The Pelicans (2-12) scored the first basket of the game -- an early 16-footer by rookie Jeremiah Fears -- and then never led again as they lost their sixth consecutive game. New Orleans is 0-2 since Saturday, when head coach Willie Green was fired and replaced with interim coach James Borrego.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder are 13-1 in the 2025-26 season and running through every team in their path heading into Monday’s matchup

OKC has already beaten the Pelicans once this season, 137-106 in the last meeting on Nov. 2. SGA scored 30 points while Zion Williamson, listed as Day-to-Day for Monday’s matchup, scored 20 to lead the way for New Orleans.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday. The Pelicans' star Zion Williamson is listed as doubtful with a hamstrin

The Thunder and the Pelicans are set to play each other in the upcoming NBA 2025-26 season game. Here is all about the schedule, date, time, live stream, and more.