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The New Orleans Pelicans stunned the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 116-110 road victory, snapping our previous prediction of a blowout loss. Bennedict Mathurin led scoring with 13 points, while Dejounte Murray added 6 assists in a balanced team effort. Derik Queen dominated the glass with 9 rebounds.

In this episode, Carly and Doug analyze the tactical shifts that neutralized OKC’s pace, discuss Zion Williamson’s mindset, and preview the upcoming matchup against the Miami Heat on October 8th. We also review the full injury report, noting OKC’s five Day-To-Day players, and evaluate the roles of Saddiq Bey and AJ Johnson in the rotation.

Key topics include the Pelicans' defensive switching, rebounding advantages, and keys to beating Miami’s physical style. Predictions favor New Orleans in a low-scoring thriller. Tags include NBA preview, Pelicans vs Heat, Bennedict Mathurin, Zion Williamson, and playoff implications.

In this episode: Analyzing the Thunder Upset · Player Roles & Injury Report · Keys to Beating Miami.

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Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/nba/no/2026-10-07/transcript.html

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