Josue Pavon: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addresses the “Free-Throw Merchant” moniker: “In terms of the label, I don’t care. Never cared. I’ve shot extra free throws than I did this season. As a result of we’re on the highest of individuals’s radar it’s somewhat extra noticeable… sort of see it as a praise”
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Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dragged OKC up 3-1 in Minnesota 🇨🇦
The MVP of the Season nearly had a 40-point triple-double:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 2:30 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dragged OKC up 3-1 in Minnesota 🇨🇦
The MVP of the Season nearly had a 40-point triple-double:
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/18… – 2:30 AM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
SGA, the Unshakable MVP: 40 Factors and Whole Management in Recreation 4 Win sportando.basketball/en/sga-the-uns… – 1:53 AM
SGA, the Unshakable MVP: 40 Factors and Whole Management in Recreation 4 Win sportando.basketball/en/sga-the-uns… – 1:53 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
“I don’t care. I by no means cared.”
–SGA on being labeled a “free throw service provider” pic.x.com/GOONH24JQY – 12:56 AM
“I don’t care. I by no means cared.”
–SGA on being labeled a “free throw service provider” pic.x.com/GOONH24JQY – 12:56 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on the OKC Large 3:
“We nonetheless have a lot room to develop, which is the scary half.
They’re 23 and 24. They haven’t even hit near their prime but.”
Not near their prime JDub/Chet:
pic.x.com/UQ39SJWJPe – 12:23 AM
SGA on the OKC Large 3:
“We nonetheless have a lot room to develop, which is the scary half.
They’re 23 and 24. They haven’t even hit near their prime but.”
Not near their prime JDub/Chet:
pic.x.com/UQ39SJWJPe – 12:23 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Tonight was the primary sport in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s postseason profession that he had 10 assists
He’s the primary participant this postseason to drop 40 and 10 dimes in the identical sport pic.x.com/3n8dav9XcP – 12:16 AM
Tonight was the primary sport in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s postseason profession that he had 10 assists
He’s the primary participant this postseason to drop 40 and 10 dimes in the identical sport pic.x.com/3n8dav9XcP – 12:16 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA (40 PTS) and JDub (34 PTS) each scored profession playoff highs tonight.
OKC wanted each single a type of factors. – 12:12 AM
SGA (40 PTS) and JDub (34 PTS) each scored profession playoff highs tonight.
OKC wanted each single a type of factors. – 12:12 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Enjoyable with Thunder lineups, Recreation 4:
– OKC outscored MIN by 1 in 6 min. with beginning 5-man lineup (SGA / Dort / Dub / Chet / Hartenstein)
– OKC outscored MIN by 1 in 11 min. with SGA / Dort / Dub / Chet / Caruso 5-man lineup
– All different OKC 5-man lineups: attract 31 minutes – 12:09 AM
Enjoyable with Thunder lineups, Recreation 4:
– OKC outscored MIN by 1 in 6 min. with beginning 5-man lineup (SGA / Dort / Dub / Chet / Hartenstein)
– OKC outscored MIN by 1 in 11 min. with SGA / Dort / Dub / Chet / Caruso 5-man lineup
– All different OKC 5-man lineups: attract 31 minutes – 12:09 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander requested about Free Throw service provider chants pic.x.com/fne9Lw0RPX – 11:57 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander requested about Free Throw service provider chants pic.x.com/fne9Lw0RPX – 11:57 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Shai is the MVP of the playoffs.
Additionally: Jalen Williams is a Prime 5 participant, per HoopsHype’s International Ranking. pic.x.com/AUz0vH10yI – 11:31 PM
Shai is the MVP of the playoffs.
