Oklahoma City Thunder vs New Orleans Pelicans Final Score & Over/Under Result — Nov 17, 2025

Oklahoma City dominated the opening quarter to beat New Orleans 126–109, a 17-point margin that reflected a lopsided first half but a much tighter second-half battle. The Thunder erupted for 49 points in Q1—the highest quarter of the night—while the Pelicans managed just 24, immediately establishing control. That 25-point swing set the tone: at halftime, Oklahoma City led 69–56 after combining for 125 points across the first 24 minutes.

The second half, however, told a different story. New Orleans outscored Oklahoma City 53–57 over the final two quarters (combined 110 points), clawing back late behind Jeremiah Fears' 24 points and Trey Murphy III's 18 points and 5 rebounds. The Thunder's offense stalled dramatically in Q4, scoring just 21 points, but their first-half cushion proved insurmountable. Chet Holmgren led Oklahoma City with 26 points and 9 rebounds, while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 23 points and 8 assists. Luguentz Dort chipped in 17 points.

The combined total of 235 fell short of the 243 from their prior November meeting but came in as a relatively high-scoring affair. Oklahoma City's offensive dominance in the opening quarter—a 73-point combined display—decided the outcome well before the final buzzer.