Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35 as Thunder hold off Warriors without Stephen Curry, 105-101
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 35 as Thunder hold off Warriors without Stephen Curry, 105-101

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Jalen Williams exited late in the first half with a right eye injury and the Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Curry-less Golden State Warriors 105-101 on Wednesday night. Takeaways Thunder: Oklahoma City capitalized for 15 first-half points of Golden State’s 11 turnovers. Warriors: Golden State dropped to 3-1 without Curry this season, having beaten the Pelicans twice and Houston when the two-time MVP missed time because of a left foot injury. Key stats Golden State’s Buddy Hield finished 5 for 8 from deep — moving past Dirk Nowitzki for 18th on the NBA’s all-time 3s list and within one of tying Jason Kidd for 17th place.

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NBA roundup: Memphis Grizzlies beats Golden State Warriors 51-point loss; LeBron breaks record as Lakers trump Kings
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3 days, 10 hours ago

NBA roundup: Memphis Grizzlies beats Golden State Warriors 51-point loss; LeBron breaks record as Lakers trump Kings

The Hindu  

Santi Aldama scored 21 points and grabbed 14 rebounds for the Memphis Grizzlies, who drained a franchise-best 27 3-pointers to overwhelm the visiting Golden State Warriors 144-93 on Thursday. Lakers 113, Kings 100 LeBron James had 19 points, six rebounds and seven assists while breaking the NBA record for regular-season minutes, helping Los Angeles beat the Sacramento Kings 113-100. De’Aaron …

NBA Cup: Giannis Antetokounmpo carries Bucks past Thunder in final
5 days, 13 hours ago

NBA Cup: Giannis Antetokounmpo carries Bucks past Thunder in final

The Hindu  

Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points, grabbed 18 rebounds and dished 10 assists to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA Cup title with a 97-81 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. The bucket came directly following back-to-back technical fouls on Thunder forward Luguentz Dort and coach Mike Daigneault, leading to two free throws that Lillard sank. Hartenstein paced …

NBA Cup semifinals: Thunder beat Rockets to advance to final
1 week, 2 days ago

NBA Cup semifinals: Thunder beat Rockets to advance to final

LA Times  

Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attempts a layup after slipping past Rockets center Steven Adams during the first half of an NBA Cup semifinal game in Las Vegas on Saturday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 20 of his 32 points in the second half, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away late Saturday night to defeat the Houston Rockets 111-96 and advance …

Oklahoma City puts home win streak on the line against Houston
1 week, 3 days ago

Oklahoma City puts home win streak on the line against Houston

Associated Press  

Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Las Vegas; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Thunder -6; over/under is 213.5 BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Thunder play Houston. Houston ranks fourth in the league scoring 17.8 fast break points per game led by Tari Eason averaging 3.7. LAST 10 …

Green makes late free throws, Rockets beat Warriors 91-90 to reach NBA Cup semifinals
1 week, 4 days ago

Green makes late free throws, Rockets beat Warriors 91-90 to reach NBA Cup semifinals

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Jalen Green made two free throws with 3.5 seconds left and the Houston Rockets beat the Golden State Warriors 91-90 on Wednesday night to advance to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas. Stephen Curry missed a 3-pointer with 11 seconds left and Gary Payton II grabbed the rebound, but Green intercepted his pass and was fouled by …

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 39 as Thunder beat Mavericks 118-104, advance to NBA Cup semifinals
1 week, 5 days ago

Gilgeous-Alexander scores 39 as Thunder beat Mavericks 118-104, advance to NBA Cup semifinals

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 118-104 on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup quarterfinal. Jalen Williams scored 18 points and Isaiah Hartenstein added 10 points and 13 rebounds for the Thunder, who will play Wednesday’s Golden State-Houston winner in a semifinal on Saturday in Las Vegas. Oklahoma City’s …

Golden State visits Houston, aims to end road slide
1 week, 6 days ago

Golden State visits Houston, aims to end road slide

Associated Press  

Golden State Warriors vs. Houston Rockets Houston; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Rockets -2.5; over/under is 221.5 BOTTOM LINE: Golden State will attempt to end its three-game road slide when the Warriors face Houston. Houston is the Western Conference leader with 14.2 offensive rebounds per game led by Alperen Sengun averaging 3.4. LAST 10 GAMES: Rockets: 6-4, averaging …

