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Thunder beat short-handed Pelicans 106-88 for 2nd straight win without injured forward Chet Holmgren
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. (AP) — Jalen Williams scored 31 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 29 and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans 106-88 on Wednesday night.
NBA Southwest Standings
| W | L | Pct | GB | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 4 | .667 | 0.0 | |
| 7 | 4 | .636 | 0.5 | |
| 6 | 6 | .500 | 2.0 | |
| 5 | 6 | .455 | 2.5 | |
| 3 | 9 | .250 | 5.0 |
