The New Orleans Pelicans play host to the Oklahoma City Thunder at Smoothie King Center on Thursday evening.

The Pelicans (23-31) have won six of their last 10 games, including their last three in a row. This marks their second game of a home stand, as they look to continue building on their 11-16 home record. Zion Williamson poured in a career-high 31 points on 10-of-17 shooting, nine rebounds, five assists and a steal, in the Pelicans' most recent contest. Williamson is averaging 21.0 points, 7.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists, over the last nine games. Lonzo Ball continues to play well, as he is averaging 10.9 points, 8.7 assists, 7.1 rebounds and 1.5 steals, over the last 10 games. The Pelicans average 115.7 points per game, which is fourth most in the league, and they average 26.2 assists per game, which is sixth most in the league.

Meanwhile, the Thunder (32-22) have won seven of their last 10 games but have dropped their last two in a row. This marks their first game out on the road, after a four-game home stand. The Thunder have won their last seven road games and look to keep building on their 15-10 road record. The Thunder are averaging 110.4 points per game, and they are holding their opponents to an average of 107.9 points per game. The Thunder limit themselves to 13.0 turnovers per game, which is seventh fewest in the league, while they average 21.9 assists per game, which is fourth fewest in the league. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to play well for the Thunder, averaging 18.3 points, 7.2 rebounds, 3.4 assists and 1.6 blocks, over the last 10 games. Chris Paul is playing at a high level, averaging 19.8 points, 7.4 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.6 steals, over the last 10 games. Danilo Gallinari has looked good since returning from injury and is averaging 18.9 points on 44.5 percent shooting, over the last nine games.