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New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The New Orleans Pelicans (4-7) visit the Oklahoma City Thunder (8-3) on Saturday, April 3, 2027 at 5:00 PM ET, at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK. TV: KSBI, Thunder App, GCSEN, Pelicans.com. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans.

NBASaturday, April 3, 2027
New Orleans Pelicans logoNew Orleans Pelicans4-7
5:00 PM ETApr 3, 2027
Oklahoma City Thunder logoOklahoma City Thunder8-3
DateApr 3, 2027
Time5:00 PM ET
VenuePaycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK
TVKSBI, Thunder App, GCSEN, Pelicans.com

Team comparison

New Orleans PelicansOklahoma City Thunder
Points per game
117.5
111.4
Points allowed per game
122.4
105.9
4-7Record8-3
5th in Southwest DivisionStanding1st in Northwest Division
1-4Road record / home record5-0
LLLWWLast 5LWWWW
L3StreakL1

Team stats

New Orleans PelicansOklahoma City Thunder
L3StreakL1
Points Against
122.4
105.9
4-6Last Ten Games7-3
Points Per Game
117.5
111.4
Field Goal %
48
46
Three Point %
32
35
Rebounds Per Game
42.4
47.1
Assists Per Game
24.7
22.8
Blocks Per Game
4.7
5.7
Steals Per Game
10.4
7.7
Team Turnovers Per Game
0.5
1.1
Total Turnovers Per Game
16.5
13.1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

New Orleans Pelicans
Bennedict Mathurin G · Thumb - Sprain
Out
Trendon Watford F · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Yves Missi C · Knee - Bruise
Out
Trey Murphy III F · Knee - Tendinitis
Day-To-Day
Oklahoma City Thunder
Jaylin Williams F · Back - Spasms
Out
Thomas Sorber C · Knee
Out
Cason Wallace G · Shoulder - Surgery
Out
Chet Holmgren C · Knee
Out
Jalen Williams G · Leg - Fracture
Out

Recent form

New Orleans PelicansLLLWW
Nov 9, 2026 · at Golden State WarriorsL 87-138
Nov 8, 2026 · at LA ClippersL 123-139
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Minnesota TimberwolvesL 109-115
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Utah JazzW 120-113
Nov 2, 2026 · at Memphis GrizzliesW 135-134
Oklahoma City ThunderLWWWW
Nov 10, 2026 · at Portland Trail BlazersL 103-123
Nov 7, 2026 · vs Washington WizardsW 114-75
Nov 6, 2026 · at Memphis GrizzliesW 128-97
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Cleveland CavaliersW 124-116
Nov 2, 2026 · at Cleveland CavaliersW 117-112

Season series

Series starts 11/20
Apr 3, 2027NO 0, OKC 0
Jan 20, 2027OKC 0, NO 0
Dec 23, 2026OKC 0, NO 0
Nov 20, 2026NO 0, OKC 0

Team pages

New Orleans Pelicans
Schedule, roster and statsOklahoma City Thunder
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder?

The game is on Saturday, April 3, 2027 at 5:00 PM ET at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK.

How can I watch New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder?

TV: KSBI, Thunder App, GCSEN, Pelicans.com.

What are the records of the New Orleans Pelicans and Oklahoma City Thunder?

New Orleans Pelicans: 4-7. Oklahoma City Thunder: 8-3.

Who is injured for New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder?

Listed out or doubtful: New Orleans Pelicans: Bennedict Mathurin, Trendon Watford, Yves Missi. Oklahoma City Thunder: Jaylin Williams, Thomas Sorber, Cason Wallace, Chet Holmgren. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is New Orleans Pelicans vs Oklahoma City Thunder played?

Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, OK.

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