Warriors' defense tightens up in final minutes in win over Wolves
2 weeks ago

Warriors' defense tightens up in final minutes in win over Wolves

Hindustan Times  

Stephen Curry, Buddy Hield and Jonathan Kuminga combined for 77 points, Gary Payton II made two big defensive plays and the Golden State Warriors held the Minnesota Timberwolves scoreless over the final 4:46 of a 114-106 victory on Sunday night in San Francisco. HT Image Curry finished with a game-high 30 points, Hield went for 27 and Kuminga added 20 …

Kevin Huerter's 26 points leads Kings in 141-97 blowout over Jazz
2 weeks ago

Kevin Huerter's 26 points leads Kings in 141-97 blowout over Jazz

Hindustan Times  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Kevin Huerter had 26 points, including six 3-pointers, and the Sacramento Kings beat the Utah Jazz 141-97 on Sunday night. HT Image The Kings, who have won three of their last four games, are an on offensive tear after scoring 140 points in Friday’s win over the Spurs. The Kings continued dominating with a 43-point third quarter …

Stephen Curry scores 30 and dishes out eight assists as Warriors beat Timberwolves 114-106
2 weeks ago

Stephen Curry scores 30 and dishes out eight assists as Warriors beat Timberwolves 114-106

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry sunk a 39-foot jumper from nearly halfcourt to beat the third-quarter buzzer and finished with 30 points and eight assists, leading the Golden State Warriors past the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-106 on Sunday night in the teams’ second meeting over three days. Hield scored 27 points, including consecutive 3-pointers midway through the third that tied the …

Anthony Edwards has 30 points and 9 assists in the Timberwolves’ 107-90 victory over the Warriors
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Anthony Edwards has 30 points and 9 assists in the Timberwolves’ 107-90 victory over the Warriors

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Anthony Edwards had 30 points and nine assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors 107-90 on Friday night in the first of two games between the teams this weekend. Takeaways Timberwolves: Minnesota has won the last five in the series and four straight at Chase Center since ending a 12-game losing streak on the …

Jonathan Kuminga scores career-high 33 points, Warriors beat Rockets 99-93 to snap 5-game skid
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Jonathan Kuminga scores career-high 33 points, Warriors beat Rockets 99-93 to snap 5-game skid

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Jonathan Kuminga scored a career-high 33 points and made two crucial layups over the final 1:04, and the Golden State Warriors snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Houston Rockets 99-93 on Thursday night. Andrew Wiggins added 23 points and Brandin Podziemski grabbed 12 rebounds for the Warriors in the opening game of a home back-to-back. …

Golden State faces Houston, aims to end 5-game slide
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Golden State faces Houston, aims to end 5-game slide

Associated Press  

Houston Rockets vs. Golden State Warriors San Francisco; Thursday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Golden State looks to break its five-game slide when the Warriors take on Houston. Houston ranks second in the Western Conference with 18.2 fast break points per game led by Tari Eason averaging 3.7. LAST 10 GAMES: Warriors: 4-6, averaging 110.9 points, 49.7 rebounds, 30.2 assists, …

Devin Booker scores 27, Suns win 113-105 as Warriors lose their 4th straight game
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Devin Booker scores 27, Suns win 113-105 as Warriors lose their 4th straight game

Associated Press  

PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 27 points, Kevin Durant added 21 and the Phoenix Suns beat the Golden State Warriors 113-105 on Saturday night. Tyus Jones added 19 points and nine assists, making 7 of 9 shots, including 4 of 5 3-pointers. The Warriors trailed by 17 at halftime but cut the margin to 85-78 by the start of the …

Houston takes on Oklahoma City after Green’s 41-point showing
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Houston takes on Oklahoma City after Green’s 41-point showing

Associated Press  

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Houston Rockets Houston; Sunday, 7 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Houston plays the Oklahoma City Thunder after Jalen Green scored 41 points in the Houston Rockets’ 122-115 overtime win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Oklahoma City ranks eighth in the Western Conference scoring 48.5 points per game in the paint led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander averaging 13.6. LAST 10 …

