Thunder Strikes: OKC Sweeps Pelicans for Historic Series Win
May 1, 2024The Oklahoma City Thunder achieved a 4-0 series sweep against the New Orleans Pelicans on April 29, 2024, their first series win since 2016.
This victory marks only the second series sweep in the franchise's history, highlighting a significant accomplishment for the team.
Despite being the youngest squad in NBA playoff history, the Thunder demonstrated a high level of maturity and focus on future challenges.
The team's strong defensive strategy was crucial, limiting the Pelicans to 92 points or less in each of the four games.
Key players like Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made standout contributions, driving the team's success.
Under the leadership of coach Mark Daigneault, the Thunder showed resilience and an ability to handle pressure, establishing themselves as formidable playoff competitors.
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Bleacher Report • Apr 30, 2024
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