Clemente Almanza: FINAL: Thunder 118, Wolves 103 SGA – 38 points, 8 assists JDub – 26 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists Chet – 22 points, 4 rebounds Edwards – 32 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists McDaniels – 22 points NAW – 17 points OKC leads 2-0
Source: x.com
Source: x.com
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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Shai scored 38 and the Thunder have a 2-0 lead over the Wolves
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 2:06 AM
Shai scored 38 and the Thunder have a 2-0 lead over the Wolves
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 2:06 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Chet Holmgren on SGA winning MVP:
“It was good for my wrist.”
He shows his new Rolex off that SGA gifted him.
“It means a lot. We see how hard he works. And clearly he takes care of us.
He’s somebody you just want to be around. I couldn’t be happier for him.” – 12:35 AM
Chet Holmgren on SGA winning MVP:
“It was good for my wrist.”
He shows his new Rolex off that SGA gifted him.
“It means a lot. We see how hard he works. And clearly he takes care of us.
He’s somebody you just want to be around. I couldn’t be happier for him.” – 12:35 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams asked by @TVsJerry about all of OKC’s personal accolades: “Not to try to negate your question, but I really try not to think about it too much cause it distracts from what we’re trying to do.“
JDub says did get an opportunity to reflect during the All Star break. – 12:29 AM
Jalen Williams asked by @TVsJerry about all of OKC’s personal accolades: “Not to try to negate your question, but I really try not to think about it too much cause it distracts from what we’re trying to do.“
JDub says did get an opportunity to reflect during the All Star break. – 12:29 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams on SGA’s MVP presentation: “First off, huge congrats to him..
It’s impressive how fast he’s able to turn the page. The flow of emotions that probably go through your head.. he’s able to push those aside. And to have the night he had tonight is really impressive.” pic.x.com/vWcQ9F2vw0 – 12:25 AM
Jalen Williams on SGA’s MVP presentation: “First off, huge congrats to him..
It’s impressive how fast he’s able to turn the page. The flow of emotions that probably go through your head.. he’s able to push those aside. And to have the night he had tonight is really impressive.” pic.x.com/vWcQ9F2vw0 – 12:25 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on what his teenage self would think of him winning MVP:
“Very proud. I’m glad he never gave up. I’m glad he listened to the right people. And I’m glad for the people who have him that advice. They know who they are and how I appreciate them.” – 12:03 AM
SGA on what his teenage self would think of him winning MVP:
“Very proud. I’m glad he never gave up. I’m glad he listened to the right people. And I’m glad for the people who have him that advice. They know who they are and how I appreciate them.” – 12:03 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on Lu Dort making NBA All Defense 1st Team:
“So happy for him. Nothing’s made me happier this year for our team.” – 12:01 AM
SGA on Lu Dort making NBA All Defense 1st Team:
“So happy for him. Nothing’s made me happier this year for our team.” – 12:01 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on the pregame MVP presentation:
“Special moment..
I was a little too juiced up.
I’m glad we won so I can enjoy it and soak it up.” – 12:00 AM
SGA on the pregame MVP presentation:
“Special moment..
I was a little too juiced up.
I’m glad we won so I can enjoy it and soak it up.” – 12:00 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on JDub tonight: “Stepping into his own. Being confident. Making big time plays.
He’s coming into his own. I knew this would happen. He’s a great player and he works hard.” – 12:00 AM
SGA on JDub tonight: “Stepping into his own. Being confident. Making big time plays.
He’s coming into his own. I knew this would happen. He’s a great player and he works hard.” – 12:00 AM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
I am LIVE on the @SportingTrib’s X talking about 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 experts about the Clippers trading SGA and why it was worth it. x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:57 PM
I am LIVE on the @SportingTrib’s X talking about 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 experts about the Clippers trading SGA and why it was worth it. x.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 11:57 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Game 1, 2025 WCF: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attempts 27 field goals and 14 free throws
Game 2, 2025 WCF: Anthony Edwards attempts 26 field goals and 10 free throws – 11:44 PM
Game 1, 2025 WCF: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attempts 27 field goals and 14 free throws
Game 2, 2025 WCF: Anthony Edwards attempts 26 field goals and 10 free throws – 11:44 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Mark Daigneault: “We take great pride in having the same environment day to day.
