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On Monday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder picked up a huge road win in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals to extend their series lead to 3-1. The Thunder were led by a 40-point near triple double from league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and also got big games from Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren. There […]

On Monday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder took a commanding 3-1 lead in their Western Conference Finals series vs the Minnesota Timberwolves with a narrow Game 4 win on the road. Oklahoma City was led by league MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who scored 40 points to go along with 10 assists and nine rebounds. One of […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are so close to making a return to the NBA Finals, somewhere that the franchise last went to in 2012, when the Bolts were still led by the dynamic trio of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden. Those three have since each won a Most Valuable Player Award, but one […]

MINNEAPOLIS — After beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 128-126 in Game 4 to command a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference Finals, Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to the Target Center’s hostile environment. Gilgeous-Alexander addressed his “Free-throw Merchant” label, a moniker that followed Shai amidst his MVP season and a go-to chant for Timberwolves fans throughout […]

After a thrilling 128–126 Game 4 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Minnesota Timberwolves are facing elimination in the Western Conference Finals. But despite being on the losing end, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch showed professionalism and sportsmanship when addressing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s impact — particularly his ability to get to the line. Gilgeous-Alexander was […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder didn’t just escape with a 128-126 win in Game 4 — they showed exactly why they’re one win from the NBA Finals. And while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 40-point masterpiece powered the victory, it was his postgame words that reminded everyone why he’s the league’s MVP — on and off the court. The […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night, securing a third win in the series and getting themselves to within a game of the NBA Finals. They couldn’t have done it without the MVP in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, or as Timberwolves fans like to call […]

Minnesota Timberwolves fans are livid over a perplexing ref’s decision near the end of Game 4 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Anthony Edwards and company, unfortunately, suffered a heartbreaking 128-126 loss at home and now find themselves down 3-1 in the Western Conference Finals. The Thunder were unconscious from the field down the stretch as […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reached elite NBA territory with his dominant performance in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 128-126 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night. In 40 minutes of action, Gilgeous-Alexander was explosive on the offensive side of the ball. He finished with 40 points, 10 assists, nine […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are just one win away from the NBA Finals as they defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals on Monday night. After losing Game 3 by 42 points, everyone was eager to see how the Thunder would respond in this one. They found themselves in a […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder heard the deafening noise inside the Target Center once again. The Minnesota Timberwolves fans bombarded Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the most, though. Through a reverberating three-word chant that also got Doris Burke to react. SGA took to the free throw line during the first half. The fans did more than raise their voice. […]

Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals was a nightmare for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder lost 143-101 against the Timberwolves that was over early in the second half. OKC fans were shocked after the team surrendered a 72-39 first half that put the game out of reach. The Thunder could make NBA history […]

Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault and his team couldn’t extinguish the fire Minnesota Timberwolves ignited in Game 3. Coming into Target Center with a 2-0 series lead, the Thunder aimed to widen the gap to 3-0. Instead, the Timberwolves unleashed a storm early and never let up. Minnesota ultimately dismantled the Thunder in […]

MINNEAPOLIS — For Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, having a sense of urgency from start to finish goes a long way in the postseason, especially against a Minnesota Timberwolves team facing a 2-0 deficit in the Western Conference Finals. After Timberwolves fans disrupted Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault during his postgame press conference, Gilgeous-Alexander […]

After being battered handily by the brand-new 2025 NBA MVP, Chris Finch knew he needed to find a way to slow down Shai Gilgeous-Alexander if his Minnesota Timberwolves were going to have a chance to remain competitive in the Western Conference Finals. In Game 3, Finch can more or less declare mission accomplished, at least for […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder won Games 1 and 2 of the Western Conference Finals by double digits. However, head coach Mark Daigneault and newly-minted MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander were down big at halftime in game three. Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves went into halftime with a 72-41 lead against one of the best teams in […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shows each game how unguardable he is for the Oklahoma City Thunder. Former Thunder forward Kendrick Perkins offered an anti-SGA tactic for the NBA Playoffs, per a conversation he had with three championship coaches. Perkins, who played for the last Thunder team to make the NBA Finals, shared what the tactic is. Which […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder has gotten the early jump on the Minnesota Timberwolves in winning three of the first four games of the Western Conference finals. The first two games were in Oklahoma City and the Thunder won Game 4 in Minnesota. "[The Thunder] put that belt on the [Timberwolves], with the buckle… This series […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the 2024-25 NBA MVP on Wednesday, and the league announced the 10 players selected to this season’s All-Defensive Teams on Thursday. That left the All-NBA Teams as the last honor to be announced this year, and the 15 top players were revealed by the NBA on Friday night. To nobody’s surprise, […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder are fresh off a Game 2 win at home to put themselves in the driver’s seat of the Western Conference Finals. A team that has been the betting favorite to win the NBA finals since early on in the season is finally on the cusp of accomplishing that feat. OKC now […]

