The Thunder was without Chet Holmgren (right iliac wing fracture), but it got some much-needed size with the return of Kenrich Williams. New Orleans (3-8) suffered a 107-105 home loss to Brooklyn on Monday.

The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs back in April. These two teams look vastly differ

For the Pelicans, several starters will be absent. Zion Williamson (hamstring strain) is out. Dejounte Murray (hand fracture) is out. CJ McCollum (adductor strain) is out. Herb Jones (shoulder strain) is out. Jose Alvarado (hamstring strain) is out. Jordan Hawkins (back strain) is out. Karlo Matkovic (G League assignment) is out.