Tag: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is now the betting favorite to win the NBA’s MVP award. Having finished runner-up to Nikola Jokic a season ago, the Canadian has extended that level of excellence for another season. Despite injury to Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City Thunder occupies the top spot in the West with a 30-5 record entering play on […]
OKC faces off with the Cavaliers on Wednesday night in what could be an early contender for game of the year already – see below for a full preview including injury reports for both teams. Who Wins Cavaliers vs Thunder? On Wednesday the two most in form teams in the NBA will meet in Cleveland, […]
Jayson Tatum’s longtime trainer Drew Hanlen appeared to take an indirect swipe at Celtics head coach Joe Mazzulla following Boston’s defeat in Oklahoma City. Celtics boast 49-3 record when Tatum’s usage rate is > 33% Hanlen, Tatum’s personal basketball trainer who works with him each offseason and sometimes during the year, seems less than impressed […]
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards thinks OKC’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the frontrunner to win MVP. Edwards on Gilgeous-Alexander: “The MVP of the NBA, he’s unguardable” With averages of 31.2 points, 5.5 rebounds and 6.0 assists a night, there’s no arguing that Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the NBA’s best talents and he holds strong MVP credentials. […]
Giannis Antetokounmpo added the NBA Cup to his illustrious resume as the Milwaukee Bucks saw off the Oklahoma City Thunder in Las Vegas. Giannis wins NBA Cup MVP with brilliant triple-double 26 points, 19 rebounds and ten assists saw the ‘Greek Freak’ dominate a hotly anticipated match-up with Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who failed to […]
Key Highlights After scoring 60 points over the first 35 minutes of the game, the Oklahoma City Thunder scored 40 points during the final 13 minutes to win Game 4, 100-96 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 34 points, eight rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocks, including 22 points and five assists in the second half […]
With the Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid now being ineligible to repeat as the league MVP, the odds have shifted. Before the meniscus injury, Embiid was the clear favorite to repeat as the NBA MVP. Now, there is a legitimate chance for a new face to bring home the trophy this year. On the other hand, […]
Key Highlights: Isaiah Joe is wildly important to the Thunder because of his shooting and synergy with Gilgeous-Alexander Joe may need to be a part of the Thunder’s best five man lineup if they are going to make a deep playoff run There are questions about how Joe’s defense will translate to a playoff setting […]
Key Highlights The Oklahoma City Thunder are 23-10 and second in the West, despite being the second-youngest team in the NBA They rank fifth in overall offensive rating (120.8) and first in half-court offensive rating (107.5) Their cornerstones, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren, have only played 29 career games together When Doc Rivers […]
The consensus around the NBA is that Thunder star point guard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA), is unlikely to request a trade from Oklahoma City. The Thunder have been rebuilding for awhile now, but they showed signs of progress last season. Of course, their efforts were spearheaded by none other than Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. As a result, many […]
