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Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has taken a commanding lead in the latest MVP straw poll, surpassing Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic by a significant margin. According to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, the poll, which closely mirrors the league’s official MVP voting, was conducted from Saturday to Monday. Gilgeous-Alexander secured 70 of the 100 first-place […]

Oklahoma City Thunder superstar point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave a hilarious reaction to a wild chant from Minnesota Timberwolves fans. The Thunder had a surprising 116-101 loss to their Western Conference foe in a game they struggled from the field. This clash had a few eye-opening moments, such as Anthony Edwards’ poster dunk on Chet […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexader got a huge vote of confidence in his bid for NBA MVP this season from Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards. Alexander and Edwards are facing off in the last national TV game before the All-Star Break, but the latter had nothing but praise for SGA. “He’s looking like the […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watched All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander help erase a 21-point deficit with an incredible 24-0 fourth-quarter run that led to a 115-101 victory against the Miami Heat. In a game where the Thunder gave up 36 points in the paint in the first half without starting power forward Chet Holmgren […]

Approximately two-thirds of the 2024-25 NBA season is in the books and the postseason races are starting to shape up. The highly methodical Memphis Grizzlies (36-17) still had their sights set on catching the Oklahoma City Thunder (43-9) for the top spot in the Western Conference. However, a humbling loss left the Grizzlies “Thunderstruck” just […]

Welcome back to NBA MVP Mondays on ClutchPoints as we break down the latest rankings among the top players in the league to see who will be taking home the illustrious end-of-season award. After a week-long break due to the NBA trade deadline, we are back in full force to discuss the ongoing debate between […]

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault watched All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reach his third 50+ point performance in three weeks in a 140-109 win against the Phoenix Suns. As Gilgeous-Alexander continues to strengthen his case for this year’s Most Valuable Player award, Daigneault and the Thunder continue to lead the Western Conference with a 40-9 record. After […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recorded his third 50+ point game in three weeks, leading his team to a 140-109 blowout win against the Phoenix Suns. After Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 54 points in a 123-114 win against the Utah Jazz, Shai tallied 52 points the following week in a loss to the Golden […]

Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continued to add to his MVP resume with a stunning performance in the 140-109 win over the Phoenix Suns. The OKC superstar has been neck-and-neck with Nuggets’ center Nikola Jokic for the Michael Jordan Trophy. But Wednesday night’s performance likely gave Shai more wiggle room as the All-Star […]

Oklahoma City Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was an avid watcher of Kobe Bryant growing up. Seeing how the NBA legend approached fans, he follows his idol’s example of being dedicated to his fan base. Following Monday’s matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks, Gilgeous-Alexander answered a question regarding his pregame lines of fans growing and staying […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander followed up head coach Mark Daigneault’s reaction to the Dallas Mavericks trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis. While Daigneault dismissed the Doncic and Davis trade’s impact in the Western Conference, Gilgeous-Alexander gave his honest take on the blockbuster swap. Gilgeous-Alexander says he was taken […]

Even after Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up 52 points, it wasn’t enough as the team lost to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, 116-109. Though the Warriors ruined a masterful performance from the Thunder star, head coach Mark Daigneault would give credit where credit is due after the game. When speaking […]

After outscoring the Golden State Warriors in the first quarter, guiding his team to a 14-point lead (34-20), Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 of his game-high 52 points in the opening frame. It came in a losing effort as the Warriors pulled to within ten (58-48) by halftime before scoring 36 in […]

The Golden State Warriors picked up a big 116-109 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday, but Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still presented a problem for Golden State, just as he does for the rest of the league. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 52 points in the game, and Warriors coach Steve Kerr after the game said that he […]

Even though Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put up 52 points, the Golden State Warriors still overcame a 14-point deficit to defeat the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder 116-109 at Chase Center on Wednesday.  Golden State pulled ahead late with game-winning shots and strong defense, ending Oklahoma City’s three-game winning streak at Chase Center. Gilgeous-Alexander dominated early, scoring […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are on the road taking on the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had one of the most ridiculous quarters you will ever see. In the first quarter, Gilgeous-Alexander had 21 points on 7-8 shooting, and the Warriors had just 20 points. Yes, Gilgeous-Alexander outscored the entire Warriors […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may be one of the best players in the association as he continues to lead the nascent Oklahoma City Thunder to greater and greater heights, but he is not everyone’s cup of coffee — MVP-level play be damned. Gilgeous-Alexander has built a reputation for himself as a free-throw merchant, and his posts on […]

As we approach the halfway point of the 2024-25 NBA season, it has become clear that the NBA MVP race is between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic. While others like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jayson Tatum remain in the hunt, what Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic have done to this point warrants them being in a category of […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder rebounded from their Thursday night loss to the Dallas Mavericks by defeating the Portland Trail Blazers 118-108 on Sunday, January 26. The game also marked Isaiah Hartenstein’s return to the court after missing the Thunder’s previous five matchups. The Thunder’s MVP candidate, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, powered the team with […]

