For Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the playoffs are a real test for what he brings to the table. Therefore, he will bring his A-game to the table, especially when considering that he and his Oklahoma City Thunder are to go up against a formidable opponent in the Dallas Mavericks.
The top seeds in each conference showed why they are the top seeds in Game 1 of their second-round series. The Celtics crushed the Cavs while the Thunder’s top two trumped Dallas’ dynamic duo. Here are three stars from Tuesday’s NBA second-round action.
Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn’t have many weaknesses. The two-time All-Star has averaged over 30 points per game in two consecutive seasons and led the Thunder to the Western Conference’s first seed this year.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander produced 29 points, nine rebounds and nine assists to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 117-95 win over the visiting Dallas Mavericks in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Tuesday.
OKLAHOMA CITY — The Dallas Mavericks opened their Western Conference semifinal series against the Oklahoma City Thunder with a 117-95 loss. The result occurred despite a tied score through the first quarter.
No matter what the exact color of the leather is, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was covered in it before Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Dallas Mavericks.
On Wednesday night, the NBA will announce the winner of the Most Valuable Player Award. The long-awaited announcement will sure to stir up some controversy no matter which way the voters lead.
Player prop bet options for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Luka Doncic and others are available when the Oklahoma City Thunder host the Dallas Mavericks at Paycom Center on Tuesday (tipping at 9:30 PM ET).
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Oklahoma City Thunder face the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday at 9:30 PM ET in Game 1 of the second round of the NBA playoffs, and to beat his 3-point over/under, he must make two from downtown.
After a Look of the Day loser to start the week, let's bounce back with an NBA player prop for Tuesday's postseason slate.
The Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks advanced out of the first round without stellar performances from their superstars. But as they prepare
DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks practiced on Sunday following their series-clinching Game 6 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday. Dallas is now preparing to play the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second-round of the NBA playoffs.
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Oklahoma City had waited nearly five days for the reveal of their next opponent in Round 2 following the series sweep against the New Orleans Pelicans.
Sam Presti set out with a plan after Damian Lillard sank a 37-footer at the buzzer to send the Oklahoma City Thunder home back in 2019. That plan has come together faster than anyone expected and has been nearly picture-perfect.
There’s always that one commercial during the NBA playoffs or March Madness that fans get sick of from seeing (or in this case, hearing) so often. This year, that commercial is the AT&T ad featuring Oklahoma City Thunder stars Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren.
Many basketball fans would agree that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the best rising stars in the NBA today. He is an All-Rookie Second team player, an All-NBA First Team player, and a two-time All-Star guard.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shared a post on Instagram that showcased the difference between Kobe Bryant's attitude after a series loss compared to LeBron James' Lakers.
NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his wife Hailey Summers are new parents. On Tuesday, the couple announced the birth of their first child via Instagram.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder recently took care of business by eliminating a Zion Williamson-less New Orleans Pelicans team in the first round.
Jamal Crawford called SGA a "baaaadd man" after his step back jumper gave the Thunder a 20-point lead in the third quarter. The Thunder's All-Star scored 33 points on 13-for-19 shooting, as the Pelicans had no answer for him.
Gilgeous-Alexander has been cooking through the first two games of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. He has averaged 30.5 points on 55 percent shooting from the field.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and Chet Holmgren added 26 as the host Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-92 on Wednesday to take a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference first-round playoff series.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander demonstrated his NBA MVP-caliber talent in a thrilling playoff opener, scoring 28 points, including a pivotal go-ahead basket in the final moments, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a narrow 94-92 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night.
The Oklahoma City Thunder surprised the NBA by finishing with the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference and now All-Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is hoping for another accolade.
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