Clemente Almanza: FINAL: Thunder 105, Nuggets 100. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 34 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists; Chet Holmgren – 18 points, 13 rebounds, 5 blocks; Vasilije Micic – 12 points, 5 assists; Aaron Wiggins – 12 points. Aaron Gordon – 16 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 blocks; Jamal Murray – 16 points; Michael Porter Jr. – 15 points, 8 rebounds OKC is 33-15
Source: Twitter @CAlmanza1007
Source: Twitter @CAlmanza1007
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Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander smiled when asked if he thinks about ever scoring 60 or 70 points: “It’ll come one day. Hopefully sooner than later, just to get a taste of it.”
SGA said once he hits the court, he doesn’t think about that kind of thing.
“If it happens, it happens.” – 11:08 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander smiled when asked if he thinks about ever scoring 60 or 70 points: “It’ll come one day. Hopefully sooner than later, just to get a taste of it.”
SGA said once he hits the court, he doesn’t think about that kind of thing.
“If it happens, it happens.” – 11:08 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA on having a huge scoring night like Luka, Embiid, Booker and KAT did last week: “It’ll come one day. Hopefully sooner rather than later.” – 11:06 PM
SGA on having a huge scoring night like Luka, Embiid, Booker and KAT did last week: “It’ll come one day. Hopefully sooner rather than later.” – 11:06 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
“Some very talented basketball players in this league, it’s remarkable to watch.” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the latest scoring outbursts around the NBA
“It’ll come one day, hopefully sooner rather than later, just to get a taste of it” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander chuckled when… – 11:05 PM
“Some very talented basketball players in this league, it’s remarkable to watch.” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the latest scoring outbursts around the NBA
“It’ll come one day, hopefully sooner rather than later, just to get a taste of it” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander chuckled when… – 11:05 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
“We have guys who want to win, and do whatever it takes” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said when asked about the hustle plays late in this one despite the grueling month – 11:02 PM
“We have guys who want to win, and do whatever it takes” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said when asked about the hustle plays late in this one despite the grueling month – 11:02 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said he wasn’t sure if he’d be able to play tonight.
“Dealing with a little bit of illness. But I feel good enough to play obviously.”
SGA’s “good enough”: 34 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks. – 11:01 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said he wasn’t sure if he’d be able to play tonight.
“Dealing with a little bit of illness. But I feel good enough to play obviously.”
SGA’s “good enough”: 34 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 2 blocks. – 11:01 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA said he’s dealing with a bit of an illness but felt good enough to play – 11:00 PM
SGA said he’s dealing with a bit of an illness but felt good enough to play – 11:00 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Vasilije Micic: “He was really good. He gave us a spark off the bench. Stepped up in that role with Dub out.”
Vasa had a career high 12 points along with 5 assists. – 10:59 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Vasilije Micic: “He was really good. He gave us a spark off the bench. Stepped up in that role with Dub out.”
Vasa had a career high 12 points along with 5 assists. – 10:59 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA on Micic: “He was really good. Gave us a spark off the bench.” – 10:58 PM
SGA on Micic: “He was really good. Gave us a spark off the bench.” – 10:58 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s last 8 games
34 PTS
37 PTS
31 PTS
31 PTS
32 PTS
33 PTS
33 PTS
31 PTS
Mr. Reliable – 10:28 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s last 8 games
34 PTS
37 PTS
31 PTS
31 PTS
32 PTS
33 PTS
33 PTS
31 PTS
Mr. Reliable – 10:28 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
FINAL: Thunder 105, Nuggets 100
SGA – 34 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists
Chet – 18 points, 13 rebounds, 5 blocks
Micic – 12 points, 5 assists
Wiggins – 12 points
Gordon – 16 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 blocks
Murray – 16 points
MPJ – 15 points, 8 rebounds
OKC is 33-15 – 10:26 PM
FINAL: Thunder 105, Nuggets 100
SGA – 34 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists
Chet – 18 points, 13 rebounds, 5 blocks
Micic – 12 points, 5 assists
Wiggins – 12 points
Gordon – 16 points, 13 rebounds, 7 assists, 4 blocks
Murray – 16 points
MPJ – 15 points, 8 rebounds
OKC is 33-15 – 10:26 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Loud MVP chants as SGA likely seals it for the season series victory for the Thunder over the Nuggets pic.twitter.com/UJkY2ou1fe – 10:22 PM
Loud MVP chants as SGA likely seals it for the season series victory for the Thunder over the Nuggets pic.twitter.com/UJkY2ou1fe – 10:22 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 30+ points in 36 of 47 games this season.
