“He has been nice, not solely as a giant brother, mentor, however he is sort of a buddy,” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stated on Chris Paul. “He’s all the time there to lean on. He was the primary man in my life that I used to be shut with that achieved the issues that I need to obtain. And I actually lean on him for recommendation, however not solely basketball recommendation — enterprise recommendation, caring for your physique recommendation, dealing with the household once they don’t dwell with you. “There are such a lot of issues that you simply take care of as an NBA participant, particularly of his caliber, that go beneath the radar. His steerage with that was nice, not solely on off-the-court points, not solely with all of the mentorship, simply being there as a buddy.”
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What’s the excitement on Twitter?
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Seeing Tyrese Haliburton in #NBAPlayoffs2025 takes me again to Phoenix Suns passing on him in 2020 #NBADraft.
Suns later acquired Chris Paul, 2021 finals, gained franchise-record 64 video games subsequent season, however….
My draft story on Haliburton. #Suns
azcentral.com/story/sports activities/n… by way of @azcentral pic.x.com/XHvSZ98nn0 – 1:07 PM
Seeing Tyrese Haliburton in #NBAPlayoffs2025 takes me again to Phoenix Suns passing on him in 2020 #NBADraft.
Suns later acquired Chris Paul, 2021 finals, gained franchise-record 64 video games subsequent season, however….
My draft story on Haliburton. #Suns
azcentral.com/story/sports activities/n… by way of @azcentral pic.x.com/XHvSZ98nn0 – 1:07 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Column: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP night time introduced the Thunder’s championship path into clear focus @washingtonpost @PostSports
washingtonpost.com/sports activities/2025/05… – 11:15 AM
Column: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP night time introduced the Thunder’s championship path into clear focus @washingtonpost @PostSports
washingtonpost.com/sports activities/2025/05… – 11:15 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Chet Holmgren on SGA profitable the MVP trophy: “It means loads for my wrist.” pic.x.com/Tjo707plrS – 11:09 AM
Chet Holmgren on SGA profitable the MVP trophy: “It means loads for my wrist.” pic.x.com/Tjo707plrS – 11:09 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most PPG by a remaining participant:
29.9 — Brunson
29.8 — Shai
26.3 — Ant
22.8 — Randle pic.x.com/BVGxI9lAQc – 10:26 AM
Most PPG by a remaining participant:
29.9 — Brunson
29.8 — Shai
26.3 — Ant
22.8 — Randle pic.x.com/BVGxI9lAQc – 10:26 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
New Locked on #Thunder Podcast
🏀 Jalen Williams’ leap
🏀 Chet Holmgren’s aggressiveness
🏀 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander managed the sport once more
🏀 OKC’s championship protection
🏀 2-0 lead
#ThunderUp #FirstListen:
linktr.ee/LockedOnThunder pic.x.com/AMmpd2gHJj – 10:12 AM
New Locked on #Thunder Podcast
🏀 Jalen Williams’ leap
🏀 Chet Holmgren’s aggressiveness
🏀 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander managed the sport once more
🏀 OKC’s championship protection
🏀 2-0 lead
#ThunderUp #FirstListen:
linktr.ee/LockedOnThunder pic.x.com/AMmpd2gHJj – 10:12 AM
Lev Akabas @LevAkabas
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the primary ever eleventh choose within the NBA Draft to win MVP pic.x.com/StMhd773SA – 9:30 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the primary ever eleventh choose within the NBA Draft to win MVP pic.x.com/StMhd773SA – 9:30 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Shai now the runaway MVP of the playoffs, per HoopsHype’s International Score. pic.x.com/ii5msg6gjh – 9:27 AM
Shai now the runaway MVP of the playoffs, per HoopsHype’s International Score. pic.x.com/ii5msg6gjh – 9:27 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I wanna spotlight one quite simple play from Sport 2 that reveals how a lot simpler SGA makes life for his teammates.
Lu Dort doesn’t transfer on this play. Like, in any respect. However SGA attracts three defenders across the nail, so wide-open 3. Simply exist in his orbit and also you’re getting clear appears. pic.x.com/vkLXiEnavq – 9:01 AM
I wanna spotlight one quite simple play from Sport 2 that reveals how a lot simpler SGA makes life for his teammates.
