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Pelicans vs. Thunder Prediction, Picks and Odds
Our detailed prediction and analysis for the Pelicans vs. Thunder NBA game on December 23, 2022 is featured below. Drawing from 10,000 game simulations, we provide expert picks, betting odds, and insights.
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128
125
Dec 24, 1AM Paycom Center
Dec 24, 1AM Paycom Center
In-Play ProbabilitiesIn-Play
Game PredictionsPre-Game
Best Bets | TEAM | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pelicans | 33 | 31 | 16 | 32 | 16 | 128 |
Thunder | 23 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 13 | 125 |
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Win Probability
| TEAM | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pelicans | 33 | 31 | 16 | 32 | 16 | 128 |
Thunder | 23 | 23 | 31 | 35 | 13 | 125 |
OT1 00:02 Josh Giddey misses two point putback layup
OT1 00:05 Isaiah Joe misses two point fadeaway jump shot
OT1 00:11 Josh Giddey makes two point driving layup (Isaiah Joe assists)
OT1 00:37 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes three point running pullup jump shot
OT1 00:43 Herbert Jones misses two point reverse layup
OT1 1:01 Kenrich Williams misses three point jump shot
OT1 1:06 Luguentz Dort misses two point driving layup
OT1 1:12 CJ McCollum blocks Josh Giddey's two point jump shot
OT1 1:24 Naji Marshall makes two point driving layup
OT1 2:01 Jaxson Hayes makes two point driving dunk (CJ McCollum assists)
Play by Play
Q1
Q2
Q3
Q4
OT
ALL
End of 1st OT.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander defensive rebound
Jaxson Hayes misses regular free throw 2 of 2
Thunder lineup change (Aleksej Pokusevski, Luguentz Dort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lindy Waters III, Isaiah Joe)
Jaxson Hayes misses regular free throw 1 of 2
Pelicans offensive rebound
Luguentz Dort personal foul (Jaxson Hayes draws the foul)
Jaxson Hayes defensive rebound
Josh Giddey misses two point putback layup
Josh Giddey offensive rebound
Isaiah Joe misses two point fadeaway jump shot
Thunder 60 second timeout
CJ McCollum turnover
+2
Josh Giddey makes two point driving layup (Isaiah Joe assists)
128-125
Thunder lineup change (Aleksej Pokusevski, Luguentz Dort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Isaiah Joe, Josh Giddey)
Thunder 60 second timeout
+1
Naji Marshall makes regular free throw 2 of 2
128-123
Thunder lineup change (Aleksej Pokusevski, Luguentz Dort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Kenrich Williams)
Naji Marshall misses regular free throw 1 of 2
Pelicans offensive rebound
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander personal foul (Naji Marshall draws the foul)
+3
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes three point running pullup jump shot
127-123
Kenrich Williams defensive rebound
Herbert Jones misses two point reverse layup
Naji Marshall defensive rebound
Kenrich Williams misses three point jump shot
Kenrich Williams offensive rebound
Luguentz Dort misses two point driving layup
Jalen Williams offensive rebound
CJ McCollum blocks Josh Giddey's two point jump shot
+2
Naji Marshall makes two point driving layup
127-120
Jalen Williams turnover (traveling)
+1
Jaxson Hayes makes regular free throw 2 of 2
127-120
+1
Jaxson Hayes makes regular free throw 1 of 2
127-120
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shooting foul (Jaxson Hayes draws the foul)
Josh Giddey turnover (lost ball) (CJ McCollum steals)
+1
Jaxson Hayes makes regular free throw 1 of 1
127-120
Thunder lineup change (Luguentz Dort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams, Kenrich Williams)
+1
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes technical free throw 1 of 1
122-120
Jaxson Hayes technical foul
Jalen Williams shooting foul (Jaxson Hayes draws the foul)
+2
Jaxson Hayes makes two point driving dunk (CJ McCollum assists)
122-119
+2
Jalen Williams makes two point driving dunk (Josh Giddey assists)
122-119
+2
Trey Murphy III makes two point bank jump shot
122-117
+1