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 36 points as Thunder defeat Lakers 101-93 in NBA Cup game
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 36 points as Thunder defeat Lakers 101-93 in NBA Cup game

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 36 points, including 15 in the fourth quarter, and the Oklahoma City Thunder held on for a 101-93 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in an NBA Cup game on Friday night. Dalton Knecht scored 20 points, including five 3-pointers for the Lakers, who have dropped four of their last five. Key moment The …

Golden State takes on Phoenix, seeks to end 3-game slide
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3 weeks, 3 days ago

Golden State takes on Phoenix, seeks to end 3-game slide

Associated Press  

Golden State Warriors vs. Phoenix Suns Phoenix; Saturday, 9 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Golden State is looking to end its three-game losing streak with a win over Phoenix. Stephen Curry is scoring 22.4 points per game with 5.4 rebounds and 6.5 assists for the Warriors. LAST 10 GAMES: Suns: 3-7, averaging 112.1 points, 42.0 rebounds, 25.7 assists, 8.0 steals and …

Davis, Lakers square off against the Thunder
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3 weeks, 4 days ago

Davis, Lakers square off against the Thunder

Associated Press  

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Los Angeles Lakers Los Angeles; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Lakers -1; over/under is 229.5 BOTTOM LINE: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder take on Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers in Western Conference play. Los Angeles is fifth in the Western Conference with 27.1 assists per game led by LeBron James …

Golden State takes home win streak into matchup with Oklahoma City
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Golden State takes home win streak into matchup with Oklahoma City

Associated Press  

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Golden State Warriors San Francisco; Wednesday, 10 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Golden State hosts Oklahoma City aiming to extend its five-game home winning streak. Oklahoma City averages 115.2 points while outscoring opponents by 11.3 points per game. LAST 10 GAMES: Warriors: 7-3, averaging 115.5 points, 50.1 rebounds, 29.9 assists, 8.6 steals and 5.0 blocks per game …

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 37 and Thunder bench scores 40 in OKC’s 130-109 rout of Kings
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 37 and Thunder bench scores 40 in OKC’s 130-109 rout of Kings

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 37 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder’s bench players combined for 40 points in a 130-109 win over Sacramento on Monday night that extended the Kings’ losing streak to four. The Kings bench scored half of what the Thunder’s bench did, and Sacramento shot just 25% from 3-point range. The Thunder will play the …

Curry and the Warriors visit conference foe San Antonio
1 month ago

Curry and the Warriors visit conference foe San Antonio

Associated Press  

Golden State Warriors vs. San Antonio Spurs San Antonio; Saturday, 8:30 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -4.5; over/under is 223.5 BOTTOM LINE: The San Antonio Spurs host the Golden State Warriors in Western Conference action Saturday. TOP PERFORMERS: Victor Wembanyama is scoring 22.7 points per game with 10.5 rebounds and 2.8 assists for the Spurs. LAST 10 GAMES: Spurs: …

NBA Roundup: Ty Jerome stars as Cleveland Cavaliers bounce back, Golden State Warriors roll on
1 month ago

NBA Roundup: Ty Jerome stars as Cleveland Cavaliers bounce back, Golden State Warriors roll on

The Hindu  

Ty Jerome scored 29 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back from its first defeat of the season with a 128-100 rout of the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday. The Cavs saw its 15-game unbeaten streak brought to an abrupt end by the Boston Celtics on Tuesday but dominated New Orleans with a wire-to-wire victory before its home crowd. In …

Williams scores 30, Hartenstein has double-double in season debut as Thunder beat Trail Blazers
1 month ago

Williams scores 30, Hartenstein has double-double in season debut as Thunder beat Trail Blazers

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Jalen Williams scored 30 points, Isaiah Hartenstein had a double-double in his season debut, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 109-99 on Wednesday night. Alex Caruso scored 17 points to help Oklahoma City’s bench outscore Portland’s 44-31. Trail Blazers: Oklahoma City scored 28 points off Portland’s 24 turnovers. Key moment Oklahoma City trailed …

