Williams, Gilgeous-Alexander lead OKC to sweep Pels, reach 2nd round

NEW ORLEANS -- Jalen Williams highlighted a 24-point performance with a backbreaking 3 with three minutes left, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 97-89 on Monday night to complete a four-game sweep of their first-round playoff series. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 24 points and 10 rebounds for Oklahoma City, which trailed by five in the fourth quarter before suddenly seizing control with a combination of stifling defense and opportunistic shooting. New Orleans led 80-75 and had a chance to take what would have been the biggest lead...