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Pelicans vs. Thunder Preview: Can Zion & The New Wings Survive OKC? | Beatline Pelicans
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The New Orleans Pelicans (0-0) host a critical preseason clash against the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 7, 2026, testing their Southwest Division title ambitions. This preview analyzes how Saddiq Bey and AJ Johnson will defend Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren, while examining Zion Williamson's candid admission that he is "not where he needs to be" following his No. 51 ESPN ranking. We also evaluate Bennedict Mathurin's candidacy for Sixth Man of the Year and discuss the projected 52-win season…
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