Anthony Davis has 31 points and 14 rebounds to lead Lakers past the Pelicans 104-99
1 month ago

Anthony Davis has 31 points and 14 rebounds to lead Lakers past the Pelicans 104-99

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — Anthony Davis had 31 points and 14 rebounds and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to five games with a 104-99 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Saturday night. Takeaways Lakers: Cam Reddish did not play after leaving Friday night’s game in San Antonio earlier than usual.. Austin Reaves scored 10 points but missed …

Draymond Green and Stephen Curry lead balanced Warriors past Grizzlies 123-118
1 month, 1 week ago

Draymond Green and Stephen Curry lead balanced Warriors past Grizzlies 123-118

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Draymond Green had 13 points, eight rebounds and seven assists before a late ejection after two technical fouls in a 33-second span, and the Golden State Warriors beat the Memphis Grizzlies 123-118 on Friday night in a physical NBA Cup game. Stephen Curry overcame a slow start to finish with 13 points, eight rebounds and five assists, …

Golden State faces Memphis, aims for 4th straight home win
1 month, 1 week ago

Golden State faces Memphis, aims for 4th straight home win

Associated Press  

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Golden State Warriors San Francisco; Friday, 10 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Warriors -8.5; over/under is 234.5 BOTTOM LINE: Golden State will try to keep its three-game home win streak intact when the Warriors take on Memphis. Golden State went 46-36 overall and 26-26 in Western Conference action a season ago. The Warriors averaged 29.3 assists per …

Stephen Curry steals the show in Klay Thompson’s emotional return to Chase Center
1 month, 1 week ago

Stephen Curry steals the show in Klay Thompson’s emotional return to Chase Center

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry scored 37 points, including Golden State’s final 12, to rally the Warriors past Klay Thompson and the Dallas Mavericks 120-117 on Tuesday night in an NBA Cup game. Thompson finished with 22 points in an emotional return to Chase Center for the first time since he departed to join Dallas in July. Key moment Coming …

New Orleans visits Oklahoma City following Gilgeous-Alexander’s 45-point game
1 month, 1 week ago

New Orleans visits Oklahoma City following Gilgeous-Alexander’s 45-point game

Associated Press  

New Orleans Pelicans vs. Oklahoma City Thunder Oklahoma City; Wednesday, 7:30 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City takes on the New Orleans Pelicans after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 45 points in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 134-128 win against the Los Angeles Clippers. Oklahoma City went 57-25 overall and 36-16 in Western Conference action a season ago. The Thunder allowed opponents to …

Curry scores 36, OKC loses Holmgren to hip injury in Warriors’ 127-116 win over Thunder
1 month, 1 week ago

Curry scores 36, OKC loses Holmgren to hip injury in Warriors’ 127-116 win over Thunder

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Stephen Curry scored 36 points, and the Golden State Warriors held off a late rally to defeat the Oklahoma City Thunder 127-116 on Sunday night. It was a double whammy for the Thunder as forward Chet Holmgren didn’t return after suffering a right hip injury in the first quarter. A steal and dunk by Alex Caruso cut …

Clippers can’t stop Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from having career-best night in loss
1 month, 1 week ago

Clippers can’t stop Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from having career-best night in loss

LA Times  

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 45 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Clippers 134-128 on Monday night in their first game this season without Chet Holmgren. Takeaways Clippers: Oklahoma City scored 32 points off the Clippers’ 24 turnovers. Thunder: Even with several players injured, Oklahoma City’s depth was too much for the Clippers, especially with the Clippers in …

Stephen Curry scores 27 points to lead Warriors past Celtics 118-112
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Stephen Curry scores 27 points to lead Warriors past Celtics 118-112

Associated Press  

BOSTON — Stephen Curry scored 27 points, Buddy Hield had 16 and the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 118-112 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory. Boston forward Jaylen Brown missed his third straight game with a strained left hip flexor. Takeaways Warriors: They fared a lot better than their last trip to Boston, when they were …

Thunder Dominates Magic, Clinches Seventh Win in Western Conference
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Thunder Dominates Magic, Clinches Seventh Win in Western Conference

Associated Press  

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Orlando Magic 102-86 on Monday night. Jalen Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Isaiah Joe led the Thunder with 23, 21, and 13 points respectively. The Thunder shot 45.9% from the field and held a 24-point lead in the third quarter before cruising to the victory.

