New Orleans Pelicans: Brandon Ingram’s Serious Message After Game 1 Loss Should Scare Oklahoma City Thunder

The Pelicans, on the other hand, were led by Trey Murphy III’s 21 points, four rebounds, two assists, and three blocks. CJ McCollum added 20 points and six assists, while Jonas Valunciunas contributed 13 points and 20 rebounds.

For his part, Ingram had an off-night when he shot 29 percent from the field and finished the game with 12 points. The win gave OKC an early lead in the series, which places NOLA at an disadvantage, especially without Williamson in the lineup. It remains to be seen what adjustments New Orleans will take to steal one win on the road and regain home court advantage.

New Orleans Pelicans’ Brandon Ingram Drops Serious Challenge After Game 1 Loss to Oklahoma City Thunder

After the game, Ingram spoke to the media and explained what he has to do in Game 2 to win against the Thunder and a challenge he laid out to his opponents. In a pair of videos posted by Pelicans Film Room on X:

Luguentz Dort is seen as the Thunder’s primary defender and assigned to contain their opponents’ best offensive player. With the Thunder star defending Ingram, there’ll be some level of physicality and intensity between the two players.

With Game 2 about to happen soon, more eyes will be on Ingram’s performance against the Thunder. If he fails to rise to the occasion, New Orleans’ run this season will come to an end.