Before the Oklahoma City Thunder faced the Dallas Mavericks, head coach Mark Daigneault spoke to his All-Star guard, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s approach to leading his team while ascending to NBA stardom. For Daigneault, Gilgeous-Alexander’s demeanor and impact on Thunder teammates, coupled with his star talent, makes him an effective leader. Daigneault discussed how impressed he is with how […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named an All-Star starter for the second consecutive season. The NBA announced the All-Star Game starters after Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 54 points in a 123-114 win against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Shai led all Western Conference guards in voting. After the Thunder’s 121-115 loss […]

Before Thursday night’s home game versus the Dallas Mavericks, Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault downplayed the rivalry narrative surrounding both franchises. That will be even easier to do following Oklahoma City’s 121-115 loss, their third defeat against the 2024 Western Conference champions this season. The Mavs’ continued success against the Thunder coincides with […]

The 2024-25 campaign continues to be an outstanding one for star Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The 26-year-old is averaging 32 points per game, placing him at the top of the NBA. He unsurprisingly earned a selection to the NBA All-Star game and was named a starter, but made history on top of […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After beating the Utah Jazz 123-114, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams reacted to All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s career-high 54-point performance. Amid Gilgeous-Alexander approaching the 50-point plateau in the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s win, Williams revealed he expected his teammate to reach his new career high. When Gilgeous-Alexander reached 41 midway through the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault had a somewhat surprising response to Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s career-high 54 points in Wednesday’s win against the Utah Jazz. Daigneault told reporters that Gilgeous-Alexander’s career night didn’t feel all that different. Compared to his better games this season, Daigneault admitted he’s seen better from […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on the verge of making history this offseason. The Oklahoma City Thunder superstar has been so impressive that he doesn’t even need to win league MVP or an NBA title this season to do it. The announcement of the All-NBA teams last season made Gilgeous-Alexander (along with Luka Doncic) the first player […]

Wednesday was quite the day for the Oklahoma City Thunder, head coach Mark Daigneault, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. While they played the Oklahoma City Thunder, they witnessed something historic. As a result, Thunder fans were stunned after Gilgeous-Alexander’s 54-point eruption against the Utah Jazz. He consistently got to his spots and did whatever he wanted. However, […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 54 points in a 123-114 win against the Utah Jazz. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 13 of his 54 points in the game’s last six minutes, securing a nine-point win. But he still believes he could have scored more and had a better game. After the […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to strengthen his case to win his first MVP award, especially when the Oklahoma City Thunder keep on winning. On Wednesday night, Gilgeous-Alexander torched a hapless Utah Jazz team to the tune of a career-high 54 points on 17-35 shooting from the field (3-10 from beyond the arc) and 17-18 from the […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has sat at the very top of the NBA MVP rankings over the last several weeks. This battle between him, Nikola Jokic, and Giannis Antetokounmpo has been close, but now there is a wide gap between Gilgeous-Alexander and the rest of the field. In addition to being tied with Giannis for the league […]

With a commanding 127-101 victory over the Brooklyn Nets, the Oklahoma City Thunder (35-7, .833) secured the best record in the Western Conference through games played on Sunday, Feb. 2. This achievement grants Mark Daigneault his debut appearance as a head coach in the 2025 NBA All-Star Game. Daigneault is set to lead one of […]

On Sunday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder will host the Brooklyn Nets to officially get the second half of their season underway. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is on the injury report for this one, currently listed as questionable for the contest with a right wrist sprain. Here’s everything we know about Gilgeous-Alexander’s injury and his playing status […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks handed Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and his team only its second loss in 21 games in a hard-fought contest that came down to the wire on Friday. The Thunder competed without All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was a late scratch due to soreness in his right wrist before […]

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Oklahoma City Thunder by a final score of 106-98 on Friday night. Kyrie Irving, who did not play on Wednesday due to a lumbar back sprain, returned on Friday and scored 25 points to go along with five assists and five rebounds. After struggling in his initial return […]

After beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 136-116 on the first night of a back-to-back, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is ruled out for Friday’s matchup against the Dallas Mavericks due to a wrist injury. During Thursday’s win, he took a nasty fall, forcing him to wear a wrap on his right wrist during his postgame […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 136-116 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got plenty off his chest, including Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson going off on Lu Dort. After the win, Gilgeous-Alexander discussed the Thunder’s emphatic 30-2 run that changed the game’s complexion. Oklahoma City’s faithful rejoiced as the lead […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — A 30-2 Oklahoma City Thunder run led by All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander set the tone in Thursday’s 134-114 victory against the Cleveland Cavs. Avenging last week’s 129-122 loss against the NBA’s leading Cavs, the Thunder made the Cavs uncomfortable early and often as Cleveland never found its offensive rhythm to combat Oklahoma City’s […]

In a highly anticipated clash between two conference leaders, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a first-half masterclass against the Cleveland Cavaliers, leaving fans and analysts alike in awe. The Oklahoma City Thunder guard poured in 26 points, swiped two steals, and shot an efficient 10-for-15 from the field, propelling OKC to a commanding 23-point lead at halftime. […]

The NBA has released the third results from the fan vote for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, which will be hosted by the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has led in the voting throughout the first two fan voting returns, is once again sitting at the top of the NBA with […]