Shai Gilgeous-Alexander admits 2024 playoff exit via Mavericks still lingers in his mind
Over six months later, the rotten taste from the Oklahoma City Thunder's 2024 playoff exit still lingers on their tongue. While not exactly an eye for an eye, OKC's statement win over the Dallas Maverick to boot them out of the NBA Cup was a therapeutic experience.
Why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Credited Injured Chet Holmgren for Thunder’s Win vs. Mavs
While Holmgren was unable to take the floor and impact the game with his two-way presence, Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still credited the big man for the crucial NBA Cup quarterfinal victory, telling reporters after the 118-104 win that Holmgren's mere presence made on impact on the team.
NBA MVP power rankings: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading OKC in Western Conference
As long as Jokic continues to post triple-double averages, he will be part of the 2024-25 NBA MVP discussion. However, in this installment of NBA MVP power rankings, we’re going to take a look at wins and losses and where a team sits in the standings and give special consideration to MVP candidates whose teams are at or near the top of the standings.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, OKC Thunder advance to NBA Cup semifinals with win vs Mavericks
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 39 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder roared to a 118-104 win over the Dallas Mavericks in the NBA Cup quarterfinals Tuesday night at Paycom Center.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Wants OKC Thunder to be the 'Best'
Several months ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder fell out of the playoffs after losing to the Dallas Mavericks in the second round. Finally, it got one back. The
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets real on 'playoff feel' of NBA Cup victory over Mavericks
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacts to eliminating the Mavericks in their NBA Cup quarter-final matchup.
How Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dominated Luka Dončić to lead Thunder past Mavericks in NBA Cup quarterfinals
In a battle of the two hottest teams and two of the biggest stars in the league, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stole the show with 39 points to lead the Thunder past the Mavericks 118-104 to advance to the NBA Cup semifinals.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Thunder to NBA Cup semifinals
The Thunder are headed to Las Vegas for the semi-finals of the NBA Cup after pulling away from the Mavericks in the second half for a comfortable 118-104 win. There was a lot that Oklahoma City
Gilgeous-Alexander scores 39 as Thunder beat Mavericks 118-104, advance to NBA Cup semifinals
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 118-104 on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup quarterfinal.
Monster 39-point night from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sends Thunder past Mavericks to Vegas for NBA Cup semis
This is not the playoffs, nor is it revenge for last postseason when Dallas eliminated OKC, but it shows how the Thunder have grown.
NBA Cup: Thunder advance to semifinals as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 39, Luka Dončić sputters
With their primary offensive engine sputtering, the Mavericks yielded far too much ground to the Thunder. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had one of his best games of the season with 39 points on 15-of-23 shooting with eight rebounds, five assists and three steals, completely outplaying his superstar counterpart.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's vision as a playmaker fuels OKC Thunder run in NBA Cup
The Thunder will need any advantage Shai Gilgeous-Alexander can give OKC Tuesday night when the Mavericks visit Paycom Center ...
Luka Doncic, Mavs learn next opponent following wild finish to Warriors-Rockets in NBA Cup
Dallas was awaiting its next foe after falling to the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA Cup quarterfinals Tuesday.