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes regular free throw 1 of 1
118-117
Jaxson Hayes shooting foul (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander draws the foul)
+2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes two point driving layup
118-116
+3
CJ McCollum makes three point jump shot (Jaxson Hayes assists)
118-114
Trey Murphy III defensive rebound
Aleksej Pokusevski misses three point jump shot
+3
Trey Murphy III makes three point jump shot (CJ McCollum assists)
118-114
Stoppage (Injury)
Luguentz Dort turnover (out of bounds bad pass)
Naji Marshall turnover (bad pass) (Aleksej Pokusevski steals)
+2
Aleksej Pokusevski makes two point layup (Jalen Williams assists)
112-114
Jaxson Hayes vs. Aleksej Pokusevski (Luguentz Dort gains possession)
Thunder lineup change (Aleksej Pokusevski, Luguentz Dort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams)
Tre Mann misses two point jump shot
Thunder lineup change (Aleksej Pokusevski, Luguentz Dort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tre Mann, Josh Giddey)
Thunder 60 second timeout
+2
Herbert Jones makes two point cutting layup (CJ McCollum assists)
112-112
Naji Marshall defensive rebound
Jalen Williams misses two point pullup jump shot
Aleksej Pokusevski defensive rebound
Herbert Jones misses regular free throw 2 of 2
+1
Herbert Jones makes regular free throw 1 of 2
112-112
Instant replay
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander personal foul (Herbert Jones draws the foul)
Herbert Jones defensive rebound
Herbert Jones blocks Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's two point fadeaway jump shot
+3
CJ McCollum makes three point jump shot
109-112
+1
Jalen Williams makes regular free throw 2 of 2
106-112
Thunder lineup change (Aleksej Pokusevski, Luguentz Dort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Kenrich Williams)
+1
Jalen Williams makes regular free throw 1 of 2
106-111
Naji Marshall shooting foul (Jalen Williams draws the foul)
Naji Marshall defensive rebound
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander misses two point fadeaway jump shot
+1
Jose Alvarado makes regular free throw 2 of 2
106-110
Thunder lineup change (Aleksej Pokusevski, Luguentz Dort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams)
Pelicans lineup change (Trey Murphy III, Herbert Jones, CJ McCollum, Jaxson Hayes, Naji Marshall)
+1
Jose Alvarado makes regular free throw 1 of 2
106-110
Kenrich Williams personal foul (Loose ball) (Jose Alvarado draws the foul)
Kenrich Williams turnover
Pelicans defensive rebound
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander misses two point stepback jump shot
CJ McCollum turnover (Aleksej Pokusevski steals)
+2
Luguentz Dort makes two point cutting layup (Jalen Williams assists)
102-110
+1
Trey Murphy III makes regular free throw 2 of 2
102-108
+1
Trey Murphy III makes regular free throw 1 of 2
102-108
Aleksej Pokusevski shooting foul (Trey Murphy III draws the foul)
+3
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes three point stepback jump shot
102-108
+1
Herbert Jones makes regular free throw 2 of 2
100-105
Thunder lineup change (Aleksej Pokusevski, Luguentz Dort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Kenrich Williams)
Thunder 60 second timeout
+1
Herbert Jones makes regular free throw 1 of 2
99-105
Josh Giddey shooting foul (Herbert Jones draws the foul)
Jose Alvarado defensive rebound
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander misses two point pullup jump shot
+2
Herbert Jones makes two point jump shot (CJ McCollum assists)
98-105
+1
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes regular free throw 2 of 2
98-105
+1
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes regular free throw 1 of 2
98-104
Jaxson Hayes shooting foul (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander draws the foul)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander defensive rebound
Jose Alvarado misses two point driving bank jump shot
Jaxson Hayes defensive rebound
Kenrich Williams misses regular free throw 2 of 2
+1
Kenrich Williams makes regular free throw 1 of 2