We had the same environment when we were winning 20 games as we do now.
What makes him [SGA] special is the imprint he’s had on that environment.” – 11:43 PM
Mark Daigneault: “We take great pride in having the same environment day to day.
We had the same environment when we were winning 20 games as we do now.
What makes him [SGA] special is the imprint he’s had on that environment.” – 11:43 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 19 games in the regular season with 30+ points without multiple turnovers, tying a record he set last year.
No other player in the NBA had more than 8 such games this season.
Tonight was 4th game this postseason where SGA hit that mark, most in NBA. pic.x.com/JkRh4vBCCc – 11:30 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 19 games in the regular season with 30+ points without multiple turnovers, tying a record he set last year.
No other player in the NBA had more than 8 such games this season.
Tonight was 4th game this postseason where SGA hit that mark, most in NBA. pic.x.com/JkRh4vBCCc – 11:30 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
The Thunder just keep dominating with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the floor. pic.x.com/zKM2xJlk6Z – 11:27 PM
The Thunder just keep dominating with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the floor. pic.x.com/zKM2xJlk6Z – 11:27 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Thunder led NBA in AST-TO ratio this season (2.29)
In Game 2 vs Timberwolves, Thunder had 30 assists and only 8 turnovers. That 3.75 ratio is their best of the 2025 postseason so far.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams combined for 13 assists and only one turnover. – 11:25 PM
Thunder led NBA in AST-TO ratio this season (2.29)
In Game 2 vs Timberwolves, Thunder had 30 assists and only 8 turnovers. That 3.75 ratio is their best of the 2025 postseason so far.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams combined for 13 assists and only one turnover. – 11:25 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder Big 3 all scored 20+ tonight.
SGA 38 PTS
JDub 26 PTS
Chet 22 PTS – 11:20 PM
Thunder Big 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 Game 2
38 PTS
12-21 FG
3 REB
8 AST
3 STL
1 TO
+25
On the night SGA got the MVP trophy. pic.x.com/EC0pMghfIu – 11:19 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Game 2
38 PTS
12-21 FG
3 REB
8 AST
3 STL
1 TO
+25
On the night SGA got the MVP trophy. pic.x.com/EC0pMghfIu – 11:19 PM
Royce Young @royceyoung
SGA in his first game as the MVP:
38 points on 12-21 shooting plus 8 assists.
A masterpiece. – 11:17 PM
SGA in his first game as the MVP:
38 points on 12-21 shooting plus 8 assists.