Lu Dort doesn’t transfer on this play. Like, in any respect. However SGA attracts three defenders across the nail, so wide-open 3. Simply exist in his orbit and also you’re getting clear appears. pic.x.com/vkLXiEnavq – 9:01 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will get his #NBA MVP award and a shock from former teammate Chris Paul. Two have been teammates on Oklahoma Metropolis #Thunder for one season, however the brotherly friendship and the mentoring stays: ‘He’s all the time there to lean on.’ bit.ly/3SU3fK4 – 6:43 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will get his #NBA MVP award and a shock from former teammate Chris Paul. Two have been teammates on Oklahoma Metropolis #Thunder for one season, however the brotherly friendship and the mentoring stays: ‘He’s all the time there to lean on.’ bit.ly/3SU3fK4 – 6:43 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Shai scored 38 and the Thunder have a 2-0 lead over the Wolves
eurohoops.web/en/nba-news/18… – 2:06 AM
Shai scored 38 and the Thunder have a 2-0 lead over the Wolves
eurohoops.web/en/nba-news/18… – 2:06 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Chet Holmgren on SGA profitable MVP:
“It was good for my wrist.”
He reveals his new Rolex off that SGA gifted him.
“It means loads. We see how arduous he works. And clearly he takes care of us.
He’s anyone you simply need to be round. I couldn’t be happier for him.” – 12:35 AM
Chet Holmgren on SGA profitable MVP:
“It was good for my wrist.”
He reveals his new Rolex off that SGA gifted him.
“It means loads. We see how arduous he works. And clearly he takes care of us.
He’s anyone you simply need to be round. I couldn’t be happier for him.” – 12:35 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on what his teenage self would consider him profitable MVP:
“Very proud. I’m glad he by no means gave up. I’m glad he listened to the best folks. And I’m glad for the individuals who have him that recommendation. They know who they’re and the way I respect them.” – 12:03 AM
SGA on what his teenage self would consider him profitable MVP:
“Very proud. I’m glad he by no means gave up. I’m glad he listened to the best folks. And I’m glad for the individuals who have him that recommendation. They know who they’re and the way I respect them.” – 12:03 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on Lu Dort making NBA All Protection 1st Group:
“So joyful for him. Nothing’s made me happier this 12 months for our staff.” – 12:01 AM
SGA on Lu Dort making NBA All Protection 1st Group:
“So joyful for him. Nothing’s made me happier this 12 months for our staff.” – 12:01 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on the pregame MVP presentation:
“Particular second..
I used to be just a little too juiced up.
I’m glad we gained so I can take pleasure in it and soak it up.” – 12:00 AM
SGA on the pregame MVP presentation:
“Particular second..
I used to be just a little too juiced up.
I’m glad we gained so I can take pleasure in it and soak it up.” – 12:00 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on JDub tonight: “Getting into his personal. Being assured. Making massive time performs.
He’s coming into his personal. I knew this could occur. He’s an important participant and he works arduous.” – 12:00 AM
SGA on JDub tonight: “Getting into his personal. Being assured. Making massive time performs.
He’s coming into his personal. I knew this could occur. He’s an important participant and he works arduous.” – 12:00 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
I’m LIVE on the @SportingTrib’s X speaking concerning the Thunder taking a commanding 2-0 lead on the Wolves, if the Knicks can comeback after their historic loss to beat the Pacers and asking our specialists concerning the Clippers buying and selling SGA and why it was price it. x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:57 PM
I’m LIVE on the @SportingTrib’s X speaking concerning the Thunder taking a commanding 2-0 lead on the Wolves, if the Knicks can comeback after their historic loss to beat the Pacers and asking our specialists concerning the Clippers buying and selling SGA and why it was price it. x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:57 PM
Regulation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Sport 1, 2025 WCF: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes an attempt 27 discipline objectives and 14 free throws
Sport 2, 2025 WCF: Anthony Edwards makes an attempt 26 discipline objectives and 10 free throws – 11:44 PM
Sport 1, 2025 WCF: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes an attempt 27 discipline objectives and 14 free throws
Sport 2, 2025 WCF: Anthony Edwards makes an attempt 26 discipline objectives and 10 free throws – 11:44 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Mark Daigneault: “We take nice delight in having the identical surroundings each day.