Additionally: Jalen Williams is a Prime 5 participant, per HoopsHype’s International Ranking. pic.x.com/AUz0vH10yI – 11:31 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA tonight
40 PTS
9 REB
10 AST
1 STL
MVP efficiency. pic.x.com/KUcTlOX8Xu – 11:24 PM
SGA tonight
40 PTS
9 REB
10 AST
1 STL
MVP efficiency. pic.x.com/KUcTlOX8Xu – 11:24 PM
Royce Young @royceyoung
I’ll say, I loved as the sport went alongside the boos for SGA received quieter and quieter as he dropped 40-9-10 on them. – 11:23 PM
I’ll say, I loved as the sport went alongside the boos for SGA received quieter and quieter as he dropped 40-9-10 on them. – 11:23 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
95 Factors for SGA, J-Dub and Chet. Simply their finest playoff sport as a trio, and doubtless their finest total sport too. – 11:23 PM
95 Factors for SGA, J-Dub and Chet. Simply their finest playoff sport as a trio, and doubtless their finest total sport too. – 11:23 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Of Shai’s 10 assists, 8 had been for 3s, one was for a Holmgren jumper together with his foot on the road. Wolves loaded up within the gaps, and remainder of Thunder made them pay as they so typically have didn’t earlier than. – 11:22 PM
Of Shai’s 10 assists, 8 had been for 3s, one was for a Holmgren jumper together with his foot on the road. Wolves loaded up within the gaps, and remainder of Thunder made them pay as they so typically have didn’t earlier than. – 11:22 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
Shai 40 factors, 10 assists. 9 rebounds
JDub 34 factors, 6 3s
Chet 21 factors, 7 rebounds
Thunder one win away from NBA Finals after beating Timberwolves 128-126 in Recreation 4. Recreation 5 in OKC on Wednesday. pic.x.com/Ongj8nQQqX – 11:20 PM
Shai 40 factors, 10 assists. 9 rebounds
JDub 34 factors, 6 3s
Chet 21 factors, 7 rebounds
Thunder one win away from NBA Finals after beating Timberwolves 128-126 in Recreation 4. Recreation 5 in OKC on Wednesday. pic.x.com/Ongj8nQQqX – 11:20 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder win.
What a response after a 40 factors loss in Recreation 3.
SGA, JDub and Chet had been stars tonight.
Thunder up 3-1 and going again to OKC. – 11:20 PM
Thunder win.
What a response after a 40 factors loss in Recreation 3.
SGA, JDub and Chet had been stars tonight.
Thunder up 3-1 and going again to OKC. – 11:20 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Recreation 4:
40 PTS (playoff career-high)
9 REB
10 AST
The fourth participant in NBA historical past with a 40/5/10 sport within the WCF. pic.x.com/OvECNHDNa4 – 11:20 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Recreation 4:
40 PTS (playoff career-high)
9 REB
10 AST
The fourth participant in NBA historical past with a 40/5/10 sport within the WCF. pic.x.com/OvECNHDNa4 – 11:20 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
SGA did the Magic Johnson play from 91, tossing it within the air in hopes the clock runs out – 11:18 PM
SGA did the Magic Johnson play from 91, tossing it within the air in hopes the clock runs out – 11:18 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Naz nails each free throws and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is again on the line to attempt to push this to a 3 level sport. If he can do it, MINN has no timeouts and must go the size of the ground to tie. – 11:16 PM
Naz nails each free throws and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is again on the line to attempt to push this to a 3 level sport. If he can do it, MINN has no timeouts and must go the size of the ground to tie. – 11:16 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, like his cousin Nickeil Alexander-Walker, has set his new postseason profession scoring excessive (earlier: 38 factors). – 11:16 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, like his cousin Nickeil Alexander-Walker, has set his new postseason profession scoring excessive (earlier: 38 factors). – 11:16 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was 10-for-11 from the free-throw line earlier than lacking that free throw. Timberwolves ball with them trailing 126-123 and eight.4 seconds left. – 11:13 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was 10-for-11 from the free-throw line earlier than lacking that free throw. Timberwolves ball with them trailing 126-123 and eight.4 seconds left. – 11:13 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA splits free throws.
Thunder up 126-123.
Wolves ball.
8.4 seconds to go. – 11:12 PM
SGA splits free throws.
Thunder up 126-123.
Wolves ball.
8.4 seconds to go. – 11:12 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Shai makes 1 of two. Wolves have the ball, 8.4 seconds to play, down 126-123. They’re out of timeouts, if Thunder choose to play the foul sport. – 11:11 PM
Shai makes 1 of two. Wolves have the ball, 8.4 seconds to play, down 126-123. They’re out of timeouts, if Thunder choose to play the foul sport. – 11:11 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
OKC in a foul up 3 scenario as SGA splits the FTs with 8.4 left. – 11:11 PM
OKC in a foul up 3 scenario as SGA splits the FTs with 8.4 left. – 11:11 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA hits 2 large free throws.
