Scoreboard: Stirtz impresses in preseason loss to Pelicans

Bennett Stirtz impressed during Oklahoma City's preseason opener, though the Thunder ultimately fell to the New Orleans Pelicans with a final score of 116-110. The game took place at the BOK Center in Tulsa, where Oklahoma City dominated the early action before removing their primary players for the second half of the contest.

Alongside Stirtz, Aday Mara and Jared McCain also delivered standout performances in the first half for Oklahoma City. The Thunder will quickly return to action as they host the Milwaukee Bucks tomorrow at 7 p.m. at the Paycom Center.