Jalen Williams scored 31 points, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander added 29 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled to a 106-88 win against the New Orleans Pelicans.

The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the New Orleans Pelicans in the first round of the Western Conference Playoffs back in April. These two teams look vastly differ

Despite their lack of height and enormous amount of injuries, the OKC Thunder found a way to win at home against the New Orleans Pelicans.

While Holmgren was out to an All-Star-caliber start, his absence provides an opportunity for Jalen Williams to take an All-Star leap. Williams has shown flashes of stardom throughout his career, and his growth was a significant piece of Oklahoma City’s 57-win campaign last season.