Curry's Return Fuels Warriors' Victory
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Curry's Return Fuels Warriors' Victory

Associated Press  

Stephen Curry returned to lead the Golden State Warriors past the Washington Wizards, scoring 18 points in the second half. The Warriors dominated the game, outscoring Washington 125-112. Curry's return gives them a true star to lean on, and the Warriors have shown their depth with 13 players playing between 13:06 and 28:53.

Curry's Comeback Game: Warriors Face Minutes Restriction in Crucial Win
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Curry's Comeback Game: Warriors Face Minutes Restriction in Crucial Win

Associated Press  

Stephen Curry returned to action for the Golden State Warriors in their 125-112 victory over the Washington Wizards. Despite playing only 24:05, Curry scored 24 points, showcasing his ability to contribute despite his limited minutes. The Warriors' bench has been a significant contributor, scoring 60 points in the game. Curry's performance was crucial for the Warriors, who are off to …

Warriors Struggle to Overcome Rockets in Heart-Stopping OT
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Warriors Struggle to Overcome Rockets in Heart-Stopping OT

Associated Press  

The Golden State Warriors overcame a 31-point deficit in the first half against the Houston Rockets in overtime, securing a 127-121 victory. Despite Steph Curry's absence due to a sprained left ankle, the Warriors managed to secure their 14th consecutive regular season win over the Rockets. Buddy Hield led the Warriors with 27 points, while the Rockets' leading scorer was …

Thunder Dominates Bulls, 114-95, in Season Opener
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Thunder Dominates Bulls, 114-95, in Season Opener

Associated Press  

The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated the Chicago Bulls in their season opener, winning 114-95. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 23 points, while Chet Holmgren added 21 points and 16 rebounds. The Thunder dominated the first half, leading 59-39 before taking a 59-39 lead to the locker room. The Bulls struggled from the outside, shooting only 15 of 53 3-pointers …

Thunder Dominates Nuggets in Season Opener, Clinching Top Seed in West
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Thunder Dominates Nuggets in Season Opener, Clinching Top Seed in West

Associated Press  

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Denver Nuggets 102-87 in their season opener. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren led the Thunder with 28 and 25 points respectively, respectively. Holmgren tied a career high with 14 rebounds, and had five assists and blocked four shots. The Thunder took the lead in the third quarter and held on for the win.

Thunder Star Gilgeous-Alexander Stays Focused Despite Rising Expectations
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Thunder Star Gilgeous-Alexander Stays Focused Despite Rising Expectations

Associated Press  

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is now one of the league's elite players and is not flying under the radar. He finished second in the league MVP balloting last season and is a key contributor to the Thunder's success. Gilgeous-Alexander is focused on the little things and is determined to maintain the camaraderie of the team.

NBA Playoffs 2024: Tight finish sends Mavs past Thunder, into Western Conference finals
7 months ago

NBA Playoffs 2024: Tight finish sends Mavs past Thunder, into Western Conference finals

The Hindu  

The Dallas Mavericks led for just one minute during the first 44-plus minutes of Saturday’s postseason game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Washington made two free throws with 2.5 seconds left and Dallas advanced to the Western Conference finals for the second time in the past three seasons with a 117-116 victory over the visiting Thunder. READ | NBA Playoffs …

What went wrong for the promising Thunder and what’s next in OKC?
7 months ago

What went wrong for the promising Thunder and what’s next in OKC?

