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In addition to tying Wilt Chamberlain’s record for most consecutive 20+ point games in NBA history, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reached another feat that only one player has ever accomplished. After joining Chamberlain in an exclusive group, Gilgeous-Alexander joined Los Angeles Lakers All-Star LeBron James in another during the same game — a […]

As the NBA world reacts to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 129-126 win against All-Star Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins called out the three-time MVP. For the second time in 10 days, the Thunder defeated Jokic and the Nuggets at home in another instant classic between the two leading […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Before facing the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman put Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s tying of Wilt Chamberlain’s record of 126 consecutive 20+ point games into perspective. For a record that took 63 years to break, Gilgeous-Alexander’s historic night will go down in history. Ahead of Gilgeous-Alexander reaching one of the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault reflected on what makes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander special after watching him record his 126th consecutive 20+ point game before draining the game-winning 3-pointer in a 129-126 win against the Denver Nuggets. Gilgeous-Alexander handed the Nuggets their second loss in 10 days, as the shorthanded Thunder extended […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their winning ways on Monday evening with a thrilling win over the Denver Nuggets at home. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may very well have solidified his MVP case in this one, knocking down two monster three-pointers in the closing seconds to help secure the win for the Thunder. Oklahoma City was playing […]

In the minds of many NBA fans and prognosticators, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closed the MVP conversation in last night’s 129-126 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Alexander rose up and hit a three-pointer that sealed the hard-fought victory, finishing the night tying Wilt Chamberlain’s record for consecutive 20-point games. But, ESPN’s Stephen A. […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Lu Dort has apologized to Nikola Jokic following a flagrant foul on him in the fourth quarter of their 129-126 victory. Per a quote by Dort obtained by ESPN’s Tim McMahon, he implied that it wasn’t personal and that he was caught up in the competitive moment. “Just lost in the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder got a big win on Monday night against the Denver Nuggets. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the hero once again for the Thunder, hitting the game-winning shot in a 129-126 victory. Gilgeous-Alexander spoke out after the game about his three-point dagger. “I have answers to the test, but I’ve got to see the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the second time in 10 days, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat MVP candidate Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, which led to a parting shot from Jalen Williams. Gilgeous-Alexander’s historic night began when he tied Wilt Chamberlain’s record of 126 consecutive 20+ point games. He sealed the special […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA record for most consecutive 20+ point performances (126), which earned a shoutout from Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic. After a 129-126 Thunder win on Gilgeous-Alexander’s game-winning 3-pointer, Jokic gave the reigning MVP his flowers for making history. Jokic did his best to […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied Wilt Chamberlain’s record for most consecutive 20+ point games in NBA history, he drained a game-winning triple to beat the Denver Nuggets, 129-126. In a duel between the two leading MVP candidates, Gilgeous-Alexander topped Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets with a 35-point performance, ending […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander brought his A-game on Monday night in a huge clash against the Denver Nuggets. The Oklahoma City Thunder were down a few key players, but in the end, Gilgeous-Alexander being at his best was enough to ward off the Nuggets. Try as Denver might, Gilgeous-Alexander was simply too much to handle, as he […]

The much-anticipated meeting between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets lived up to the billing on Monday, as both teams thrilled the fans with a down-to-the-wire finish. When the smoke cleared at Paycom Center, the Thunder came up with the win, 129-126, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander burying the game-winning three-pointer with 2.7 seconds left. […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were missing a slew of key guys on Monday night in another high-intensity clash against the Denver Nuggets. They were without Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, Isaiah Hartenstein, and Alex Caruso, just to name a few. But as long as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on the court, the Thunder remain close to impossible […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Lu Dort and Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic collided again on Monday. Dort previously sparked an uproar on Wednesday with a flagrant foul. Lightning struck twice in the rematch. Dort swings the back of his forearm into Jokic’s face. The Thunder guard got slapped with a brand new flagrant foul called. […]

When it comes to NBA records, Wilt Chamberlain holds many of them, especially when it comes to scoring. But during the Oklahoma City Thunder’s game against the Denver Nuggets on Monday, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied one of Chamberlain’s NBA records, and he will pass him within the next game or so. The NBA record that Thunder […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one 20+ point performance away from tying Hall of Fame center Wilt Chamberlain’s record. It’s been over 64 years since Chamberlain scored 20+ points in 126 consecutive games. Gilgeous-Alexander extended his streak to 125 in the Thunder’s 104-97 win against the Golden State Warriors, leading his team with […]

For the first time since January, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Ajay Mitchell’s name was no longer on the injury report, clearing his return to face the Denver Nuggets at the Paycom Center on Monday. Mitchell suffered a strained abdominal and a sprained left ankle. Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren is listed as questionable after missing Friday’s […]

After he missed the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 104-97 win over the Golden State Warriors led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren could return for Monday night’s showdown against the Denver Nuggets. Holmgren, dealing with the flu, is listed as questionable on the Thunder’s injury report, alongside Alex Caruso (left hip contusion). Starters Jalen Williams (right hamstring) […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — In a game where the Oklahoma City Thunder surrendered a 14-point deficit, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drained a dagger 3-pointer over Golden State Warriors’ Draymond Green with 42.4 seconds left that sealed a 104-97 win. After All-Star Chet Holmgren carried the Thunder in Wednesday’s win against the New York Knicks, it was Gilgeous-Alexander who […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are officially the hottest team in basketball, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is officially the league’s funniest teammate. Following a gritty 104-97 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night, the Thunder extended their winning streak to five games, but the real fireworks happened during the post-game show. Gilgeous-Alexander was brilliant on […]

