The Thunder are headed to Las Vegas for the semi-finals of the NBA Cup after pulling away from the Mavericks within the second half for a cushty 118-104 win. There was a lot that Oklahoma City did right in this game, but the highlights went to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who scored 39 on the night and was the best player on the floor.
Supply: NBC Sports
Supply: NBC Sports
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Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops 39 factors to guide his #Thunder to a win over the Mavs that superior his franchise to the #NBACup semifinals in Las Vegas on Saturday. Extra on the Thunder’s star and chief in @andscape. bit.ly/4ivlIID – 1:32 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops 39 factors to guide his #Thunder to a win over the Mavs that superior his franchise to the #NBACup semifinals in Las Vegas on Saturday. Extra on the Thunder’s star and chief in @andscape. bit.ly/4ivlIID – 1:32 AM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Monster 39-point evening from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sends Thunder previous Mavericks to Vegas for NBA Cup semis
nbcsports.com/nba/news/monst… – 12:51 AM
Monster 39-point evening from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sends Thunder previous Mavericks to Vegas for NBA Cup semis
nbcsports.com/nba/news/monst… – 12:51 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
SGA went OFF in opposition to the Mavs 😤
He was the one participant on each groups to attain over 20 factors 😳 pic.x.com/Xq3WubTMQH – 12:28 AM
SGA went OFF in opposition to the Mavs 😤
He was the one participant on each groups to attain over 20 factors 😳 pic.x.com/Xq3WubTMQH – 12:28 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA mentioned Chet Holmgren provides pregame speeches and he gave the crew one tonight.
Shai says that’s most likely why OKC gained tonight. – 12:27 AM
SGA mentioned Chet Holmgren provides pregame speeches and he gave the crew one tonight.
Shai says that’s most likely why OKC gained tonight. – 12:27 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA was requested his response to scoring 39 whereas Luka and Kyrie mixed for 33:
“Hell of a job by Lu and Caso.
It’s extra spectacular to carry them to that low than it’s for me to attain 39.” – 12:25 AM
SGA was requested his response to scoring 39 whereas Luka and Kyrie mixed for 33:
“Hell of a job by Lu and Caso.
It’s extra spectacular to carry them to that low than it’s for me to attain 39.” – 12:25 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Midrange (non-paint 2s) FGs in Oklahoma Metropolis tonight
Mavericks: 2/6
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 6/8 – 12:24 AM
Midrange (non-paint 2s) FGs in Oklahoma Metropolis tonight
Mavericks: 2/6
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 6/8 – 12:24 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was requested if this recreation in opposition to the Mavericks felt completely different with a practice massive like Isaiah Hartenstein “completely” he mentioned “each recreation has felt completely different [With Isaiah Hartenstein in the lineup]” and rattled off the methods Hartenstein impacts OKC. – 12:22 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was requested if this recreation in opposition to the Mavericks felt completely different with a practice massive like Isaiah Hartenstein “completely” he mentioned “each recreation has felt completely different [With Isaiah Hartenstein in the lineup]” and rattled off the methods Hartenstein impacts OKC. – 12:22 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the Mavs: “They got here out of the West final 12 months. Which implies they had been one of the best crew within the West. And I respect that…
That’s the place I need to be. I need to come out of the West and win an NBA Championship.”
pic.x.com/vZv3wN7Yfz – 12:21 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the Mavs: “They got here out of the West final 12 months. Which implies they had been one of the best crew within the West. And I respect that…
That’s the place I need to be. I need to come out of the West and win an NBA Championship.”
pic.x.com/vZv3wN7Yfz – 12:21 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
SGA is one of the best offensive perimeter participant within the league. You’ll be able to argue with ya mama on that one. Younger fella actually like that – 12:13 AM
SGA is one of the best offensive perimeter participant within the league. You’ll be able to argue with ya mama on that one. Younger fella actually like that – 12:13 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did all of it in OKC’s massive win over the Mavs 💪
The Thunder advance to the NBA Cup semifinals
pic.x.com/wZhcoJBZdA – 11:56 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did all of it in OKC’s massive win over the Mavs 💪
The Thunder advance to the NBA Cup semifinals
pic.x.com/wZhcoJBZdA – 11:56 PM
Royce Young @royceyoung
Thunder beat the Mavs 118-104.
– SGA: 39-8-5 + 3 steals
– Dub: 18-7-4
– Hartenstein: 10-13-3
– Dort: 11 and 6 rebounds
– Wallace: 11-8-4
OKC advances to play within the Cup semifinals in Las Vegas this weekend. – 11:46 PM
Thunder beat the Mavs 118-104.
