Clash at Paycom Center: Oklahoma City Thunder Host New Orleans Pelicans

As the Oklahoma City Thunder prepare to welcome the New Orleans Pelicans to the Paycom Center, fans are in for an exciting matchup. The Thunder have been showing a promising trend in their recent games, with two wins out of their last three contests. Their latest victory against the Portland Trail Blazers was a narrow one, ending with a 101-98 scoreline that highlighted their ability to close out tight games.

The team's performance has been marked by significant contributions from the bench, which added 26 points in their win against Portland and an impressive 42 points in their previous victory over the same team. This depth could be crucial as they face off against a Pelicans squad known for its own dynamic play.

Defensively, Oklahoma City has shown some resilience. Despite not being dominant on blocks or steals, they've managed to keep opponents' scoring within manageable limits and have displayed efficiency on both ends of the court. Offensively, they've maintained a balanced attack between shooting from beyond the arc and scoring in the paint.

One area where Oklahoma City will need to focus is on turnovers and assists; maintaining possession and creating scoring opportunities will be key factors against New Orleans. Additionally, capitalizing on fast-break opportunities could give them an edge if they manage to force turnovers and push the pace.

The Paycom Center has been a fortress for OKC lately – with strong showings from both starters and bench players alike – suggesting that home-court advantage might play into their hands once again.

Fans can catch all of this action live at Paycom Center or tune into BSOK network on December 24th at 1:00 AM local time as these two teams battle it out just before Christmas Day festivities begin.