PHOTOS: Best images from Thunder’s 97-89 Game 4 win over Pelicans

The Oklahoma City Thunder advanced past the first round with a sweep over the New Orleans Pelicans. A 97-89 Game 4 win on Monday helped OKC win its first playoff series since 2016.

The Thunder utilized a 27-point fourth quarter to escape with the close road win. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 24 points and 10 rebounds. Jalen Williams finished with 24 points and eight rebounds. Josh Giddey had 14 points and went 4-of-6 from 3.

Meanwhile, the Pelicans failed to score at a decent clip in all four losses. They shot 38% in Game 4. Brandon Ingram was held to eight points on 2-of-14 shooting. CJ McCollum had 20 points and six rebounds.

Let’s look at some of the best photos from the Thunder’s eight-point Game 4 win over the Pelicans.

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) brings the ball up court against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) passes the balll over New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) during the first half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) reaches in to steal the ball from Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) during the first half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) drives into Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) and forward Jalen Williams (8) celebrate a win over the New Orleans Pelicans after game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) talks to the media after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) and forward Jaylin Williams (6) signs autographs after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans after game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) goes off the court after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans after game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) on a time out against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) dribbles against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the second half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green looks on against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III (25) dribbles against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Cason Wallace (22) during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green gives direction to his players on a time out against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) shoots a jump shot against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) falls into the first row of fans as he goes for a loose ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) dribbles against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) looks on against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans forward Naji Marshall (8) during the first half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) reacts to being fouled by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the first half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) guards Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) during the first half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Brandon Ingram (14) dribbles against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during the first half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) dribbles against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) steals the ball from Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the first half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans dance team performs on a time out against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard Jose Alvarado (15) grabs the ball from Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum (3) dribbles against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) passes the ball to forward Chet Holmgren (7) against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) shoots a jump shot against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) during the first half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) dribbles against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) during the first half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) drives to the basket against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the first half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) passes the ball against the New Orleans Pelicans during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) and Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) block the shot attempt of New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) during the first half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) drives to the basket against New Orleans Pelicans forward Herbert Jones (5) during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) grabs a rebound against the New Orleans Pelicans during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gives direction against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas (17) dribbles against Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during the first half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gives direction against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half of game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green looks on against th e Oklahoma City Thunder during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Dertailed view of the court as the National Anthem is played during the game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Oklahoma City Thunder during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the skeleton logo during the first half of the game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Oklahoma City Thunder during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) during warmups before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during warmups before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the shoes worn by Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) during warmups before the game against the New Orleans Pelicans during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) talks with Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) during warmups during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports

Apr 29, 2024; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Detailed view of the t-shirt give away on seats before the game between the New Orleans Pelicans and the Oklahoma City Thunder during game four of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-USA TODAY Sports