SGA is #1 in 30 point games. He has 5 more than #2 Luka Doncic. – 10:14 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 30+ points in 36 of 47 games this season.
SGA is #1 in 30 point games. He has 5 more than #2 Luka Doncic. – 10:14 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder closing lineup:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Cason Wallace
Lu Dort
Aaron Wiggins
Chet Holmgren – 10:13 PM
Thunder closing lineup:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Cason Wallace
Lu Dort
Aaron Wiggins
Chet Holmgren – 10:13 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knocks home a step back 3 putting the Thunder up 10, then chases down Murray at the rim as the Nuggets try for some artificial transition points – 10:09 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knocks home a step back 3 putting the Thunder up 10, then chases down Murray at the rim as the Nuggets try for some artificial transition points – 10:09 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with M-V-P chants now with 25 points in this one pic.twitter.com/LdfCqVctoZ – 10:09 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with M-V-P chants now with 25 points in this one pic.twitter.com/LdfCqVctoZ – 10:09 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Another great feed by Vasilije Micic just playing hot potato out there getting it right to Jaylin Williams for the turn around finish. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander checking back in at 5:36 OKC up 92-81. – 10:04 PM
Another great feed by Vasilije Micic just playing hot potato out there getting it right to Jaylin Williams for the turn around finish. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander checking back in at 5:36 OKC up 92-81. – 10:04 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder finish the 3rd quarter on a 9-2 run in the last 1 minute and 20 seconds.
Cason Wallace 3
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 3
Chet Holmgren 3
Thunder up 1 point heading into the final frame. – 9:48 PM
Thunder finish the 3rd quarter on a 9-2 run in the last 1 minute and 20 seconds.
Cason Wallace 3
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 3
Chet Holmgren 3
Thunder up 1 point heading into the final frame. – 9:48 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 3Q: Thunder 73, Nuggets 72
SGA – 21 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists
Chet – 11 points, 10 rebounds, 4 blocks
Wiggins – 12 points
Murray – 14 points
Jackson – 14 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds
Gordon – 7 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 blocks – 9:48 PM
End of 3Q: Thunder 73, Nuggets 72
SGA – 21 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists
Chet – 11 points, 10 rebounds, 4 blocks
Wiggins – 12 points
Murray – 14 points
Jackson – 14 points, 4 assists, 3 rebounds
Gordon – 7 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 blocks – 9:48 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
I am interested to see how the Thunder handle the start of the 4th with no Jalen Williams. Could see Josh Giddey back in, could see Cason Wallace slide over to do more on ball stuff, Vasilije Micic in to close the third right now. Have to land a punch or two before SGA returns – 9:45 PM
I am interested to see how the Thunder handle the start of the 4th with no Jalen Williams. Could see Josh Giddey back in, could see Cason Wallace slide over to do more on ball stuff, Vasilije Micic in to close the third right now. Have to land a punch or two before SGA returns – 9:45 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Interesting lineup on the floor again for OKC
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Vasilije Micic
Cason Wallace
Ousmane Dieng
Jaylin Williams – 9:41 PM
Interesting lineup on the floor again for OKC
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Vasilije Micic
Cason Wallace
Ousmane Dieng
Jaylin Williams – 9:41 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s awareness is such an elite skill, always knows how to counter the pressure, and uses the high arcing lay up there to prevent a contest and get the finish. He is up to 18 points with 5:21 left in the third frame. – 9:35 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s awareness is such an elite skill, always knows how to counter the pressure, and uses the high arcing lay up there to prevent a contest and get the finish. He is up to 18 points with 5:21 left in the third frame. – 9:35 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
OKC was down 13 points in the first half.
Back to back SGA buckets gives OKC a 63-61 lead. – 9:35 PM
OKC was down 13 points in the first half.