New York Times  

DALLAS — Two mistakes ultimately doomed the Oklahoma City Thunder late Saturday night in Dallas, defining the final seconds of their Game 6 loss and second-round elimination, ending a 57-win dream season in abrupt, sour fashion. “That’s why I went and got it.” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “I shouldn’t have fouled him.” Said he can’t/won’t watch replay. Next season, he will make …

Williams, Gilgeous-Alexander, lead OKC to a 97-89 Game 4 victory -- and sweep of the Pelicans
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Williams, Gilgeous-Alexander, lead OKC to a 97-89 Game 4 victory -- and sweep of the Pelicans

Associated Press  

NEW ORLEANS — For all the scoring Shai Gilgeous-Alexander does for Oklahoma City, his hustle back on defense after having a shot blocked was a pivotal part of a playoff series-clinching victory over the New Orleans Pelicans. “We just know those little things come with winning and we do it every opportunity we get.” Gilgeous-Alexander had 24 points and 10 …

Oklahoma City looks to secure series against New Orleans in game 4
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Oklahoma City looks to secure series against New Orleans in game 4

Associated Press  

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. New Orleans Pelicans New Orleans; Monday, 8:30 p.m. EDT BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Thunder -4.5; over/under is 204.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Thunder lead series 3-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Oklahoma City Thunder look to clinch the series over the New Orleans Pelicans in game four of the Western Conference first round. Oklahoma City ranks seventh in the …

Stephen Curry wins NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year, adding to his trophy collection
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Stephen Curry wins NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year, adding to his trophy collection

Associated Press  

Golden State’s Stephen Curry led the league in clutch scoring this season, and now he’s got another trophy to add to his collection. Curry was announced Thursday night as the NBA’s Clutch Player of the Year, adding that award to a resume that includes two MVPs, an All-Star Game MVP, an NBA Finals MVP, a Western Conference finals MVP and …

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 28 points as top-seeded Thunder edge Pelicans 94-92 in Game 1
8 months ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 28 points as top-seeded Thunder edge Pelicans 94-92 in Game 1

Associated Press  

OKLAHOMA CITY — Hours after the NBA announced Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was selected as a finalist for the league’s Most Valuable Player award, Oklahoma City’s All-Star guard showed why. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points, including the go-ahead basket in the final minute, and the top-seeded Thunder edged the New Orleans Pelicans 94-92 in Game 1 of their first-round Western Conference playoff series …

Jokic, Doncic and Gilgeous-Alexander finalists for NBA MVP award
8 months ago

Jokic, Doncic and Gilgeous-Alexander finalists for NBA MVP award

China Daily  

LOS ANGELES - Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, the Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are the three finalists for the NBA Most Valuable Player award, the league said Sunday. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and guard Cason Wallace high five during the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US, …

Jokic, Doncic and Gilgeous-Alexander finalists for NBA MVP award
8 months ago

Jokic, Doncic and Gilgeous-Alexander finalists for NBA MVP award

China Daily  

LOS ANGELES - Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic, the Dallas Mavericks' Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are the three finalists for the NBA Most Valuable Player award, the league said Sunday. Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and guard Cason Wallace high five during the second quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at Paycom Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, US, …

Previewing the 1st round of the NBA playoffs, which start on Saturday
8 months ago

Previewing the 1st round of the NBA playoffs, which start on Saturday

Associated Press  

Preview capsules for the first round of the NBA playoffs, which start Saturday. Indiana beat Milwaukee four times in five matchups — an extra game coming with the Pacers’ victory in the semifinals of the In-Season Tournament — and led the league with 123.3 points per game. Story line: The Magic entered the season as one of the NBA’s youngest …

The Kings eliminate the Warriors from play-in tournament with 118-94 win
8 months ago

The Kings eliminate the Warriors from play-in tournament with 118-94 win

Hindustan Times  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Keegan Murray scored 32 points, De'Aaron Fox added 24 and the Sacramento Kings stayed alive in the play-in tournament, eliminating the Golden State Warriors with a 118-94 victory on Tuesday night. The Kings avenged a Game 7 loss at home to Golden State in last year's first round by playing cleaner and being quicker to loose balls …

The Kings eliminate the Warriors from play-in tournament with 118-94 win
8 months ago

The Kings eliminate the Warriors from play-in tournament with 118-94 win

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The chants of “Light the Beam!” started midway through the fourth quarter as the Sacramento Kings kept piling on the Golden State Warriors. Keegan Murray scored 32 points, De’Aaron Fox added 24 and the Kings stayed alive in the play-in tournament, eliminating the Warriors with a 118-94 victory on Tuesday night. Obviously, losing to this team last …

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