NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Pelicans face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first round of the Western Conference NBA Playoffs. The Pelicans got the eighth and final seed by defeating Sacramento Friday night.
The matchup
The Thunder are the top seed in the Western Conference, boasting MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and rookie of the year candidate Chet Holmgren.
The Pelicans will be without their top player, Zion Williamson, who pulled a hamstring in Tuesday night's battle for the 7th seed with the Los Angeles Lakers. Williamson will be out at least two weeks from that night and likely longer, if the Pelicans are able to remain around.
Where can I see the game?
The game will be on TNT starting at 8:30 p.m. CST.
Game two will also be on TNT on Wednesday night at 8:30 p.m. on TNT
Game three will be in New Orleans on Saturday, April 27 at 2:30 p.m. The city will be bustling that day with the Jazz Fest and Zurich Classic also taking place that day.