Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way as the Thunder eliminated the Pelicans in New Orleans to set up a battle with the Timberwolves for the No. 8 seed.
USA TODAY Sports' Jeff Zillgitt previews the NBA play-in tournament and explains why the Lakers in particular may use this a spring board to make some real noise in the playoffs.NEW ORLEANS – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander highlighted his 32-point night with a go-ahead baseline jumper and four clutch free throws in the final 29 seconds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-118 on Wednesday night to remain alive in the Western Conference play-in tournament.
The loss eliminated the ninth-seeded Pelicans, while 10th seed Oklahoma City advanced to play at Minnesota on Friday night for the right to enter the NBA playoffs as an eighth seed and meet No. 1 Denver.DeMar DeRozan's daughter tanks Raptors free throws with deafening screams in Bulls' win Trey Murphy III scored 21 points, Jones had 20 and CJ McCollum 14 for the Pelicans, who a season ago went 2-0 in play-in games as a ninth seed to advance to the first round of the playoffs.
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 17 in the period and Giddey added 12, including his third 3 of the game to give Oklahoma City a 95-85 lead.
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