey Murphy III makes 29-foot three point jumper (Jordan Hawkins assists)
4th Quarter108-95Chet Holmgren makes two point shot
4th Quarter108-96Derik Queen makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter110-96Brooks Barnhizer makes 2-foot two point shot (Isaiah Joe assists)
4th Quarter110-97Jeremiah Fears makes free throw 1 of 2
4th Quarter110-98Jeremiah Fears makes free throw 2 of 2
4th Quarter113-98Chris Youngblood makes 25-foot three pointer (Branden Carlson assists)
4th Quarter113-101Jeremiah Fears makes 26-foot three pointer
4th Quarter116-101Isaiah Joe makes 27-foot three point jumper (Brooks Barnhizer assists)
4th Quarter118-101Branden Carlson makes 1-foot alley oop dunk shot (Ousmane Dieng assists)
4th Quarter118-103Jeremiah Fears makes 3-foot two point shot
4th Quarter118-104Jeremiah Fears makes free throw 1 of 1
4th Quarter120-104Isaiah Joe makes 13-foot pullup jump shot (Ousmane Dieng assists)
4th Quarter120-107Micah Peavy makes 24-foot three point jumper (Yves Missi assists)
4th Quarter120-109Jeremiah Fears makes driving layup

Win probability

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