– SGA: 39-8-5 + 3 steals
– Dub: 18-7-4
– Hartenstein: 10-13-3
– Dort: 11 and 6 rebounds
– Wallace: 11-8-4
OKC advances to play within the Cup semifinals in Las Vegas this weekend. – 11:46 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Shai tonight:
39 PTS
8 REB
5 AST
3 STL
15-23 FG
5-9 3P
Destroyed the Mavs. pic.x.com/pVgInzybSS – 11:44 PM
Shai tonight:
39 PTS
8 REB
5 AST
3 STL
15-23 FG
5-9 3P
Destroyed the Mavs. pic.x.com/pVgInzybSS – 11:44 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight
39 PTS
15-23 FG
5-9 3PT
6-6 FT
8 REB
5 AST
3 STL
1 BLK
2 TO
MVP efficiency – 11:44 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight
39 PTS
15-23 FG
5-9 3PT
6-6 FT
8 REB
5 AST
3 STL
1 BLK
2 TO
MVP efficiency – 11:44 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Shai actually bought up off the bench and went again to spanking the Mavs. Snatched that confidence just like the chain Michael Crabtree was carrying in opposition to Aqib Talib – 11:37 PM
Shai actually bought up off the bench and went again to spanking the Mavs. Snatched that confidence just like the chain Michael Crabtree was carrying in opposition to Aqib Talib – 11:37 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
The Mavericks have outscored the Thunder by 10 factors within the 9:14 that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has sat, as of 8:55 left within the fourth quarter. Bleeding factors.
However it’s good when the adjustment is to summon Gilgeous-Alexander to the scorers desk. – 11:27 PM
The Mavericks have outscored the Thunder by 10 factors within the 9:14 that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has sat, as of 8:55 left within the fourth quarter. Bleeding factors.
However it’s good when the adjustment is to summon Gilgeous-Alexander to the scorers desk. – 11:27 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Mavs outscore OKC 14-7 within the first 3 minutes of the 4th quarter.
17 level lead all the way down to 10.
SGA checks again in sooner than normal.
Edit: and instantly hits a 3. – 11:26 PM
Mavs outscore OKC 14-7 within the first 3 minutes of the 4th quarter.
17 level lead all the way down to 10.
SGA checks again in sooner than normal.
Edit: and instantly hits a 3. – 11:26 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Via three quarters in Oklahoma Metropolis!
Dallas Mavericks beginning lineup that features Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving: 37 factors on 39 photographs
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 34 factors on 20 photographs – 11:18 PM
Via three quarters in Oklahoma Metropolis!
Dallas Mavericks beginning lineup that features Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving: 37 factors on 39 photographs
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 34 factors on 20 photographs – 11:18 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Finish of the third quarter sequence:
Alex Caruso jumps on the ground for an offensive rebound, punches it out to Isaiah Joe, Joe hits a leaning 3 pointer on the buzzer, SGA and 18,203 followers lose their thoughts. – 11:16 PM
Finish of the third quarter sequence:
Alex Caruso jumps on the ground for an offensive rebound, punches it out to Isaiah Joe, Joe hits a leaning 3 pointer on the buzzer, SGA and 18,203 followers lose their thoughts. – 11:16 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA 1st quarter: 16 PTS
SGA third quarter: 16 PTS
SGA has been ridiculous tonight. – 11:14 PM
SGA 1st quarter: 16 PTS
SGA third quarter: 16 PTS
SGA has been ridiculous tonight. – 11:14 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has his twelfth 30 level recreation of the season.
SGA is tied for #2 within the NBA for many 30 level video games.
It’s nonetheless the third quarter. – 11:09 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has his twelfth 30 level recreation of the season.
SGA is tied for #2 within the NBA for many 30 level video games.
It’s nonetheless the third quarter. – 11:09 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is outscoring Luka Doncic 24 to 2 with 20 minutes left to play on this recreation – 10:57 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is outscoring Luka Doncic 24 to 2 with 20 minutes left to play on this recreation – 10:57 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Thunder open up the largest lead of the sport, 67-56, with 7:48 left within the third. SGA and Lu Dort doing a lot of the harm in a 10-2 surge to begin the half for the Thunder. – 10:57 PM
Thunder open up the largest lead of the sport, 67-56, with 7:48 left within the third. SGA and Lu Dort doing a lot of the harm in a 10-2 surge to begin the half for the Thunder. – 10:57 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
OKC 8-0 run.
Greatest lead of the sport for both crew.
SGA: 24 PTS
Luka: 2 PTS
Thunder up 67-56. – 10:57 PM
OKC 8-0 run.
Greatest lead of the sport for both crew.
