Tag: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 to win the West Finals 4-1 and advance to the NBA Finals. It was the third blowout victory of the series for the Thunder. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander racked up 34 points, seven rebounds, eight assists and two steals. Chet Holmgren had 22 points, seven rebounds and three […]
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a resounding, well thought out response when asked what he made of being called a “free throw merchant.” Recently crowned the league’s MVP, Gilgeous-Alexander has faced some backlash from fans online for what they consider to be “foul baiting.” They believe that Gilgeous-Alexander tricks referees into calling phantom fouls and that he […]
Oklahoma City Thunder star guards Jalen Williams and newly-crowned MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander combined for 74 points in Monday night’s 128-126 road win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals. Jalen Wiliams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scored Playoff Career Highs Williams, a first-time All-Star and a third-team All-NBA selection in his third season, […]
The Minnesota Timberwolves stomped all over the Oklahoma City Thunder, 143-101, to get back into the Western Conference Finals. Anthony Edwards came out like a man on a mission to finish with 30 points, nine rebounds, six assists, and two steals. He shot 12-of-17 from the field including 5-of-8 from three-point range. Julius Randle bounced […]
All-NBA teams were named on Friday night and the First Team had no surprises. In fact, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Jayson Tatum all earned unanimous selections. Cleveland Cavaliers star guard Donovan Mitchell made the cut as well, earning 61 First Team votes. Antetokounmpo has now earned seven straight All-NBA First Team selections, […]
The Oklahoma City Thunder became just the second team in NBA history to win 60 games by at least 10 points in the regular season and playoffs combined — joining the NBA champion 2016-17 Golden State Warriors — in Thursday night’s 118-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals. […]
The Oklahoma City Thunder cruised yet again in the West Finals to beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-103 and take a 2-0 series lead. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way after officially receiving the MVP trophy. He finished with 38 points, eight assists and three steals and was very efficient in doing so. Oklahoma City’s “big three” […]
Former Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone made it clear that Nikola Jokic is his MVP choice, if he had a vote. Joining the ESPN broadcast for the Western Conference Finals, Malone got himself in a bit of hot water. When complimenting Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s skills after Game 1, he said that […]
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander provided his Oklahoma City Thunder teammates with a luxurious gift basket to celebrate his MVP award win. ESPN’s Shams Charania reported the news. This was the first time in his career that Gilgeous-Alexander has won the award. Based on the the items in the gift basket, you can be assured his teammates will […]
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won MVP for the first time in his career. Having finished fifth a couple seasons ago and second last season, Gilgeous-Alexander was finally able to get to the top of the mountain ahead of Denver Nuggets superstar Nikola Jokic. Gilgeous-Alexander averaged 32.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.4 assists, 1.7 […]
