Pelicans beat Thunder 123-119
Jrue Holiday scored 22 points (10 in the fourth quarter), and the New Orleans Pelicans beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 123-119.
Ryan Anderson’s 17-foot step-back jumper put the Pelicans ahead for good with 44 seconds left in the third quarter.
During clutch time, the Thunder outscored the Pelicans 5-4. Kevin Durant (No. 4 in clutch points, 2015-16) scored all 5 of the Thunder’s points on 2 for 2 shooting.
Anthony Davis had 30 points (16 in the first quarter) and 4 blocks. Anderson added 26 points off the bench, and Norris Cole had 21 points and 8 assists. The Pelicans had 4 20-point scorers.
For the Thunder, Russell Westbrook had 44 points and 9 assists, and Durant added 32 points, 14 rebounds and 7 assists. The Thunder had 2 30-point scorers.
The Thunder gave up 14 offensive rebounds, about 4 more than usual for the shots the Pelicans missed. The Pelicans outscored the Thunder 60-20 off the bench.