SGA: 24 PTS
Luka: 2 PTS
Thunder up 67-56. – 10:57 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Luka with one among his roughest halves in latest reminiscence, going 1-of-7 from the sphere and notching simply two factors. Provided that, Mavericks most likely fortunate to solely be down 57-54 on the break. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 18 for the Thunder. – 10:35 PM
Luka with one among his roughest halves in latest reminiscence, going 1-of-7 from the sphere and notching simply two factors. Provided that, Mavericks most likely fortunate to solely be down 57-54 on the break. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 18 for the Thunder. – 10:35 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Full shift Shai is healthier than something Dallas has
However now… what occurs when Shai sits… – 10:06 PM
Full shift Shai is healthier than something Dallas has
However now… what occurs when Shai sits… – 10:06 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 1st quarter
16 PTS
5-9 FG
2-4 3PT
3 REB
OKC up 32-24 – 10:03 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 1st quarter
16 PTS
5-9 FG
2-4 3PT
3 REB
OKC up 32-24 – 10:03 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
After Mavericks went up 8-0, Thunder have rattled off a 15-1 blitz and are up 15-9 with 6:57 left within the first. SGA and Lu Dort with a mixed 13 factors. – 9:45 PM
After Mavericks went up 8-0, Thunder have rattled off a 15-1 blitz and are up 15-9 with 6:57 left within the first. SGA and Lu Dort with a mixed 13 factors. – 9:45 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Mavs
SGA
Wallace
Dort
JDub
Hartenstein
West semifinals rematch.
Prime 2 preseason MVP favorites.
Winner goes to Vegas.
📺 TNT – 9:03 PM
Thunder starters vs Mavs
SGA
Wallace
Dort
JDub
Hartenstein
West semifinals rematch.
Prime 2 preseason MVP favorites.
Winner goes to Vegas.
📺 TNT – 9:03 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
“It’s the little issues that you just don’t essentially take into consideration that add up and you actually need within the playoffs. That’s what I may have finished a greater job of final [season],serving to them with the little issues of the season,” OKC’s SGA on Mavs playoff loss. bit.ly/4ivlIID – 5:16 PM
“It’s the little issues that you just don’t essentially take into consideration that add up and you actually need within the playoffs. That’s what I may have finished a greater job of final [season],serving to them with the little issues of the season,” OKC’s SGA on Mavs playoff loss. bit.ly/4ivlIID – 5:16 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Plus/minus chief for each Western crew:
DAL — Luka
DEN — Jokic
GSW — Steph
HOU — Sengun
LAC — Dunn
LAL — D-Lo
MEM — LaRavia
MIN — NAW
NOLA — Matkovic
OKC — Shai
PHO — KD
POR — Banton
SAC — Sabonis
SAS — Paul
UTH — Potter pic.x.com/awFLeflcaH – 4:01 PM
Plus/minus chief for each Western crew:
DAL — Luka
DEN — Jokic
GSW — Steph
HOU — Sengun
LAC — Dunn
LAL — D-Lo
MEM — LaRavia
MIN — NAW
NOLA — Matkovic
OKC — Shai
PHO — KD
POR — Banton
SAC — Sabonis
SAS — Paul
UTH — Potter pic.x.com/awFLeflcaH – 4:01 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
“She is brutally sincere,” Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander mentioned about his spouse. “She performed basketball. She sees issues. If my mindset is off, she makes positive I do know. These are the issues that I can management. And she will see if I put on it on my sleeve.” bit.ly/4ivlIID – 1:16 PM
“She is brutally sincere,” Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander mentioned about his spouse. “She performed basketball. She sees issues. If my mindset is off, she makes positive I do know. These are the issues that I can management. And she will see if I put on it on my sleeve.” bit.ly/4ivlIID – 1:16 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shocked 20 youngsters from the Boys and Ladies Golf equipment of Oklahoma County with a buying spree at Converse on Sunday.
SGA helped every of the youngsters store the shop for $500 of substances. pic.x.com/DLNaMR7tmT – 11:26 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shocked 20 youngsters from the Boys and Ladies Golf equipment of Oklahoma County with a buying spree at Converse on Sunday.
SGA helped every of the youngsters store the shop for $500 of substances. pic.x.com/DLNaMR7tmT – 11:26 AM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
With the highlight on him, Oklahoma Metropolis #Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has grown into his management function. Coming into NBA Cup quarterfinals, main has grow to be ‘second-nature,’ says two-time #NBA All-Star. #NBACup @andscape bit.ly/4ivlIID – 10:47 AM
With the highlight on him, Oklahoma Metropolis #Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has grown into his management function. Coming into NBA Cup quarterfinals, main has grow to be ‘second-nature,’ says two-time #NBA All-Star. #NBACup @andscape bit.ly/4ivlIID – 10:47 AM
Extra on this storyline
Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder are a win away from advancing to the NBA Cup semifinals in Las Vegas on Saturday. To get there, the Thunder should win for the eighth time in 9 video games Tuesday evening over the visiting Dallas Mavericks. There’s further motivation for all of the gamers of the profitable crew: Every one receives $500,000 if the crew wins the NBA Cup. On what he would do with the winnings, Gilgeous-Alexander said: “I would give it away somehow. I don’t know how.” -via Andscape / December 11, 2024
Brandon Rahbar: SGA on why OKC was capable of decelerate Luka Doncic tonight: “Ummm.. Lu Dort.” -via Twitter @BrandonRahbar / December 11, 2024
Rylan Stiles: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander revealed Chet Holmgren gives the pregame speeches before they go out, he gave one tonight “probably why we won” said it was “about 40 seconds” and the message was to “win the game, get some more money, protect home court” -via Twitter @Rylan_Stiles / December 11, 2024
