Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans

When the Oklahoma City Thunder host the New Orleans Pelicans, the matchup carries a little extra history for local fans. The Pelicans franchise, then known as the New Orleans Hornets, temporarily called Oklahoma City home for two seasons after Hurricane Katrina, playing as the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets before returning to Louisiana. That shared past adds a compelling storyline to a Western Conference showdown at the Thunder's home arena.

On the court, expect a high-energy NBA game between two professional rosters. The Thunder's home games feature contactless mobile ticketing and self-serve scanners at the arena entrances, so fans can move quickly into the stands. The Pelicans, meanwhile, have spent more than two decades in the NBA and have made the playoffs nine times, though they have yet to advance to the conference finals. For basketball fans in Oklahoma City, this is a chance to see both teams compete in person and enjoy the spectacle of live NBA action.