98-103
Herbert Jones shooting foul (Kenrich Williams draws the foul)
CJ McCollum turnover (bad pass) (Aleksej Pokusevski steals)
+3
Josh Giddey makes three point jump shot (Kenrich Williams assists)
96-102
+1
Jaxson Hayes makes regular free throw 1 of 1
96-99
Luguentz Dort shooting foul (Jaxson Hayes draws the foul)
+2
Jaxson Hayes makes two point layup
96-99
Jaxson Hayes offensive rebound
CJ McCollum misses two point layup
Thunder lineup change (Aleksej Pokusevski, Luguentz Dort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Kenrich Williams)
Tre Mann offensive foul (Jose Alvarado draws the foul)
Tre Mann turnover (offensive foul)
+2
Jaxson Hayes makes two point cutting layup (CJ McCollum assists)
93-99
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Trey Murphy III defensive rebound
Tre Mann misses two point stepback jump shot
Thunder lineup change (Luguentz Dort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tre Mann, Mike Muscala, Kenrich Williams)
Pelicans lineup change (Trey Murphy III, Herbert Jones, CJ McCollum, Jaxson Hayes, Jose Alvarado)
Herbert Jones offensive foul (Luguentz Dort draws the foul)
Herbert Jones turnover (offensive foul)
+3
Tre Mann makes three point stepback jump shot
91-99
+2
Jaxson Hayes makes two point cutting dunk (Devonte' Graham assists)
91-96
Jaxson Hayes defensive rebound
Kenrich Williams misses two point driving bank jump shot
+1
CJ McCollum makes regular free throw 2 of 2
91-96
Pelicans lineup change (Trey Murphy III, Herbert Jones, CJ McCollum, Devonte' Graham, Jaxson Hayes)
+1
CJ McCollum makes regular free throw 1 of 2
88-96
Mike Muscala personal foul (CJ McCollum draws the foul)
Naji Marshall defensive rebound
Luguentz Dort misses regular free throw 1 of 1
Herbert Jones shooting foul (Luguentz Dort draws the foul)
+2
Luguentz Dort makes two point driving layup
88-96
+1
Herbert Jones makes regular free throw 2 of 2
88-94
Pelicans lineup change (Herbert Jones, CJ McCollum, Devonte' Graham, Jaxson Hayes, Naji Marshall)
+1
Herbert Jones makes regular free throw 1 of 2
88-94
Jalen Williams personal foul (Herbert Jones draws the foul)
+2
Jalen Williams makes two point pullup jump shot (Mike Muscala assists)
85-94
+2
Herbert Jones makes two point cutting dunk (CJ McCollum assists)
85-92
+3
Mike Muscala makes three point jump shot (Luguentz Dort assists)
85-92
Jalen Williams defensive rebound
CJ McCollum misses three point jump shot
Kenrich Williams personal foul (Devonte' Graham draws the foul)
Pelicans 60 second timeout
+2
Josh Giddey makes two point running layup (Jalen Williams assists)
83-89
Thunder lineup change (Luguentz Dort, Tre Mann, Mike Muscala, Jalen Williams, Kenrich Williams)
Pelicans lineup change (Herbert Jones, CJ McCollum, Devonte' Graham, Jonas Valanciunas, Naji Marshall)
Jalen Williams defensive rebound
Jose Alvarado misses three point jump shot
+3
Kenrich Williams makes three point jump shot (Mike Muscala assists)
83-87
+1
Jaxson Hayes makes regular free throw 2 of 2
83-84
Jaxson Hayes misses regular free throw 1 of 2
Pelicans offensive rebound
Jalen Williams shooting foul (Jaxson Hayes draws the foul)
Jonas Valanciunas offensive rebound
Naji Marshall misses three point jump shot
+1
Mike Muscala makes regular free throw 2 of 2
83-84
+1
Mike Muscala makes regular free throw 1 of 2
83-83
Jonas Valanciunas shooting foul (Mike Muscala draws the foul)
Jonas Valanciunas offensive foul (Mike Muscala draws the foul)
Jonas Valanciunas turnover (offensive foul)
+2
Jalen Williams makes two point cutting dunk (Josh Giddey assists)
83-82
+1
Naji Marshall makes regular free throw 2 of 2
83-80
+1
Naji Marshall makes regular free throw 1 of 2
83-80
Josh Giddey shooting foul (Naji Marshall draws the foul)
+3
Tre Mann makes three point jump shot (Josh Giddey assists)
80-80
Kenrich Williams defensive rebound
Naji Marshall misses two point driving layup
Thunder lineup change (Tre Mann, Mike Muscala, Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams, Kenrich Williams)
Pelicans lineup change (Devonte' Graham, Jaxson Hayes, Jonas Valanciunas, Jose Alvarado, Naji Marshall)
End of 3rd Quarter.