We had the identical surroundings after we have been profitable 20 video games as we do now.
What makes him [SGA] particular is the imprint he’s had on that surroundings.” – 11:43 PM
Mark Daigneault: “We take nice delight in having the identical surroundings each day.
We had the identical surroundings after we have been profitable 20 video games as we do now.
What makes him [SGA] particular is the imprint he’s had on that surroundings.” – 11:43 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Mark Daigneault was genuinely stunned when requested about Chris Paul being in attendance tonight.
“Chris was right here?
I didn’t know that. I’m not watching on TV.”
“All I do know is Chris was right here for a 12 months and.. he walked the stroll.. I’ve the last word respect for Chris.” – 11:38 PM
Mark Daigneault was genuinely stunned when requested about Chris Paul being in attendance tonight.
“Chris was right here?
I didn’t know that. I’m not watching on TV.”
“All I do know is Chris was right here for a 12 months and.. he walked the stroll.. I’ve the last word respect for Chris.” – 11:38 PM
Regulation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 19 video games within the common season with 30+ factors with out a number of turnovers, tying a file he set final 12 months.
No different participant within the NBA had greater than 8 such video games this season.
Tonight was 4th sport this postseason the place SGA hit that mark, most in NBA. pic.x.com/JkRh4vBCCc – 11:30 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 19 video games within the common season with 30+ factors with out a number of turnovers, tying a file he set final 12 months.
No different participant within the NBA had greater than 8 such video games this season.
Tonight was 4th sport this postseason the place SGA hit that mark, most in NBA. pic.x.com/JkRh4vBCCc – 11:30 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
The Thunder simply hold dominating with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the ground. pic.x.com/zKM2xJlk6Z – 11:27 PM
The Thunder simply hold dominating with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the ground. pic.x.com/zKM2xJlk6Z – 11:27 PM
Regulation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Thunder led NBA in AST-TO ratio this season (2.29)
In Sport 2 vs Timberwolves, Thunder had 30 assists and solely 8 turnovers. That 3.75 ratio is their better of the 2025 postseason to date.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams mixed for 13 assists and just one turnover. – 11:25 PM
Thunder led NBA in AST-TO ratio this season (2.29)
In Sport 2 vs Timberwolves, Thunder had 30 assists and solely 8 turnovers. That 3.75 ratio is their better of the 2025 postseason to date.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams mixed for 13 assists and just one turnover. – 11:25 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder Large 3 all scored 20+ tonight.
SGA 38 PTS
JDub 26 PTS
Chet 22 PTS – 11:20 PM
Thunder Large 3 all scored 20+ tonight.
SGA 38 PTS
JDub 26 PTS
Chet 22 PTS – 11:20 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Free throws made tonight:
13 — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
12 — Wolves starters pic.x.com/j5qVjvtArC – 11:20 PM
Free throws made tonight:
13 — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
12 — Wolves starters pic.x.com/j5qVjvtArC – 11:20 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Sport 2
38 PTS
12-21 FG
3 REB
8 AST
3 STL
1 TO
+25
On the night time SGA acquired the MVP trophy. pic.x.com/EC0pMghfIu – 11:19 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Sport 2
38 PTS
12-21 FG
3 REB
8 AST
3 STL
1 TO
+25
On the night time SGA acquired the MVP trophy. pic.x.com/EC0pMghfIu – 11:19 PM
Royce Younger @royceyoung
SGA in his first sport because the MVP:
38 factors on 12-21 capturing plus 8 assists.
A masterpiece. – 11:17 PM
SGA in his first sport because the MVP:
38 factors on 12-21 capturing plus 8 assists.
