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Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Pelicans in play-in

NEW ORLEANS: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander highlighted his 32-point night with a go-ahead baseline jumper and four clutch free throws in the final 29 seconds, the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 123-118 on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) to remain alive in the Western Conference play-in tournament.

Josh Giddey had 31 points, 10 assists and nine rebounds for Oklahoma City, the only Western Conference team still playing with a losing record.

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) blocks the shot of New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) during the first half of an NBA basketball play-in tournament game in New Orleans, Wednesday, April 12 (Thursday, April 13, in Manila). AP PHOTO