Former NBA center and current ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins declared Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the greatest player in Oklahoma City Thunder history during Friday’s broadcast of NBA Today, citing the MVP’s historic production and postseason dominance. “Let’s talk about SGA. The greatest Thunder of all-time,” Perkins said. “He already joined the company of Michael Jordan this year […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder now lead their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves 2-0 as they recently won Game 2 in convincing fashion. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put on a show once again, finishing with 38 points and leading them to victory. The Thunder guard is coming off of winning the MVP award, and to pay respect to […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their impressive playoff run on Thursday night, securing a 118-103 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals. With the win, Oklahoma City takes a 2-0 lead in the series, led once again by newly crowned MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s relentless scoring and control of the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder got another convincing win against the Minnesota Timberwolves, taking them down 118-103 in Game 2. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander once again had a strong performance finishing with 38 points, as he was just coming off a day where he was announced the MVP of the league. The Thunder star had some special guests […]

As Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is showing why he’s the MVP of the NBA in the Western Conference Finals with the team up 2-0, there have been many critics about his style of play. With some saying that the Thunder guard baits for fouls during the game just to get cheap points at […]

When Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was drafted with the 11th overall pick of the 2018 NBA Draft, little did everyone know that he would blossom into the player he is today. Even the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team that sought him as one of the main returns in the iconic Paul George trade that keeps on giving, […]

With the Oklahoma City Thunder now two wins away from their first NBA Finals appearance since 2012, the spotlight is rightfully on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander—not only for his on-court dominance but for the leadership imprint he’s left on the team. After OKC’s 118-103 Game 2 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals, head […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder may have taken control of the Western Conference Finals, but it was Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s viral moment before Game 2 that had fans buzzing across the NBA world. In a widely shared clip, the 2024-2025 NBA MVP casually signed a fan’s forehead while walking into the arena, setting off a wave of […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is officially the 2025 NBA MVP award winner, and he certainly played like it in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 118-103 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of their Western Conference Finals clash. He put up 38 points on 12-21 shooting from the field and, as per usual, was a force to […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder have maintained a unified front over the last couple of years both during and after their games. They huddle together in courtside interviews and constantly horse around like they are back on the playground. Their youthful enthusiasm is pure and infectious. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the franchise’s leader and superstar, kept that strong […]

It’s been a big week for Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Not only did the Thunder take an early 1-0 lead in the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, but Shai was honored with his first career NBA MVP Award. Ahead of Game 2 of the WCF, Shai’s former Thunder teammate, Chris Paul […]

The 2025 Western Conference Finals features two of the most exciting teams in the NBA with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Oklahoma City Thunder taking on the Minnesota Timberwolves. The talk out of Denver the last few days, however, has been about Michael Malone and his comments regarding the MVP award and Nikola Jokic. Needless to say, […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the 2024-25 MVP award, his All-Star teammate, Jalen Williams, reflected on his season alongside SGA. After beating out Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander gifted $10,000 baskets for Thunder teammates. When Williams reflected on the campaign he’s had with Shai, he reminisced about non-basketball […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gifted his teammates baskets to commemorate winning the 2024-25 MVP award. After his teammates celebrated their new Rolex watches on social media, it was revealed that the expensive watches were just one part of special gift baskets that were given to every one of Gilgeous-Alexander’s Thunder teammates. Gilgeous-Alexander’s gift […]

The foul-baiting with Oklahoma City Thunder MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been a major topic of discussion. However, Richard Jefferson had some interesting words about the MVP. On the Road Trippin Podcast, the former NBA guard detailed what Gilgeous-Alexander said when the team was fighting for a play-in spot. “Shai said, ‘2 years ago, I averaged […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander won the 2024-25 MVP award, he shouted out a special teammate who’s been by his side since heading to Oklahoma City after his rookie season. In his race with the reigning MVP in the Denver Nuggets’ All-Star Nikola Jokic, Gilgeous-Alexander beat out Jokic for Most Valuable Player. Then, […]

When Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stepped onto the stage to accept his 2024–25 NBA MVP award, the moment was supposed to be about him. It quickly became something else. The Oklahoma City Thunder star turned the spotlight toward his wife, Hailey Summers, delivering a tearful, heartfelt tribute that moved not only the room, but basketball fans across […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received a prestigious honor from city mayor David Holt after winning MVP. After Gilgeous-Alexander was named the 2024-25 MVP, beating out Denver Nuggets All-Star Nikola Jokic, the Oklahoma City mayor declared May 22, 2025, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Day. Holt made the announcement about Gilgeous-Alexander’s special honor on his X, formerly […]

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s MVP award is a defining achievement for Oklahoma City Thunder, as he becomes only the third player in Thunder history to secure the league’s highest individual accolade. Yet the impact resonates even more across Canada. By earning this honor, Gilgeous-Alexander follows the trail blazed by Steve Nash, becoming just the second Canadian to […]