Hornets110
Timberwolves125
Cavaliers127
Bulls99
Celtics134
Mavericks113
Heat109
Pacers102
Hawks110
Rockets120
Grizzlies110
Warriors134New Orleans Pelicans @ Oklahoma City Thunder: Jan 27, 2026
Pelicans vs Thunder final: the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 104-95 on January 27, 2026 at PayCom Center, Oklahoma City.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelicans | 14 | 32 | 23 | 26 | 95 |
| Thunder | 17 | 31 | 31 | 25 | 104 |
Top Performers
Pelicans
- 21 PTS Zion Williamson
- 13 REB Saddiq Bey
- 5 AST Herbert Jones
Thunder
- 29 PTS Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- 14 REB Chet Holmgren
- 5 AST Jaylin Williams
Pelicans vs Thunder Box Score
New Orleans Pelicans
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Jones F | 26 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3-12 | 1-9 | 2-2 | 0 |
| Zion Williamson F | 33 | 21 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8-11 | 0-0 | 5-5 | +4 |
| Saddiq Bey F | 33 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4-16 | 3-6 | 5-5 | +2 |
| Trey Murphy III F | 39 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3-20 | 1-11 | 3-5 | -4 |
| Derik Queen C | 26 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4-11 | 0-0 | 1-1 | 0 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Yves Missi C | 21 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 1-4 | -9 |
| Jeremiah Fears G | 18 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3-9 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Jose Alvarado G | 20 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3-7 | 2-6 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Karlo Matkovic FC | 10 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-4 | 2-2 | 0-0 | -14 |
| Micah Peavy G | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-5 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -12 |
Oklahoma City Thunder
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Wiggins G | 34 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4-11 | 2-6 | 3-4 | +6 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander GF | 35 | 29 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 8-22 | 0-3 | 13-14 | +14 |
| Chet Holmgren FC | 32 | 20 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 8-14 | 1-3 | 3-3 | +4 |
| Luguentz Dort G | 34 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-12 | 4-9 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Jaylin Williams F | 26 | 4 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1-8 | 0-3 | 2-2 | +2 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Kenrich Williams GF | 21 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1-2 | 1-1 | 0-0 | +6 |
| Ousmane Dieng F | 19 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 0-2 | 0-0 | -11 |
| Isaiah Joe G | 24 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-11 | 5-10 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Branden Carlson C | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Brooks Barnhizer G | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +5 |
Pelicans vs Thunder Recap
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans on the strength of a 31-23 third quarter. The win lifts Oklahoma City to 38-10 and leaves New Orleans at 12-37.
The Thunder outscored the Pelicans in three of four quarters. They led Pelicans 46-48 at halftime only in the sense that the margin was 2 points, and they pulled to a 79-69 lead after three. Oklahoma City also made 21 of 23 free throws, while New Orleans went 17 of 22.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 for the Thunder, and Zion Williamson led the Pelicans with 21. Chet Holmgren grabbed 14 rebounds, one more than Saddiq Bey's 13 for New Orleans. The Pelicans shot 34 of 99 from the field, and the Thunder shot 35 of 87.
The number to know: 13 of 38. Oklahoma City's made threes beat New Orleans' 10 of 40 from deep.
Team Stats
| Pelicans | Stat | Thunder |
|---|---|---|
| 34-99 | Field Goals | 35-87 |
| 34.3% | FG % | 40.2% |
| 10-40 | 3-Pointers | 13-38 |
| 25.0% | 3P % | 34.2% |
| 17-22 | Free Throws | 21-23 |
| 77.3% | FT % | 91.3% |
| 54 | Rebounds | 53 |
| 21 | Off. Rebounds | 13 |
| 25 | Assists | 25 |
| 13 | Steals | 4 |
| 11 | Blocks | 9 |
| 8 | Turnovers | 16 |
| 21 | Fouls | 15 |
| 5 | Biggest Lead | 17 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pelicans | 39.4% | 6.9% | 34.4% | 0.172 |
 Thunder | 47.7% | 14.1% | 28.3% | 0.241 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pelicans vs Thunder Game Info
- Date & time
- Tuesday, January 27, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pelicans Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network · Thunder Thunder Gameday Network (Griffin Media)
- Arena
- PayCom CenterOklahoma City
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Pelicans vs Thunder Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pelicans last 5
- W @ Spurs 104-95 Jan 25, 2026
- W @ Grizzlies 133-127 Jan 23, 2026
- L vs Pistons 104-112 Jan 21, 2026
- L @ Rockets 110-119 Jan 18, 2026
- L @ Pacers 119-127 Jan 16, 2026
Thunder last 5
- L vs Raptors 101-103 Jan 25, 2026
- L vs Pacers 114-117 Jan 23, 2026
- W @ Bucks 122-102 Jan 21, 2026
- W @ Cavaliers 136-104 Jan 19, 2026
- L @ Heat 120-122 Jan 17, 2026
Previous meetings
- Nov 17, 2025 Thunder @ Pelicans 126-109
- Nov 2, 2025 Pelicans @ Thunder 106-137
More NBA Games on Jan 27, 2026
- Final
Portland Trail Blazers2-0111
Washington Wizards2-2115Top: Sharpe 31 PTSBox score › - Final
Sacramento Kings0-387
New York Knicks0-3103Top: DeRozan 34 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-3122
Philadelphia 76ers3-1139Top: George 32 PTSBox score › - Final
Brooklyn Nets0-3102
Phoenix Suns1-2106Top: Jr. 36 PTSBox score › - Final
Detroit Pistons3-0109
Denver Nuggets1-2107Top: Murray 24 PTS, 10 ASTBox score › - Final
Los Angeles Clippers1-2115
Utah Jazz1-3103Top: Leonard 21 PTSBox score ›
That covers Pelicans vs Thunder: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pelicans host the Nuggets Oct 28; Thunder visit the Mavericks Oct 28.
Pelicans vs Thunder FAQs
Who won Pelicans vs Thunder on Jan 27, 2026?
The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 104-95 on Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at PayCom Center in Oklahoma City. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 29 points.
What are the Pelicans and Thunder records?
After this game the Pelicans were 12-37 and the Thunder were 38-10 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pelicans vs Thunder?
Zion Williamson scored 21 for the Pelicans. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 for the Thunder.
Who leads the Pelicans vs Thunder season series?
The Thunder lead the regular-season series 2-0 this season.
Who won the last Pelicans vs Thunder game?
The Thunder beat the Pelicans 126-109 on Nov 17, 2025 on the road.
Where was Pelicans vs Thunder played?
At PayCom Center in Oklahoma City, the home arena of the Oklahoma City Thunder.
What was the score by quarter in Pelicans vs Thunder?
Pelicans-Thunder: Q1 14-17, Q2 32-31, Q3 23-31, Q4 26-25.
What is next for the Pelicans and Thunder?
Pelicans host the Nuggets on Wednesday, October 28 at 8:00 PM ET; Thunder visit the Mavericks on Wednesday, October 28 at 9:30 PM ET.