Oklahoma City Thunder suffer 116-110 preseason loss to Pelicans

The Oklahoma City Thunder faced a 116-110 defeat against the New Orleans Pelicans in their preseason opener at the Tulsa BOK Center on October 6. The Thunder started strong, leading 67-52 at halftime with standout performances from Jared McCain and Aday Mara. However, a shift in momentum occurred in the second half as the Thunder rolled out their C squad, allowing the Pelicans to close the gap and ultimately take the lead. Six Thunder players scored in double digits, but the team struggled offensively in the latter stages of the game, scoring only 17 points in the fourth quarter.

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