Thunder offensive rebound
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander misses three point jump shot
Dyson Daniels turnover (Isaiah Joe steals)
Dyson Daniels offensive rebound
Devonte' Graham misses three point jump shot
+1
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes regular free throw 2 of 2
80-77
+1
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes regular free throw 1 of 2
80-76
Jose Alvarado shooting foul (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander draws the foul)
Jose Alvarado turnover (out of bounds step)
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Pelicans defensive rebound
Mike Muscala misses three point jump shot
+1
Devonte' Graham makes regular free throw 1 of 2
80-75
+1
Devonte' Graham makes regular free throw 2 of 2
80-75
Isaiah Joe personal foul (Devonte' Graham draws the foul)
Dyson Daniels defensive rebound
Isaiah Joe misses three point pullup jump shot
Kenrich Williams defensive rebound
Devonte' Graham misses three point jump shot
+1
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes regular free throw 1 of 1
78-75
Devonte' Graham shooting foul (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander draws the foul)
+2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes two point reverse layup
78-74
Mike Muscala defensive rebound
Dyson Daniels misses two point reverse layup
Dyson Daniels offensive rebound
Jose Alvarado misses three point jump shot
Thunder lineup change (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Isaiah Joe, Mike Muscala, Jalen Williams, Kenrich Williams)
Pelicans lineup change (Dyson Daniels, Devonte' Graham, Jaxson Hayes, Jonas Valanciunas, Jose Alvarado)
Trey Murphy III defensive rebound
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander misses two point stepback jump shot
Kenrich Williams defensive rebound
Willy Hernangomez misses two point cutting layup
Jose Alvarado defensive rebound
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander misses two point stepback jump shot
Aleksej Pokusevski defensive rebound
Jose Alvarado misses three point jump shot
Thunder lineup change (Aleksej Pokusevski, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Isaiah Joe, Jalen Williams, Kenrich Williams)
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Pelicans defensive rebound
Aleksej Pokusevski misses three point jump shot
Aleksej Pokusevski defensive rebound
Jose Alvarado misses two point driving floating jump shot
Thunder lineup change (Aleksej Pokusevski, Luguentz Dort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Kenrich Williams)
Pelicans lineup change (Trey Murphy III, Willy Hernangomez, Dyson Daniels, Devonte' Graham, Jose Alvarado)
Aleksej Pokusevski personal foul (Loose ball) (Willy Hernangomez draws the foul)
Pelicans offensive rebound
Jose Alvarado misses two point jump shot
Josh Giddey offensive rebound
+2
Josh Giddey makes two point tip layup
78-72
Josh Giddey misses two point driving layup
+3
Trey Murphy III makes three point jump shot (Willy Hernangomez assists)
78-70
+2
Aleksej Pokusevski makes two point cutting layup (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
78-70
Herbert Jones turnover (lost ball) (Aleksej Pokusevski steals)
Pelicans lineup change (Trey Murphy III, Willy Hernangomez, Dyson Daniels, Herbert Jones, Jose Alvarado)
Pelicans 60 second timeout
+3
Josh Giddey makes three point jump shot (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
78-68
Luguentz Dort defensive rebound
CJ McCollum misses three point running jump shot
Willy Hernangomez defensive rebound
Josh Giddey offensive rebound
Josh Giddey misses two point tip layup
Luguentz Dort misses two point driving layup
Aleksej Pokusevski defensive rebound
Willy Hernangomez offensive rebound
Willy Hernangomez misses two point tip layup
CJ McCollum misses two point driving layup
+2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes two point floating jump shot
75-65
Pelicans lineup change (Trey Murphy III, Willy Hernangomez, Dyson Daniels, Herbert Jones, CJ McCollum)
Naji Marshall offensive foul (Luguentz Dort draws the foul)
Naji Marshall turnover (offensive foul)
+3
Aleksej Pokusevski makes three point jump shot (Lindy Waters III assists)
75-63
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Thunder offensive rebound
Willy Hernangomez blocks Aleksej Pokusevski's two point driving layup
+2
Willy Hernangomez makes two point floating jump shot (CJ McCollum assists)
75-60
Pelicans lineup change (Trey Murphy III, Willy Hernangomez, Herbert Jones, CJ McCollum, Naji Marshall)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander turnover (out of bounds bad pass)
Naji Marshall turnover (bad pass) (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander steals)
+2
Aleksej Pokusevski makes two point cutting layup (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
75-60
Aleksej Pokusevski defensive rebound
Herbert Jones misses two point driving bank jump shot
+3
Aleksej Pokusevski makes three point jump shot (Luguentz Dort assists)
75-58
Thunder 60 second timeout
+3
Trey Murphy III makes three point jump shot (Naji Marshall assists)
73-55
Herbert Jones defensive rebound
Josh Giddey misses three point jump shot
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Josh Giddey defensive rebound
Herbert Jones misses three point jump shot
Lindy Waters III turnover (traveling)
Trey Murphy III personal foul (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander draws the foul)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander defensive rebound
Trey Murphy III misses three point jump shot
Naji Marshall defensive rebound
Luguentz Dort misses three point jump shot
Jump ball. Luguentz Dort vs. Herbert Jones (Aleksej Pokusevski gains possession)
Jonas Valanciunas offensive rebound
+2
Jonas Valanciunas makes two point jump shot
70-55
CJ McCollum misses two point driving layup
Herbert Jones defensive rebound
Lindy Waters III misses three point jump shot
Trey Murphy III turnover (out of bounds lost ball)
+3
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes three point stepback jump shot
70-55
Lindy Waters III defensive rebound
CJ McCollum misses three point pullup jump shot
CJ McCollum defensive rebound
Luguentz Dort misses two point fadeaway jump shot
Jonas Valanciunas offensive rebound
+2
Jonas Valanciunas makes two point tip dunk
70-52
Trey Murphy III misses two point driving layup
+2
Josh Giddey makes two point running layup (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
70-52
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander defensive rebound
Josh Giddey blocks Herbert Jones's two point pullup jump shot
+2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes two point cutting dunk (Josh Giddey assists)
70-50
+2
Herbert Jones makes two point driving dunk
70-48
+2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes two point cutting layup (Aleksej Pokusevski assists)
70-48
Thunder lineup change (Aleksej Pokusevski, Luguentz Dort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lindy Waters III, Josh Giddey)
Pelicans lineup change (Trey Murphy III, Herbert Jones, CJ McCollum, Jonas Valanciunas, Naji Marshall)
End of 1st Half.