A masterpiece. – 11:17 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Shai last five 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 first player in franchise history with 5 consecutive 30-point playoff games. pic.x.com/X7F8L9lF7B – 11:17 PM
Shai last five 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 first player in franchise history with 5 consecutive 30-point playoff games. pic.x.com/X7F8L9lF7B – 11:17 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams in Game 2
26 PTS
12-20 FG
10 REB
5 AST
1 STL
0 TO pic.x.com/Iu9bddL9hj – 11:16 PM
Jalen Williams in Game 2
26 PTS
12-20 FG
10 REB
5 AST
1 STL
0 TO pic.x.com/Iu9bddL9hj – 11:16 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Shai in his first game as MVP:
38 PTS
8 AST
3 STL
13-15 FT
+25
Ties MVP KD for the most 30-point games (58) by a Thunder player in a season + playoff run. pic.x.com/HHdVn1gaEw – 11:16 PM
Shai in his first game as MVP:
38 PTS
8 AST
3 STL
13-15 FT
+25
Ties MVP KD for the most 30-point games (58) by a Thunder player in a season + playoff run. pic.x.com/HHdVn1gaEw – 11:16 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
If Shai got that call Ant just got, My Lord, would this place be a barn fire. It is the right call, he deserves FTs, but the way it is covered is so easy to see how fake the media/fans are if you would just watch the games. – 11:14 PM
If Shai got that call Ant just got, My Lord, would this place be a barn fire. It is the right call, he deserves FTs, but the way it is covered is so easy to see how fake the media/fans are if you would just watch the games. – 11:14 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Shai: drives away from oncoming double team, attacks Naz Reid’s rim protection – 11:13 PM
Shai: drives away from oncoming double team, attacks Naz Reid’s rim protection – 11:13 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
This comeback attempt isn’t February. Thunder making the Wolves pay for doubling Shai, and OKC has enough offense that they’re gonna keep the Wolves at bay despite it getting to 10. – 11:12 PM
This comeback attempt isn’t February. Thunder making the Wolves pay for doubling Shai, and OKC has enough offense that they’re gonna keep the Wolves at bay despite it getting to 10. – 11:12 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams has been awesome tonight.
Big bucket after big bucket to help OKC close this one out. – 11:12 PM
Jalen Williams has been awesome tonight.
Big bucket after big bucket to help OKC close this one out. – 11:12 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA picks up his 5th foul.
Mark Daigneault challenges the call.
This feels like a big one.
2:33 to go. – 11:08 PM
SGA picks up his 5th foul.
Mark Daigneault challenges the call.
This feels like a big one.
2:33 to go. – 11:08 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault is challenging this foul on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. – 11:08 PM
Mark Daigneault is challenging this foul on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. – 11:08 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams with what feels like a massive bucket.
Wolves got it down to 11 points.
Some nervous energy in Paycom.
JDub gets it to 107-94.
3:40 to go – 11:05 PM
Jalen Williams with what feels like a massive bucket.
Wolves got it down to 11 points.
Some nervous energy in Paycom.
JDub gets it to 107-94.
3:40 to go – 11:05 PM
Nick Wright @getnickwright
Props to SGA for playing the first 3 quarters of tonight’s game like the true superstar/MVP he is.
Unfortunate that in the 4th he couldn’t help himself but to start going for every jabroni call he could find, but an admirable start for a guy who is going to be the Finals MVP. – 11:01 PM
Props to SGA for playing the first 3 quarters of tonight’s game like the true superstar/MVP he is.
Unfortunate that in the 4th he couldn’t help himself but to start going for every jabroni call he could find, but an admirable start for a guy who is going to be the Finals MVP. – 11:01 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
Jaden McDaniels is called for a Flagrant 1 foul for shoving Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. SGA gets two FTs and OKC retains possession. – 11:00 PM
Jaden McDaniels is called for a Flagrant 1 foul for shoving Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. SGA gets two FTs and OKC retains possession. – 11:00 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Minnesota is such a soft team and the second half of this game has shown that. Rolling over in the third quarter into pushing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the back because you can’t guard him. It’s a flagrant foul now on Jaden McDaniels – 10:59 PM
Minnesota is such a soft team and the second half of this game has shown that. Rolling over in the third quarter into pushing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the back because you can’t guard him. It’s a flagrant foul now on Jaden McDaniels – 10:59 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Fully extended push on SGA from McDaniels.
Flagrant 1 foul.
Sure it will turn into a slo-mo edit in which NBA twitter says it was grifting. – 10:59 PM
Fully extended push on SGA from McDaniels.
Flagrant 1 foul.
Sure it will turn into a slo-mo edit in which NBA twitter says it was grifting. – 10:59 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Lu Dort and company were not thrilled with Naz Reid after a frustration foul on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pic.x.com/827S8ZAD9q – 10:58 PM
Lu Dort and company were not 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 starting 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 starting 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 ground after that latest foul. – 10:57 PM
Frustration for Jaden McDaniels, who shoves SGA to the ground after that latest foul. – 10:57 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Wolves jumped out 13-4 to start the 4th roster and cut the deficit to 13.
