Jalen Williams led the Oklahoma City Thunder with 24 points, including a crucial 3-pointer in the final minutes, as they swept the New Orleans Pelicans in the playoffs with latest 97-89 win.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 24 points and 10 rebounds for the Thunder, who trailed by five in the fourth quarter before a strong comeback. A series of key plays, including Chet Holmgren’s putback and Josh Giddey’s 3-pointer, sparked an 18-2 run for the Thunder.Williams’ second-chance 3-pointer put Oklahoma City up 93-82 with 3:08 left.Despite missing Zion Williamson, the Pelicans couldn’t recover. CJ McCollum led New Orleans with 20 points, but they struggled with 3-point shooting, making just 8 of 34 attempts. Jonas Valanciunas posted 19 points and 13 rebounds for the Pelicans but was limited by foul trouble. Naji Marshall added 16 points for New Orleans.The Thunder held a narrow 44-43 halftime lead in a closely contested game with 18 lead changes. Brandon Ingram struggled for the Pelicans, finishing with just eight points.