A masterpiece. – 11:17 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Shai final 5 video games:
38 PTS | 8 AST | 3 STL
31 PTS | 5 REB | 9 AST
35 PTS | 4 AST | 3 STL
32 PTS | 3 REB | 6 AST
31 PTS | 6 REB | 7 AST
The primary participant in franchise historical past with 5 consecutive 30-point playoff video games. pic.x.com/X7F8L9lF7B – 11:17 PM
Shai final 5 video games:
38 PTS | 8 AST | 3 STL
31 PTS | 5 REB | 9 AST
35 PTS | 4 AST | 3 STL
32 PTS | 3 REB | 6 AST
31 PTS | 6 REB | 7 AST
The primary participant in franchise historical past with 5 consecutive 30-point playoff video games. pic.x.com/X7F8L9lF7B – 11:17 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Shai in his first sport as MVP:
38 PTS
8 AST
3 STL
13-15 FT
+25
Ties MVP KD for probably the most 30-point video games (58) by a Thunder participant in a season + playoff run. pic.x.com/HHdVn1gaEw – 11:16 PM
Shai in his first sport as MVP:
38 PTS
8 AST
3 STL
13-15 FT
+25
Ties MVP KD for probably the most 30-point video games (58) by a Thunder participant in a season + playoff run. pic.x.com/HHdVn1gaEw – 11:16 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
If Shai acquired that decision Ant simply acquired, My Lord, would this place be a barn hearth. It’s the proper name, he deserves FTs, however the best way it’s coated is very easy to see how pretend the media/followers are in the event you would simply watch the video games. – 11:14 PM
If Shai acquired that decision Ant simply acquired, My Lord, would this place be a barn hearth. It’s the proper name, he deserves FTs, however the best way it’s coated is very easy to see how pretend the media/followers are in the event you would simply watch the video games. – 11:14 PM
Regulation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Shai: drives away from oncoming double staff, assaults Naz Reid’s rim safety – 11:13 PM
Shai: drives away from oncoming double staff, assaults Naz Reid’s rim safety – 11:13 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
This comeback try isn’t February. Thunder making the Wolves pay for doubling Shai, and OKC has sufficient offense that they’re gonna hold the Wolves at bay regardless of it attending to 10. – 11:12 PM
This comeback try isn’t February. Thunder making the Wolves pay for doubling Shai, and OKC has sufficient offense that they’re gonna hold the Wolves at bay regardless of it attending to 10. – 11:12 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA picks up his fifth foul.
Mark Daigneault challenges the decision.
This looks like a giant one.
2:33 to go. – 11:08 PM
SGA picks up his fifth foul.
Mark Daigneault challenges the decision.
This looks like a giant one.
2:33 to go. – 11:08 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault is difficult this foul on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. – 11:08 PM
Mark Daigneault is difficult this foul on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. – 11:08 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Props to SGA for taking part in the primary 3 quarters of tonight’s sport just like the true celebrity/MVP he’s.
Unlucky that within the 4th he couldn’t assist himself however to begin going for each jabroni name he might discover, however an admirable begin for a man who’s going to be the Finals MVP. – 11:01 PM
Props to SGA for taking part in the primary 3 quarters of tonight’s sport just like the true celebrity/MVP he’s.
Unlucky that within the 4th he couldn’t assist himself however to begin going for each jabroni name he might discover, however an admirable begin for a man who’s going to be the Finals MVP. – 11:01 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Jaden McDaniels known as for a Flagrant 1 foul for shoving Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. SGA will get two FTs and OKC retains possession. – 11:00 PM
Jaden McDaniels known as for a Flagrant 1 foul for shoving Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. SGA will get two FTs and OKC retains possession. – 11:00 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Minnesota is such a smooth staff and the second half of this sport has proven that. Rolling over within the third quarter into pushing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander within the again as a result of you’ll be able to’t guard him. It’s a flagrant foul now on Jaden McDaniels – 10:59 PM
Minnesota is such a smooth staff and the second half of this sport has proven that. Rolling over within the third quarter into pushing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander within the again as a result of you’ll be able to’t guard him. It’s a flagrant foul now on Jaden McDaniels – 10:59 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Totally prolonged push on SGA from McDaniels.
Flagrant 1 foul.
Positive it should flip right into a slo-mo edit wherein NBA twitter says it was grifting. – 10:59 PM
Totally prolonged push on SGA from McDaniels.
Flagrant 1 foul.