SGA hits a midrange jumper and 1 free throw to stop the bleeding a bit.
Thunder up 100-84.
7:12 to go. – 10:55 PM
Wolves jumped out 13-4 to start the 4th roster and cut the deficit to 13.
SGA hits a midrange jumper and 1 free throw to stop the bleeding a bit.
Thunder up 100-84.
7:12 to go. – 10:55 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
SGA was 2-for-13 in the 1st half of Game 1.
In the four quarters since, the MVP has 39 points on 14-for-23 shooting (61%) – 10:01 PM
SGA was 2-for-13 in the 1st half of Game 1.
In the four quarters since, the MVP has 39 points on 14-for-23 shooting (61%) – 10:01 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Free throws in first half of Game 2!
Minnesota Timberwolves: 1/1 (fewest by OKC opponent in 1st half all season)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 6/6
Chet Holmgren: 4/4
Rest of Thunder: none
*not a comment on the officiating – 9:49 PM
Free throws in first half of Game 2!
Minnesota Timberwolves: 1/1 (fewest by OKC opponent in 1st half all season)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 6/6
Chet Holmgren: 4/4
Rest of Thunder: none
*not a comment on the officiating – 9:49 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Thunder only went 4-of-20 on 3s in that first half, but made 13 shots between 8-14 feet. SGA and Jalen Williams mid-rangers, Hartenstein floaters, Caruso a couple short shots in the middle of a brief zone. They’re up 58-50. – 9:48 PM
Thunder only went 4-of-20 on 3s in that first half, but made 13 shots between 8-14 feet. SGA and Jalen Williams mid-rangers, Hartenstein floaters, Caruso a couple short shots in the middle of a brief zone. They’re up 58-50. – 9:48 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder up 58-50 at the half.
SGA 19 PTS
Chet 11 PTS
JDub 10 PTS
OKC dominated every facet besides 3 point shooting.
OKC 4-20 3PT
Wolves 9-24 3PT – 9:48 PM
Thunder up 58-50 at the half.
SGA 19 PTS
Chet 11 PTS
JDub 10 PTS
OKC dominated every facet besides 3 point shooting.
OKC 4-20 3PT
Wolves 9-24 3PT – 9:48 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
SGA with 19 at the half, Ant with 16 on 18 shots. OKC leads 58-50 – 9:46 PM
SGA with 19 at the half, Ant with 16 on 18 shots. OKC leads 58-50 – 9:46 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Another tough close to the half like Game 1. Wolves give up the chance at the last shot on that DDV foul (right call or not) and Shai closes with the Thunder’s last 11 points of the second.
Thunder match their largest lead of the night, 58-50 going into the half. – 9:46 PM
Another tough close to the half like Game 1. Wolves give up the chance at the last shot on that DDV foul (right call or not) and Shai closes with the Thunder’s last 11 points of the second.
Thunder match their largest lead of the night, 58-50 going into the half. – 9:46 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the half
19 PTS
6-9 FG
3 REB
4 AST
2 STL
1 TO
+12
SGA scored 5 points in the final 20 seconds of the half. – 9:46 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the half
19 PTS
6-9 FG
3 REB
4 AST
2 STL
1 TO
+12
SGA scored 5 points in the final 20 seconds of the half. – 9:46 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits a massive triple, Dort draws an illegal screen, Mark Daigneault goes offense-defense with IHart-Joe. OKC has a chance at a 5-0 run to close the half with SGA at the line. – 9:44 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits a massive triple, Dort draws an illegal screen, Mark Daigneault goes offense-defense with IHart-Joe. OKC has a chance at a 5-0 run to close the half with SGA at the line. – 9:44 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander palming violation turnover was the first time all playoffs palming was called.