Back to back SGA buckets gives OKC a 63-61 lead. – 9:35 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Aaron Wiggins is tied with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the Thunder team-high with 12 points trying to get this tweet off before SGA scores again – 9:28 PM
Aaron Wiggins is tied with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the Thunder team-high with 12 points trying to get this tweet off before SGA scores again – 9:28 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
HALF: Nuggets 51, Thunder 47
SGA – 12 points, 4 assists
Chet – 5 points, 7 rebounds, 4 blocks
Wiggins – 8 points, 2 assists
Jackson – 12 points
MPJ – 7 points, 6 rebounds
Murray – 7 points – 9:16 PM
HALF: Nuggets 51, Thunder 47
SGA – 12 points, 4 assists
Chet – 5 points, 7 rebounds, 4 blocks
Wiggins – 8 points, 2 assists
Jackson – 12 points
MPJ – 7 points, 6 rebounds
Murray – 7 points – 9:16 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets held Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to 4-11 shooting that half. Great defensive effort from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Peyton Watson and others. – 9:11 PM
Nuggets held Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to 4-11 shooting that half. Great defensive effort from Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Peyton Watson and others. – 9:11 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Thunder 51-47.
Denver’s doing a good job on SGA. That probably won’t continue, but they’re showing hands and not allowing the easy FTs.
Zero points for Murray in the 2nd quarter. Dort and Chet made his life hell. Need him. pic.twitter.com/V2aojxlQQ6 – 9:10 PM
Halftime Rotations for the Nuggets as they lead the Thunder 51-47.
Denver’s doing a good job on SGA. That probably won’t continue, but they’re showing hands and not allowing the easy FTs.
Zero points for Murray in the 2nd quarter. Dort and Chet made his life hell. Need him. pic.twitter.com/V2aojxlQQ6 – 9:10 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Nuggets held Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to 4-11 shooting that half. Great defensive effort from Kenatvious Caldwell-Pope, Peyton Watson and others. – 9:09 PM
Nuggets held Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to 4-11 shooting that half. Great defensive effort from Kenatvious Caldwell-Pope, Peyton Watson and others. – 9:09 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
HALF: Nuggets 51, Nuggets 47
SGA – 12 points, 4 assists
Chet – 5 points, 7 rebounds, 4 blocks
Wiggins – 8 points, 2 assists
Jackson – 12 points
MPJ – 7 points, 6 rebounds
Murray – 7 points – 9:08 PM
HALF: Nuggets 51, Nuggets 47
SGA – 12 points, 4 assists
Chet – 5 points, 7 rebounds, 4 blocks
Wiggins – 8 points, 2 assists
Jackson – 12 points
MPJ – 7 points, 6 rebounds
Murray – 7 points – 9:08 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault wisely closing the half with 8.9 seconds left by throwing Lindy Waters III and Davis Bertans in to give them a ton of shooters around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the final poss. Flanked by Wiggins and Holmgren as well. – 9:07 PM
Mark Daigneault wisely closing the half with 8.9 seconds left by throwing Lindy Waters III and Davis Bertans in to give them a ton of shooters around Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for the final poss. Flanked by Wiggins and Holmgren as well. – 9:07 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Vasilije Micic has scored or assisted on all 9 of OKC’s 2nd quarter points.
With Jalen Williams out, someone is going to have to step up to run the second unit. Micic is keeping OKC in it while SGA sits. – 8:46 PM
Vasilije Micic has scored or assisted on all 9 of OKC’s 2nd quarter points.
With Jalen Williams out, someone is going to have to step up to run the second unit. Micic is keeping OKC in it while SGA sits. – 8:46 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder 1st quarter scoring
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 4-9 for 10 points
Everyone else: 3-16 for 9 points – 8:36 PM
Thunder 1st quarter scoring
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 4-9 for 10 points
Everyone else: 3-16 for 9 points – 8:36 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 1Q: Nuggets 28, Thunder 19
SGA – 10 points
Giddey – 4 points, 4 rebounds
Murray – 7 points
KCP – 5 points, 4 rebounds – 8:35 PM
End of 1Q: Nuggets 28, Thunder 19
SGA – 10 points
Giddey – 4 points, 4 rebounds
Murray – 7 points
KCP – 5 points, 4 rebounds – 8:35 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
In this game against Denver, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored his 8,000th career point. – 8:27 PM
In this game against Denver, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored his 8,000th career point. – 8:27 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored his 8,000th career point.