Positive it should flip right into a slo-mo edit wherein NBA twitter says it was grifting. – 10:59 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Lu Dort and firm weren’t thrilled with Naz Reid after a frustration foul on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pic.x.com/827S8ZAD9q – 10:58 PM
Lu Dort and firm weren’t thrilled with Naz Reid after a frustration foul on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pic.x.com/827S8ZAD9q – 10:58 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Minnesota’s frustration is beginning to boil over…McDaniels, being hooked by SGA, pushes him down on the dribble… reviewed for a flagrant – 10:58 PM
Minnesota’s frustration is beginning to boil over…McDaniels, being hooked by SGA, pushes him down on the dribble… reviewed for a flagrant – 10:58 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Frustration for Jaden McDaniels, who shoves SGA to the bottom after that newest foul. – 10:57 PM
Frustration for Jaden McDaniels, who shoves SGA to the bottom after that newest foul. – 10:57 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Wolves jumped out 13-4 to begin the 4th roster and minimize the deficit to 13.
SGA hits a midrange jumper and 1 free throw to cease the bleeding a bit.
Thunder up 100-84.
7:12 to go. – 10:55 PM
Wolves jumped out 13-4 to begin the 4th roster and minimize the deficit to 13.
SGA hits a midrange jumper and 1 free throw to cease the bleeding a bit.
Thunder up 100-84.
7:12 to go. – 10:55 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
SGA was 2-for-13 within the 1st half of Sport 1.
Within the 4 quarters since, the MVP has 39 factors on 14-for-23 capturing (61%) – 10:01 PM
SGA was 2-for-13 within the 1st half of Sport 1.
Within the 4 quarters since, the MVP has 39 factors on 14-for-23 capturing (61%) – 10:01 PM
Regulation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Free throws in first half of Sport 2!
Minnesota Timberwolves: 1/1 (fewest by OKC opponent in 1st half all season)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 6/6
Chet Holmgren: 4/4
Remainder of Thunder: none
*not a touch upon the officiating – 9:49 PM
Free throws in first half of Sport 2!
Minnesota Timberwolves: 1/1 (fewest by OKC opponent in 1st half all season)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 6/6
Chet Holmgren: 4/4
Remainder of Thunder: none
*not a touch upon the officiating – 9:49 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Thunder solely went 4-of-20 on 3s in that first half, however made 13 photographs between 8-14 toes. SGA and Jalen Williams mid-rangers, Hartenstein floaters, Caruso a pair quick photographs in the midst of a quick zone. They’re up 58-50. – 9:48 PM
Thunder solely went 4-of-20 on 3s in that first half, however made 13 photographs between 8-14 toes. SGA and Jalen Williams mid-rangers, Hartenstein floaters, Caruso a pair quick photographs in the midst of a quick zone. They’re up 58-50. – 9:48 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder up 58-50 on the half.
SGA 19 PTS
Chet 11 PTS
JDub 10 PTS
OKC dominated each side in addition to 3 level capturing.
OKC 4-20 3PT
Wolves 9-24 3PT – 9:48 PM
Thunder up 58-50 on the half.
SGA 19 PTS
Chet 11 PTS
JDub 10 PTS
OKC dominated each side in addition to 3 level capturing.
OKC 4-20 3PT
Wolves 9-24 3PT – 9:48 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
SGA with 19 on the half, Ant with 16 on 18 photographs. OKC leads 58-50 – 9:46 PM
SGA with 19 on the half, Ant with 16 on 18 photographs. OKC leads 58-50 – 9:46 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
One other powerful near the half like Sport 1. Wolves hand over the prospect on the final shot on that DDV foul (proper name or not) and Shai closes with the Thunder’s final 11 factors of the second.
Thunder match their largest lead of the night time, 58-50 going into the half. – 9:46 PM
One other powerful near the half like Sport 1. Wolves hand over the prospect on the final shot on that DDV foul (proper name or not) and Shai closes with the Thunder’s final 11 factors of the second.
Thunder match their largest lead of the night time, 58-50 going into the half. – 9:46 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the half
19 PTS
6-9 FG
3 REB
4 AST
2 STL
1 TO
+12
SGA scored 5 factors within the closing 20 seconds of the half. – 9:46 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the half
19 PTS
6-9 FG
3 REB
4 AST
2 STL
1 TO
+12
SGA scored 5 factors within the closing 20 seconds of the half. – 9:46 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits a large triple, Dort attracts an unlawful display, Mark Daigneault goes offense-defense with IHart-Joe. OKC has an opportunity at a 5-0 run to shut the half with SGA on the line. – 9:44 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits a large triple, Dort attracts an unlawful display, Mark Daigneault goes offense-defense with IHart-Joe. OKC has an opportunity at a 5-0 run to shut the half with SGA on the line. – 9:44 PM
Regulation Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander palming violation turnover was the primary time all playoffs palming was known as.
