The OKC Thunder have opened up a 2-0 lead over the New Orleans Pelicans in their first round matchup. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has carried over his sensational regular-season showings into the playoffs, prompting Chet Holmgren to refer to SGA as the league MVP.
Jamal Crawford called SGA a "baaaadd man" after his step back jumper gave the Thunder a 20-point lead in the third quarter. The Thunder's All-Star scored 33 points on 13-for-19 shooting, as the Pelicans had no answer for him.
Gilgeous-Alexander has been cooking through the first two games of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. He has averaged 30.5 points on 55 percent shooting from the field.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and Chet Holmgren added 26 as the host Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-92 on Wednesday to take a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Despite being a heavy favorite, the Oklahoma City Thunder just barely gutted out a tough 94-92 win in Game 1 against the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander needs to make two 3-pointers to beat his prop when the Oklahoma City Thunder meet the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday at 9:30 PM ET, in Game 2 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander demonstrated his NBA MVP-caliber talent in a thrilling playoff opener, scoring 28 points, including a pivotal go-ahead basket in the final moments, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a narrow 94-92 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night.
The Thunder got their first home win in the NBA playoffs since 2019, and it came by the hair of their chinny chin chin. No less than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way with 28 points and the go-ahead hoop in the final minute.
In a weekend filled with Game 1 blowouts, the Thunder and Pelicans game did not disappoint. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led his team to an impressive Game 1 win against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points to lift the host Oklahoma City Thunder to a thrilling 94-92 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday in Game 1 of a Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder to a thrilling 94-92 win in Game 1 of their Western Conference playoff series on Sunday in Oklahoma City.
The Thunder went several minutes without a field goal in the fourth quarter. Then Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took over.
Luka Doncic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic were revealed on Sunday as the finalists for the Most Valuable Player Award.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander needs to make two 3-pointers to beat his prop when the Oklahoma City Thunder face the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday at 9:30 PM ET, in Game 1 of the opening round of the NBA playoffs.
Here's a look at the players who have the most to gain, or lose, from their performances in the NBA playoffs.
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on the cusp of greatness and has a chance to bring his city their first-ever NBA Championship as his squad secured the top seed in the Western Conference.
To the surprise of many, the Oklahoma City Thunder have taken the number one seed in the Western Conference. But if NFL legend Shannon Sharpe is to be believed, they are shaping to be the weakest top team the NBA has seen for a long time.
NBA News: The NBA’s regular season has officially ended. This also means that the votes have now been cast for the individual end-of-season awards, with none more compelling than this year’s Most Valuable Player.
The 2024 NBA MVP race will be as close as any in recent memory. Early in the season, it appeared as if Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid would be the latest star to win back-to-back MVP awards.
The Oklahoma City Thunder surprised the NBA by finishing with the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference and now All-Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is hoping for another accolade.
The Oklahoma City Thunder just clinched the No. 1 seed of the Western Conference. They’ve been on a tear all year long and are now set for the playoffs.
Oklahoma City Thunder fans are watching Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s injury status closely, especially after he has been sidelined in the last four games due to a quad issue.
Star Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has missed the last four games with a right quad contusion. Now, ahead of the Thunder’s matchup
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drained the go-ahead fallaway jumper with 2.6 seconds left and then helped produce a defensive stop just before the buzzer Sunday night for the Oklahoma City Thunder, who outlasted the host New York Knicks 113-112.
After the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the New Orleans Pelicans last night (3/26), Shai Gilgeous-Alexander told NBA reporters that he’s dealing with a quad injury.
It's a two-horse MVP race that could come down to the wire.
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