SGA passes Markieff Morris for #552 all-time.
31,747 to go to pass LeBron. – 8:27 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored his 8,000th career point.
SGA passes Markieff Morris for #552 all-time.
31,747 to go to pass LeBron. – 8:27 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Aaron Wiggins goes and gets Dort so it is now
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Cason Wallace
Lindy Waters III
Aaron Wiggins
Jaylin Williams – 8:25 PM
Aaron Wiggins goes and gets Dort so it is now
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Cason Wallace
Lindy Waters III
Aaron Wiggins
Jaylin Williams – 8:25 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Nuggets
SGA
Dort
Giddey
Kenrich
Chet
Kenny Hustle gets the start with JDub out. – 7:31 PM
Thunder starters vs Nuggets
SGA
Dort
Giddey
Kenrich
Chet
Kenny Hustle gets the start with JDub out. – 7:31 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Lu Dort are available for the Thunder tonight vs. Nuggets. Jalen Williams is out. – 4:51 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Lu Dort are available for the Thunder tonight vs. Nuggets. Jalen Williams is out. – 4:51 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA, Chet Holmgren and Lu Dort are all available tonight.
Nikola Jokic is OUT tonight. – 2:31 PM
SGA, Chet Holmgren and Lu Dort are all available tonight.
Nikola Jokic is OUT tonight. – 2:31 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren & Lu Dort are all available to play tonight – 2:30 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren & Lu Dort are all available to play tonight – 2:30 PM
Anil Gogna @AnilGognaNBA
Updated MVP odds after Embiid injury:
1. Jokic -125
2. SGA +300
3. Luka +500
4. Giannis +700
OKC is only 1 game back of the #1 seed. If they can finish 1st in the West, SGA could make a real case for MVP. – 2:01 PM
Updated MVP odds after Embiid injury:
1. Jokic -125
2. SGA +300
3. Luka +500
4. Giannis +700
OKC is only 1 game back of the #1 seed. If they can finish 1st in the West, SGA could make a real case for MVP. – 2:01 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA & Dort at today’s shootaround pic.twitter.com/NQqf1slaIL – 11:55 AM
SGA & Dort at today’s shootaround pic.twitter.com/NQqf1slaIL – 11:55 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander post shoot around pic.twitter.com/Vgvk7jK0kK – 11:55 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander post shoot around pic.twitter.com/Vgvk7jK0kK – 11:55 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
“With selection stuff like that and awards, I don’t like for people to tell me before. I like to be surprised. I was excited. I thought Steph was going to get it.” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander talks being an All-Star starter, the rise of the Thunder and more. bit.ly/49cOR60 – 9:23 AM
“With selection stuff like that and awards, I don’t like for people to tell me before. I like to be surprised. I was excited. I thought Steph was going to get it.” Shai Gilgeous-Alexander talks being an All-Star starter, the rise of the Thunder and more. bit.ly/49cOR60 – 9:23 AM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA on Chet, JDub & Wallace being named Rising Stars: pic.twitter.com/I87amJ590Q – 11:58 PM
SGA on Chet, JDub & Wallace being named Rising Stars: pic.twitter.com/I87amJ590Q – 11:58 PM
More on this storyline
Keerthika Uthayakumar: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the NBA with 36 thirty-point games this season. That’s the most through the first 48 games of a season since Michael Jordan had 40 in 1986-87. -via Twitter / January 31, 2024
Rylan Stiles: The Thunder have upgraded Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, and Lu Dort to available. pic.twitter.com/csvwBKmG0F -via Twitter @Rylan_Stiles / January 31, 2024
“He’s a killer. He’s a winner. He’s a family guy,” Holmgren said to Andscape of Gilgeous-Alexander. “Everyone has their vices. But that dude has no vices. If you had to pick a vice, it would be fashion. He puts a lot of time into his fashion stuff. I don’t even know how he keeps up with all that. But just a great dude overall. “Everybody has bought in, but it starts with him. Leadership has to start with the guy we’re looking at from the time we walk into the gym until we leave. He is one of those dudes and he stepped into that role extremely well.” -via Andscape / January 31, 2024