Gilgeous-Alexander was considered one of 51 gamers known as for palming through the common season. Gilgeous-Alexander was solely tagged as soon as, whereas Giannis and Garland have been hit 3 occasions – 9:39 PM
The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander palming violation turnover was the primary time all playoffs palming was known as.
Gilgeous-Alexander was considered one of 51 gamers known as for palming through the common season. Gilgeous-Alexander was solely tagged as soon as, whereas Giannis and Garland have been hit 3 occasions – 9:39 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams have made some nice selections on kick outs and Jdub will get rewarded proper there with an help on an AC triple. One dribble kick out from the nail is hard. A uncommon 3 tonight for OKC. – 9:25 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams have made some nice selections on kick outs and Jdub will get rewarded proper there with an help on an AC triple. One dribble kick out from the nail is hard. A uncommon 3 tonight for OKC. – 9:25 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Chris Paul proven on the Jumbotron and will get an enormous ovation from Loud Metropolis. – 9:24 PM
Chris Paul proven on the Jumbotron and will get an enormous ovation from Loud Metropolis. – 9:24 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Chris Paul will get love from the Thunder crowd pic.x.com/eS32xfvjAM – 9:23 PM
Chris Paul will get love from the Thunder crowd pic.x.com/eS32xfvjAM – 9:23 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“Maintain it up, 2!”
Jaylin Williams was hyped for SGA to obtain his MVP trophy 😂 pic.x.com/cbwbSSLYi6 – 9:10 PM
“Maintain it up, 2!”
Jaylin Williams was hyped for SGA to obtain his MVP trophy 😂 pic.x.com/cbwbSSLYi6 – 9:10 PM
Zach Kram @zachkram
I get the free throw factor, however SGA ranked second (behind DeRozan) in midrange makes this 12 months. It’s sort of odd that followers who need extra traditional old-school hoopers aren’t embracing him extra. He’s a contemporary guard who gained the scoring title with out specializing in 3s! – 9:03 PM
I get the free throw factor, however SGA ranked second (behind DeRozan) in midrange makes this 12 months. It’s sort of odd that followers who need extra traditional old-school hoopers aren’t embracing him extra. He’s a contemporary guard who gained the scoring title with out specializing in 3s! – 9:03 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Seems just like the work SGA put in on his post-up sport with Nate Mitchell is paying off … – 9:02 PM
Seems just like the work SGA put in on his post-up sport with Nate Mitchell is paying off … – 9:02 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are simply killing Minnesota within the mid-range proper now. Getting something they need. – 9:00 PM
Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are simply killing Minnesota within the mid-range proper now. Getting something they need. – 9:00 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander known as for a foul as Jalen Williams was sluggish getting up into this timeout. OKC leads 12-10. – 8:53 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander known as for a foul as Jalen Williams was sluggish getting up into this timeout. OKC leads 12-10. – 8:53 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
scott foster: *bleeding after getting whacked by lu dort*
chris paul: *venmos lu dort* pic.x.com/0fP6Da4o4P – 8:51 PM
scott foster: *bleeding after getting whacked by lu dort*
chris paul: *venmos lu dort* pic.x.com/0fP6Da4o4P – 8:51 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“I didn’t begin [SGA] early his freshman 12 months”
@CoachCalArk, Gilgeous-Alexander’s coach at Kentucky, reacts to Shai profitable this season’s MVP
Hear @TermineRadio & @JumpShot8 weekdays on Ch. 86 or watch them on the @NBA App pic.x.com/CAOKcMftal – 8:29 PM
“I didn’t begin [SGA] early his freshman 12 months”
@CoachCalArk, Gilgeous-Alexander’s coach at Kentucky, reacts to Shai profitable this season’s MVP
Hear @TermineRadio & @JumpShot8 weekdays on Ch. 86 or watch them on the @NBA App pic.x.com/CAOKcMftal – 8:29 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
SGA dedicating his MVP sneakers to his spouse, Hailey
pic.x.com/y4wPm6GudD – 8:22 PM
SGA dedicating his MVP sneakers to his spouse, Hailey
pic.x.com/y4wPm6GudD – 8:22 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Chris Paul in OKC tonight for SGA’s MVP presentation. pic.x.com/nPqliesSff – 8:14 PM
Chris Paul in OKC tonight for SGA’s MVP presentation. pic.x.com/nPqliesSff – 8:14 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“He’s a greater particular person than he’s at hooping.”
