The top seed in the Western Conference is on the brink of the second round after the Thunder blew out the Pelicans 106-85 in Game Three at Smoothie King Center on Saturday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led all scorers with 24 points for the Thunder. He also led all players with eight assists and four steals. Jalen Williams and Josh Giddey chipped in with 21 points apiece. Brandon Ingram led the Pelicans in scoring with 19 points. Larry Nance Jr. came within one point of recording a double-double after collecting a game-high 13 rebounds off the bench. New Orleans will look to avoid being swept when it hosts Oklahoma City for Game Four Monday night.