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The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans, 95-81, in the NBA 2K26 Summer League at Cox Pavilion on Wednesday.
While New Orleans got out to a 20-12 lead after the opening frame, Oklahoma City outscored them by at least five points in each of the final three frames. They rode a 63-47 second half to this blowout win.
The Thunder shot 46% from the field and 35% from 3-point range while holding the Pelicans to 37% from the field and 23% from long range. OKC doubled up New Orleans in steals, 10-5, while outscoring them in points off turnovers, 18-9. They also won the turnover battle, 14-8.
The Pelicans (0-4) were led by Trey Alexander, tallying 25 points, four rebounds, three assists and two steals. Jeremiah Fears was the only starter in double figures, finishing with 22 points, six rebounds and six assists. Christian Shumate had six points and 10 boards, while Hunter Dickinson totaled eight points, seven rebounds, three assists and three blocks.
The Thunder (4-0) were led by Brooks Barnhizer, collecting 19 points, nine rebounds and two blocks. Chris Youngblood amassed 14 points and two assists. Jazian Gortman generated 10 points, five rebounds, four assists and two blocks, while Branden Carlson and Erik Reynolds II led the bench with 10 points apiece.