CP3 joined NBA Countdown to speak about his relationship with SGA pic.x.com/Lkrl5miq2B – 8:12 PM
“He’s a greater particular person than he’s at hooping.”
CP3 joined NBA Countdown to speak about his relationship with SGA
pic.x.com/Lkrl5miq2B – 8:12 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
ESPN dwell interview. He’s in OKC to see SGA get his MVP {hardware}. x.com/all_things_mav… – 8:09 PM
ESPN dwell interview. He’s in OKC to see SGA get his MVP {hardware}. x.com/all_things_mav… – 8:09 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
Chris Paul is stellar all the best way round. Mavs definitely might do worse this summer time as they assess their level guard scenario. – 8:08 PM
Chris Paul is stellar all the best way round. Mavs definitely might do worse this summer time as they assess their level guard scenario. – 8:08 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Wolves
SGA
Dort
JDub
Chet
Hartenstein
Western Convention Finals
Sport 2 – 8:01 PM
Thunder starters vs Wolves
SGA
Dort
JDub
Chet
Hartenstein
Western Convention Finals
Sport 2 – 8:01 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Don’t assume it was a coincidence this was the image they selected to color of SGA.
(h/t @OKCTalk) pic.x.com/vJmmaSKV4o – 7:32 PM
Don’t assume it was a coincidence this was the image they selected to color of SGA.
(h/t @OKCTalk) pic.x.com/vJmmaSKV4o – 7:32 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
OKC coach Mark Daigneault sidestepped commenting on the credit score that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave him in his MVP ceremony, however spoke about how particular of an evening it was for his staff to mirror on their journey this season pic.x.com/eFDgAZUDCY – 6:52 PM
OKC coach Mark Daigneault sidestepped commenting on the credit score that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave him in his MVP ceremony, however spoke about how particular of an evening it was for his staff to mirror on their journey this season pic.x.com/eFDgAZUDCY – 6:52 PM
Extra on this storyline
Gilgeous-Alexander joined different teammates behind Thunder ahead Chet Holmgren throughout his postgame interview airing in China. As soon as that interview was over, Gilgeous-Alexander ducked beneath a protecting tape courtside to hug and kiss his spouse earlier than dapping a smiling Paul, who apparently had his previous teammate pondering he wasn’t attending the sport. “You simply lied in my face now,” Gilgeous-Alexander instructed Paul with a smile. “Who?” Paul stated. -via Andscape / Could 23, 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had simply obtained the NBA Most Useful Participant award when he observed one thing suspicious. There was a person sitting courtside subsequent to his spouse, Hailey, who he had by no means seen sitting in his courtside seats at a Thunder sport earlier than. Earlier than the Oklahoma Metropolis Thunder guard might increase his eyebrow, he realized that he had a shock customer: Chris Paul, his former teammate and mentor. “It was wonderful. It caught me off guard. I needed to like double take. I used to be like, ‘Who’s that sitting with my spouse?’ ” Gilgeous-Alexander stated. “I acquired just a little tight, however I noticed it was Chris. And I used to be like, ‘Cool.’ ” -via Andscape / Could 23, 2025
Paul loved sitting courtside watching his former teammates, Gilgeous-Alexander and NBA All-Defensive first-team choice Luguentz Dort, get acknowledged for his or her greatness. “It means all the things to be right here,” Paul instructed Andscape. “You see Lu lastly make his first all-defensive staff. And attending to take this sport in with [Gilgeous-Alexander’s wife], I’m joyful for him.” -via Andscape / Could 23, 2025