Pelicans offensive rebound
Trey Murphy III misses three point driving bank jump shot
Trey Murphy III defensive rebound
Jalen Williams misses two point driving bank jump shot
Thunder lineup change (Luguentz Dort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Isaiah Joe, Mike Muscala, Jalen Williams)
Pelicans lineup change (Trey Murphy III, Dyson Daniels, Jaxson Hayes, Jose Alvarado, Naji Marshall)
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Thunder defensive rebound
CJ McCollum misses two point stepback jump shot
+2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes two point running layup (Mike Muscala assists)
64-46
Mike Muscala defensive rebound
Dyson Daniels misses two point driving finger roll layup
+1
Jalen Williams makes regular free throw 2 of 2
64-44
Thunder lineup change (Luguentz Dort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Mike Muscala, Jalen Williams, Aaron Wiggins)
Pelicans lineup change (Trey Murphy III, Dyson Daniels, CJ McCollum, Jonas Valanciunas, Naji Marshall)
Jalen Williams misses regular free throw 1 of 2
Thunder offensive rebound
Pelicans personal foul
+3
CJ McCollum makes three point pullup jump shot
64-43
Naji Marshall defensive rebound
Mike Muscala offensive rebound
Mike Muscala misses two point putback layup
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander misses two point pullup jump shot
+2
Trey Murphy III makes two point running dunk (CJ McCollum assists)
64-43
CJ McCollum defensive rebound
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander misses regular free throw 2 of 2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander misses regular free throw 1 of 2
Thunder offensive rebound
Naji Marshall shooting foul (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander draws the foul)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander defensive rebound
Jonas Valanciunas misses three point jump shot
Jonas Valanciunas defensive rebound
Jalen Williams misses two point driving floating jump shot
Trey Murphy III turnover (out of bounds step)
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Pelicans offensive rebound
Naji Marshall misses two point driving layup
Herbert Jones defensive rebound
Jalen Williams misses three point jump shot
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander defensive rebound
Naji Marshall misses two point cutting layup
Jalen Williams offensive rebound
+2
Jalen Williams makes two point tip layup
64-43
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander misses two point layup
+2
Trey Murphy III makes two point driving bank jump shot (CJ McCollum assists)
64-41
Naji Marshall defensive rebound
Thunder misses three point jump shot
Jalen Williams offensive rebound
Isaiah Joe misses three point jump shot
+2
Jonas Valanciunas makes two point putback layup
57-41
Jonas Valanciunas offensive rebound
Herbert Jones misses two point tip layup
Herbert Jones offensive rebound
Herbert Jones misses two point layup
+1
Luguentz Dort makes regular free throw 2 of 2
57-41
Thunder lineup change (Luguentz Dort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Isaiah Joe, Mike Muscala, Jalen Williams)
Pelicans lineup change (Trey Murphy III, Herbert Jones, CJ McCollum, Jonas Valanciunas, Naji Marshall)
+1
Luguentz Dort makes regular free throw 1 of 2
57-40
CJ McCollum shooting foul (Luguentz Dort draws the foul)
+2
Jaxson Hayes makes two point layup (CJ McCollum assists)
57-39
Josh Giddey turnover (lost ball) (CJ McCollum steals)
+3
Trey Murphy III makes three point jump shot (Jaxson Hayes assists)
57-39
+2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes two point pullup jump shot (Josh Giddey assists)
57-39
Herbert Jones turnover (traveling)
Pelicans 60 second timeout