Gilgeous-Alexander was one of 51 players called for palming during the regular season. Gilgeous-Alexander was only tagged once, while Giannis and Garland were hit 3 times – 9:39 PM
The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander palming violation turnover was the first time all playoffs palming was called.
Gilgeous-Alexander was one of 51 players called for palming during the regular season. Gilgeous-Alexander was only tagged once, while Giannis and Garland were hit 3 times – 9:39 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams have made some great decisions on kick outs and Jdub gets rewarded right there with an assist on an AC triple. One dribble kick out from the nail is tough. A rare 3 tonight for OKC. – 9:25 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams have made some great decisions on kick outs and Jdub gets rewarded right there with an assist on an AC triple. One dribble kick out from the nail is tough. A rare 3 tonight for OKC. – 9:25 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
My goodness, Jalen Williams is on a heater. He has gotten to his spots well all postseason, the results are following now. – 9:19 PM
My goodness, Jalen Williams is on a heater. He has gotten to his spots well all postseason, the results are following now. – 9:19 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“Hold it up, 2!”
Jaylin Williams was hyped for SGA to receive his MVP trophy 😂 pic.x.com/cbwbSSLYi6 – 9:10 PM
“Hold it up, 2!”
Jaylin Williams was hyped for SGA to receive his MVP trophy 😂 pic.x.com/cbwbSSLYi6 – 9:10 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Looks like the work SGA put in on his post-up game with Nate Mitchell is paying off … – 9:02 PM
Looks like the work SGA put in on his post-up game with Nate Mitchell is paying off … – 9:02 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are just killing Minnesota in the mid-range right now. Getting anything they want. – 9:00 PM
Jalen Williams and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are just killing Minnesota in the mid-range right now. Getting anything they want. – 9:00 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Jalen Williams staying on the bench during the timeout after he appeared to injure an ankle in that last sequence. – 8:54 PM
Jalen Williams staying on the bench during the timeout after he appeared to injure an ankle in that last sequence. – 8:54 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams goes down and looks like he is in pain.
Gets up and walks to the bench on his own power. – 8:54 PM
Jalen Williams goes down and looks like he is in pain.
Gets up and walks to the bench on his own power. – 8:54 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander called for a foul as Jalen Williams was slow getting up into this timeout. OKC leads 12-10. – 8:53 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander called for a foul as Jalen Williams was slow getting up into this timeout. OKC leads 12-10. – 8:53 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“I didn’t start [SGA] early his freshman year”
@CoachCalArk, Gilgeous-Alexander’s coach at Kentucky, reacts to Shai winning 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 start [SGA] early his freshman year”
@CoachCalArk, Gilgeous-Alexander’s coach at Kentucky, reacts to Shai winning 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 wife, Hailey pic.x.com/y4wPm6GudD – 8:22 PM
SGA dedicating his MVP sneakers to his wife, Hailey
pic.x.com/y4wPm6GudD – 8:22 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“He’s a better person than he is at hooping.”
CP3 joined NBA Countdown to talk about his relationship with SGA pic.x.com/Lkrl5miq2B – 8:12 PM
“He’s a better person than he is at hooping.”
CP3 joined NBA Countdown to talk about his relationship with SGA
pic.x.com/Lkrl5miq2B – 8:12 PM
Brad Townsend @townbrad
ESPN live interview. He’s in OKC to see SGA get his MVP hardware. x.com/all_things_mav… – 8:09 PM
ESPN live interview. He’s in OKC to see SGA get his MVP hardware. x.com/all_things_mav… – 8:09 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Wolves
SGA
Dort
JDub
Chet
Hartenstein
Western Conference Finals
Game 2 – 8:01 PM
Thunder starters vs Wolves
SGA
Dort
JDub
Chet
Hartenstein
Western Conference Finals
Game 2 – 8:01 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Don’t think it was a coincidence this was the picture they chose to paint of SGA.