After Steve Kerr and the Golden State Warriors erased a 14-point deficit, they never led once against All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder in a 104-97 loss. The Thunder regained the lead before keeping the Warriors at bay through the fourth quarter. Kristaps Porzingis played in only his second game since his trade […]

The Golden State Warriors face the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night, and Kristaps Porzingis once again sits at the center of the injury report. The Warriors initially listed Porzingis as questionable due to illness, putting the veteran big man in focus as Golden State looks to win back-to-back games. According to Brett Siegel of […]

Oklahoma City Thunder veteran Alex Caruso addressed Jared McCain’s impact in his first 12 games with his new team, explaining why he’s better suited for the defending champions than for the Philadelphia 76ers. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault discussed what he’s learned about McCain through his first dozen games. Caruso gave most credit to the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault says Jared McCain’s consistency stands out most. Still, he’s learning a lot more about his second-year guard following the deadline trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. Amidst injuries to the defending champions’ backcourt, McCain’s fit with the Thunder has been seamless. Through a dozen games, he’s averaging 11.8 points […]

After playing in only his second game at Madison Square Garden, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Chet Holmgren discussed the significance of playing in the Mecca after his 28 points in a 103-100 win against the New York Knicks. What Holmgren called playing at Madison Square Garden — “a hooper’s dream” — rings true for many […]

Former NBA player Chandler Parsons sent a friendly warning to Knicks’ Jalen Brunson and head coach Mike Brown over accusing Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of foul baiting in Wednesday’s 103-100 loss. After the tightly-contested matchup, Brown gave Thunder’s Gilgeous-Alexander a backhanded compliment for his ability to get to the line. Parsons explained to […]

The New York Knicks didn’t have enough to get past the Oklahoma City Thunder, as they lost 103-100. In close games like that, there are sometimes one or two things that changed the trajectory of the game, and for the Knicks, they believe it was the referees who had a lot to do with the […]

There is just something about the bright lights of Madison Square Garden that brings out the best in the NBA’s rising stars. For Oklahoma City Thunder big man Chet Holmgren, Wednesday night was the perfect stage to showcase why he is a foundational piece of a championship contender. In a back-and-forth battle that came down […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder arrived at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday night looking to prove why they hold the best record in the NBA, but they left with more questions than answers regarding their health. In a physical showdown against the New York Knicks, Oklahoma City lost two of its most important defensive anchors as […]

Denver Nuggets head coach David Adelman is not letting Oklahoma City Thunder’s Lu Dort off the hook for his flagrant-2 foul on All-Star Nikola Jokic, despite the veteran guard’s recent apology. After the Nuggets’ 127-121 loss in overtime, Jokic called Dort’s dirty play an unnecessary move, on Friday. Dort spoke out about the incident for […]

Lu Dort has made a name for himself by being the heart and soul of the Oklahoma City Thunder. He is the one who sets the level of physicality on defense, and his rugged play helped make the Thunder a championship organization. However, his intensity and physical play sometimes cross the line, much like they […]

Since Philadelphia 76ers president of basketball operations Daryl Morey’s trade at the deadline, Oklahoma City Thunder guard Jared McCain is thriving with his new team. McCain finished with 20 points on 8-of-15 shooting off the bench in a 116-108 Thunder win against the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. He also retold the story of how he […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder decided to trade a few of their valuable future draft picks to bring in Jared McCain via trade from the Philadelphia 76ers. McCain hasn’t yet recaptured the heights he reached during his incredible, yet short, rookie season in Philly, but it sure looks like he’s on his way back, if his […]

The Chicago Bulls got bad news aside from losing to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, 116-108. After being taken out in the third quarter due to a foot injury, Matas Buzelis received worse news. After the game, head coach Billy Donovan officially confirmed that Buzelis had sprained his ankle, per K.C. Johnson of The […]

The Chicago Bulls welcomed the defending champion OKC Thunder on Tuesday night. They were looking to repeat victory after a much-needed win last Sunday against the Milwaukee Bucks. Additionally, the Bulls were looking to the likes of Matas Buzelis to get them to victory. However, in the third quarter, Buzelis had to be taken out […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave reporters a positive response following his first two games back from an abdominal injury, he’s ruled out for Tuesday’s matchup against the Chicago Bulls. Gilgeous-Alexander will miss the first leg of the Thunder’s back-to-back, ending against the New York Knicks on Wednesday. He’ll most likely return to […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, the two players who have jockeyed for position at the top of the NBA MVP rankings all season, have played two games against each other so far this season. The Oklahoma City Thunder and SGA claimed the first matchup, which set up a highly anticipated game on Friday between these […]

In his second game since his abdominal injury, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 100-87 win against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. Gilgeous-Alexander guided the Thunder’s 16-point comeback in Friday’s 127-121 win against the Denver Nuggets before watching his team close out the victory in overtime. In Sunday’s game, Gilgeous-Alexander followed […]