+2
Josh Giddey makes two point running layup
50-37
Josh Giddey defensive rebound
CJ McCollum misses two point driving bank jump shot
+2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes two point driving dunk
50-35
Jaxson Hayes offensive foul (Luguentz Dort draws the foul)
Jaxson Hayes turnover (offensive foul)
Naji Marshall defensive rebound
Mike Muscala misses three point jump shot
+1
Naji Marshall makes regular free throw 2 of 2
50-33
Thunder lineup change (Luguentz Dort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tre Mann, Mike Muscala, Josh Giddey)
Pelicans lineup change (Trey Murphy III, Herbert Jones, CJ McCollum, Jaxson Hayes, Naji Marshall)
Naji Marshall misses regular free throw 1 of 2
Josh Giddey shooting foul (Naji Marshall draws the foul)
+2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes two point fadeaway jump shot
49-33
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander defensive rebound
Jose Alvarado misses three point jump shot
Thunder lineup change (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Tre Mann, Mike Muscala, Josh Giddey, Aaron Wiggins)
Pelicans lineup change (Herbert Jones, Devonte' Graham, Jaxson Hayes, Jose Alvarado, Naji Marshall)
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Aaron Wiggins turnover (lost ball) (Jaxson Hayes steals)
Aaron Wiggins defensive rebound
Naji Marshall misses three point jump shot
+2
Josh Giddey makes two point driving layup
49-31
+3
Jose Alvarado makes three point jump shot (Jaxson Hayes assists)
49-29
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Pelicans defensive rebound
Tre Mann misses three point jump shot
+2
Jaxson Hayes makes two point driving reverse dunk (Naji Marshall assists)
46-29
+3
Tre Mann makes three point jump shot (Kenrich Williams assists)
46-29
+2
Jaxson Hayes makes two point cutting dunk (Devonte' Graham assists)
46-26
Tre Mann personal foul (Jaxson Hayes draws the foul)
Jose Alvarado defensive rebound
Aaron Wiggins misses two point driving bank jump shot
+1
Jonas Valanciunas makes regular free throw 2 of 2
46-26
+1
Jonas Valanciunas makes regular free throw 1 of 2
46-26
Josh Giddey shooting foul (Jonas Valanciunas draws the foul)
Jonas Valanciunas offensive rebound
Tre Mann blocks Jonas Valanciunas's two point layup
Jose Alvarado defensive rebound
Tre Mann misses two point pullup jump shot
Aaron Wiggins defensive rebound
Devonte' Graham misses three point pullup jump shot
Dyson Daniels defensive rebound
Aaron Wiggins misses three point jump shot
+2
Devonte' Graham makes two point floating jump shot
46-26
Devonte' Graham offensive rebound
Jonas Valanciunas misses three point jump shot
Tre Mann turnover (traveling)
Jaxson Hayes turnover (bad pass) (Josh Giddey steals)
+1
Kenrich Williams makes regular free throw 1 of 1
38-26
Dyson Daniels shooting foul (Kenrich Williams draws the foul)
+2
Kenrich Williams makes two point cutting layup (Aleksej Pokusevski assists)
38-25
+1
Jose Alvarado makes regular free throw 2 of 2
38-23
+1
Jose Alvarado makes regular free throw 1 of 2
38-23
Aleksej Pokusevski shooting foul (Jose Alvarado draws the foul)
Dyson Daniels defensive rebound
Tre Mann misses three point stepback jump shot
Thunder lineup change (Aleksej Pokusevski, Tre Mann, Josh Giddey, Kenrich Williams, Aaron Wiggins)
Thunder 60 second timeout
+3
Devonte' Graham makes three point running pullup jump shot (Jaxson Hayes assists)
36-23
Jaxson Hayes defensive rebound
Kenrich Williams misses three point jump shot
Thunder lineup change (Aleksej Pokusevski, Tre Mann, Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams, Kenrich Williams)
Pelicans lineup change (Dyson Daniels, Devonte' Graham, Jaxson Hayes, Jonas Valanciunas, Jose Alvarado)
End of 1st Quarter.