(h/t @OKCTalk) pic.x.com/vJmmaSKV4o – 7:32 PM
Don’t think it was a coincidence this was the picture they chose to paint of SGA.
(h/t @OKCTalk) pic.x.com/vJmmaSKV4o – 7:32 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
OKC coach Mark Daigneault sidestepped commenting on the credit that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave him in his MVP ceremony, but spoke about how special of a night it was for his team to reflect on their journey this season pic.x.com/eFDgAZUDCY – 6:52 PM
OKC coach Mark Daigneault sidestepped commenting on the credit that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gave him in his MVP ceremony, but spoke about how special of a night it was for his team to reflect on their journey this season pic.x.com/eFDgAZUDCY – 6:52 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
‘My favorite player’: Two-time MVP Steve Nash congratulates OKC’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on winning award (w/video) #ThunderUp #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2025 azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 10:10 AM
‘My favorite player’: Two-time MVP Steve Nash congratulates OKC’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on winning award (w/video) #ThunderUp #NBAPlayoffs #NBAPlayoffs2025 azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 10:10 AM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
“Proud is an understatement” — SGA is the face of a new era for Canadian basketball, but his rise to the peak of the NBA shares core traits with Steve Nash, and will allow the Thunder star to take basketball to new heights: sportsnet.ca/nba/article/nb… – 9:29 AM
“Proud is an understatement” — SGA is the face of a new era for Canadian basketball, but his rise to the peak of the NBA shares core traits with Steve Nash, and will allow the Thunder star to take basketball to new heights: sportsnet.ca/nba/article/nb… – 9:29 AM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
I spoke to Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s mother Nicole and her brother Vaughn, the father of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, about the bond their sons share, and what this playoffs is like for their family.
“There’s so much pride we have at this moment.”
startribune.com/nba-mvp-cousin… – 6:10 AM
I spoke to Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s mother Nicole and her brother Vaughn, the father of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, about the bond their sons share, and what this playoffs is like for their family.
“There’s so much pride we have at this moment.”
startribune.com/nba-mvp-cousin… – 6:10 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
😲 For the seventh straight season, the MVP award has been won by a player born outside of the US!
2019 – Giannis Antetokounmpo 🇬🇷
2020 – Giannis Antetokounmpo 🇬🇷
2021 – Nikola Jokic 🇷🇸
2022 – Nikola Jokic 🇷🇸
2023 – Joel Embiid 🇨🇲
2024 – Nikola Jokic 🇷🇸
2025 – SGA 🇨🇦 pic.x.com/rPp3AihGlP – 4:44 AM
😲 For the seventh straight season, the MVP award has been won by a player born outside of the US!
2019 – Giannis Antetokounmpo 🇬🇷
2020 – Giannis Antetokounmpo 🇬🇷
2021 – Nikola Jokic 🇷🇸
2022 – Nikola Jokic 🇷🇸
2023 – Joel Embiid 🇨🇲
2024 – Nikola Jokic 🇷🇸
2025 – SGA 🇨🇦 pic.x.com/rPp3AihGlP – 4:44 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
OFFICIAL: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander collects season MVP award
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OFFICIAL: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander collects season MVP award
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 3:10 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
New Locked on #Thunder Podcast:
🏀 SGA Wins MVP
🏀 SGA’s MVP Presser
🏀 FT Narrative is out of hand
🏀 Jalen Williams WCF MVP?!
#ThunderUp #FirstListen:
linktr.ee/LockedOnThunder pic.x.com/7HpZl6JFyP – 12:25 AM
New Locked on #Thunder Podcast:
🏀 SGA Wins MVP
🏀 SGA’s MVP Presser
🏀 FT Narrative is out of hand
🏀 Jalen Williams WCF MVP?!
#ThunderUp #FirstListen:
linktr.ee/LockedOnThunder pic.x.com/7HpZl6JFyP – 12:25 AM
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