Jalen Williams turnover (lost ball) (Willy Hernangomez steals)
+3
Jose Alvarado makes three point jump shot (Devonte' Graham assists)
33-23
+2
Kenrich Williams makes two point dunk (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
33-23
Willy Hernangomez turnover (bad pass) (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander steals)
Jalen Williams turnover (lost ball) (Dyson Daniels steals)
+1
Willy Hernangomez makes regular free throw 2 of 2
33-21
Thunder lineup change (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Lindy Waters III, Isaiah Joe, Jalen Williams, Kenrich Williams)
Willy Hernangomez misses regular free throw 1 of 2
Pelicans offensive rebound
Jalen Williams personal foul (Willy Hernangomez draws the foul)
+2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes two point pullup jump shot
33-21
+3
Jose Alvarado makes three point jump shot (Devonte' Graham assists)
29-19
Willy Hernangomez defensive rebound
Jalen Williams misses two point hook shot
Thunder lineup change (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Darius Bazley, Isaiah Joe, Jalen Williams, Kenrich Williams)
Pelicans lineup change (Willy Hernangomez, Dyson Daniels, Devonte' Graham, Jaxson Hayes, Jose Alvarado)
Thunder 60 second timeout
+3
Trey Murphy III makes three point jump shot (Devonte' Graham assists)
26-19
Willy Hernangomez defensive rebound
Luguentz Dort misses three point jump shot
Darius Bazley defensive rebound
Dyson Daniels misses three point jump shot
Trey Murphy III offensive rebound
Trey Murphy III misses three point jump shot
Devonte' Graham defensive rebound
Isaiah Joe misses three point jump shot
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander defensive rebound
Willy Hernangomez misses two point turnaround jump shot
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander turnover (bad pass) (Trey Murphy III steals)
+2
Devonte' Graham makes two point driving layup (Dyson Daniels assists)
26-19
Willy Hernangomez defensive rebound
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander misses two point jump shot
Willy Hernangomez turnover (offensive foul)
Willy Hernangomez offensive foul (Luguentz Dort draws the foul)
+2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes two point driving layup
26-19
Willy Hernangomez turnover (traveling)
+1
Luguentz Dort makes regular free throw 2 of 2
26-17
Thunder lineup change (Aleksej Pokusevski, Luguentz Dort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Isaiah Joe, Kenrich Williams)
Pelicans lineup change (Trey Murphy III, Willy Hernangomez, Dyson Daniels, Devonte' Graham, Jose Alvarado)
Luguentz Dort misses regular free throw 1 of 2
Thunder offensive rebound
Herbert Jones shooting foul (Luguentz Dort draws the foul)
+2
Willy Hernangomez makes two point turnaround jump shot (Dyson Daniels assists)
26-16
Luguentz Dort turnover (bad pass) (Dyson Daniels steals)
Luguentz Dort defensive rebound
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander blocks CJ McCollum's two point layup
Willy Hernangomez defensive rebound
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander misses two point stepback jump shot
CJ McCollum turnover (traveling)
Thunder lineup change (Luguentz Dort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Darius Bazley, Isaiah Joe, Kenrich Williams)
Pelicans lineup change (Trey Murphy III, Willy Hernangomez, Dyson Daniels, Herbert Jones, CJ McCollum)
Josh Giddey turnover (traveling)
+3
Naji Marshall makes three point jump shot (Trey Murphy III assists)
19-16
CJ McCollum defensive rebound
Luguentz Dort misses three point jump shot
+2
CJ McCollum makes two point driving bank jump shot
19-16
CJ McCollum defensive rebound
Aleksej Pokusevski misses two point driving bank jump shot
Josh Giddey offensive rebound
Jalen Williams misses three point jump shot
Josh Giddey defensive rebound
Trey Murphy III misses two point running layup
Josh Giddey turnover (bad pass) (Herbert Jones steals)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander defensive rebound
CJ McCollum misses two point pullup jump shot
+2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes two point fadeaway jump shot (Aleksej Pokusevski assists)
19-16
+2
Naji Marshall makes two point driving layup (CJ McCollum assists)
19-14
Thunder 60 second timeout
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander personal foul (Jonas Valanciunas draws the foul)
CJ McCollum defensive rebound
Luguentz Dort misses three point jump shot
+1
Naji Marshall makes regular free throw 2 of 2
12-14
+1
Naji Marshall makes regular free throw 1 of 2
11-14
Josh Giddey shooting foul (Naji Marshall draws the foul)
Aleksej Pokusevski turnover (bad pass) (Herbert Jones steals)
+1
CJ McCollum makes regular free throw 2 of 2
11-14
+1
CJ McCollum makes regular free throw 1 of 2
11-14
Aleksej Pokusevski shooting foul (CJ McCollum draws the foul)
+3
Aleksej Pokusevski makes three point jump shot (Josh Giddey assists)
11-14
Josh Giddey defensive rebound
CJ McCollum misses two point driving layup
Jonas Valanciunas defensive rebound
Josh Giddey misses two point driving bank jump shot
+1
Naji Marshall makes regular free throw 2 of 2
11-11
+1
Naji Marshall makes regular free throw 1 of 2
11-11
Aleksej Pokusevski shooting foul (Naji Marshall draws the foul)
+2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes two point turnaround jump shot
6-11
+2
CJ McCollum makes two point pullup jump shot
6-9
CJ McCollum defensive rebound
Jalen Williams misses two point floating jump shot
+2
Jonas Valanciunas makes two point layup (CJ McCollum assists)
6-9
+1
Luguentz Dort makes regular free throw 2 of 2
6-9
Luguentz Dort misses regular free throw 1 of 2
Thunder offensive rebound
CJ McCollum shooting foul (Luguentz Dort draws the foul)
Josh Giddey defensive rebound
Naji Marshall misses three point jump shot
+2
Aleksej Pokusevski makes two point driving layup (Josh Giddey assists)
6-8
Jonas Valanciunas personal foul (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander draws the foul)
Aleksej Pokusevski defensive rebound
CJ McCollum misses three point jump shot
Stoppage (Out of bounds)
Pelicans offensive rebound
Aleksej Pokusevski blocks Jonas Valanciunas's two point layup
+2
Josh Giddey makes two point floating jump shot (Shai Gilgeous-Alexander assists)
6-6
Josh Giddey defensive rebound
CJ McCollum misses three point stepback jump shot
+2
Luguentz Dort makes two point driving layup
6-4
+2
Naji Marshall makes two point running layup (Herbert Jones assists)
6-2
Aleksej Pokusevski turnover (lost ball) (Herbert Jones steals)
Jalen Williams defensive rebound
Herbert Jones misses three point jump shot
+2
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes two point driving layup
6-2
Aleksej Pokusevski defensive rebound
Herbert Jones misses three point jump shot
Jonas Valanciunas vs. Aleksej Pokusevski (Naji Marshall gains possession)
Thunder lineup change (Aleksej Pokusevski, Luguentz Dort, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Josh Giddey, Jalen Williams)
Pelicans lineup change (Trey Murphy III, Herbert Jones, CJ McCollum, Jonas Valanciunas, Naji Marshall)
Box Score
Player Stats
Team Stats
| Pos | Player | Pts | Reb | Ast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | 25 | T. Murphy III | 23 | 5 | 1 |
| G | 5 | H. Jones | 15 | 6 | 3 |
| G | 3 | C. McCollum | 17 | 6 | 11 |
| C-F | 10 | J. Hayes | 21 | 6 | 4 |
| F | 8 | N. Marshall | 17 | 8 | 3 |
| Pos | Player | Pts | Reb | Ast | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 17 | A. Pokusevski | 17 | 6 | 3 |
| F | 5 | L. Dort | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| G | 2 | S. Gilgeous-Alexander | 44 | 10 | 6 |
| F | 12 | L. Waters III | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| G | 11 | I. Joe | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Pelicans vs. Thunder: Detailed Breakdown
Matchup Overview
- Teams: Pelicans vs. Thunder
- Date: Friday, December 23, 2022
- Time: 8:00 PM ET
- Venue: Paycom Center
Current Betting Odds
- Spread: Thunder favored at -1.5
- Total (Over/Under): 233.5
- Moneyline Odds: Pelicans +114, Thunder -120
Dimers' Win Probabilities
- Pelicans: 42%
- Thunder: 58%
Dimers.com's predictive model, renowned for its accuracy, assesses each team's chances by simulating the outcome of the game 10,000 times. This method provides a precise and unbiased view.
Projected Final Score
Our predicted final score for this NBA matchup is Pelicans 115-117 Thunder.
This prediction is based on each team's average score following 10,000 game simulations.
Our Prediction: Who Wins?
After extensive simulations, our model gives the Pelicans a win probability of 42%, while the Thunder have a win probability of 58%. Discover the best spread, over/under, and moneyline odds for the game on this page.
Summary
According to our analysis, the Thunder are more likely to beat the Pelicans in the NBA game at Paycom Center on Saturday. Discover the best spread, over/under and moneyline odds, picks and probabilities for the game on this page.
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