Ice chilly.
Thunder up 125-121.
Wolves ball.
14.5 seconds to go. – 11:06 PM
SGA hits 2 large free throws.
Ice chilly.
Thunder up 125-121.
Wolves ball.
14.5 seconds to go. – 11:06 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
SGA with 37-10-8
Jalen Williams with 34
Chet with 21-7
Who mentioned Large 3’s are lifeless? – 11:06 PM
SGA with 37-10-8
Jalen Williams with 34
Chet with 21-7
Who mentioned Large 3’s are lifeless? – 11:06 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 21 factors tied his career-best for first half scoring within the postseason, set in Recreation 6 of the 2024 semifinals.
It’s Gilgeous-Alexander’s first 20-point first half since scoring 21 factors within the first half of a win 48 days in the past towards the Lakers. – 10:00 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s 21 factors tied his career-best for first half scoring within the postseason, set in Recreation 6 of the 2024 semifinals.
It’s Gilgeous-Alexander’s first 20-point first half since scoring 21 factors within the first half of a win 48 days in the past towards the Lakers. – 10:00 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
The Thunder lead 65-57 on the half. SGA 21p 6a 5r; Jalen Williams 15p 2a 2s; Chet 10p 5r 2b. For MIN: McDaniels 12p 3r 3s; NAW 11p on 4-of-5 capturing 2s. Edwards was restricted to 4p on 1-for-2; Randle has 5p 4tos. – 9:52 PM
The Thunder lead 65-57 on the half. SGA 21p 6a 5r; Jalen Williams 15p 2a 2s; Chet 10p 5r 2b. For MIN: McDaniels 12p 3r 3s; NAW 11p on 4-of-5 capturing 2s. Edwards was restricted to 4p on 1-for-2; Randle has 5p 4tos. – 9:52 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder up 65-57 on the half.
SGA 21 PTS/6 AST
JDub 15 PTS/2 STL
Chet 10 PTS/2 BLK – 9:50 PM
Thunder up 65-57 on the half.
SGA 21 PTS/6 AST
JDub 15 PTS/2 STL
Chet 10 PTS/2 BLK – 9:50 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Thunder +12 on FGAs. Brutal uphill battle once they have that edge, are defending like this and have SGA/JDub going – 9:50 PM
Thunder +12 on FGAs. Brutal uphill battle once they have that edge, are defending like this and have SGA/JDub going – 9:50 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
OKC is up 65-57 on the half. Taking part in this sport on their phrases. Turnovers; rebounding;
SGA with 21-6-5.
Edwards with two shot makes an attempt – 9:49 PM
OKC is up 65-57 on the half. Taking part in this sport on their phrases. Turnovers; rebounding;
SGA with 21-6-5.
Edwards with two shot makes an attempt – 9:49 PM
Dave McMenamin @mcten
OKC leads 37-30 after an intense 1st Q. Each Wolves participant who entered the sport scored, however Edwards was restricted to simply 2 pts. SGA & Jalen Williams have 13 pts apiece on a mixed 10-for-14 capturing. MIN is capturing 63.2% however have 7 turnovers, in comparison with 3 turnovers for OKC. – 9:13 PM
OKC leads 37-30 after an intense 1st Q. Each Wolves participant who entered the sport scored, however Edwards was restricted to simply 2 pts. SGA & Jalen Williams have 13 pts apiece on a mixed 10-for-14 capturing. MIN is capturing 63.2% however have 7 turnovers, in comparison with 3 turnovers for OKC. – 9:13 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 1st quarter
13 PTS
5-6 FG
1-2 3PT
2-2 FT
4 AST – 9:12 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 1st quarter
13 PTS
5-6 FG
1-2 3PT
2-2 FT
4 AST – 9:12 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder going tremendous small.
SGA
Dort
Caruso
Kenrich
JDub – 9:04 PM
Thunder going tremendous small.
SGA
Dort
Caruso
Kenrich
JDub – 9:04 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Nice job by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams being aggressive early, proper there, SGA makes use of his shoulder and energy to bump Rudy off his spot and get a bucket on the rim OKC by 3. – 8:52 PM
Nice job by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams being aggressive early, proper there, SGA makes use of his shoulder and energy to bump Rudy off his spot and get a bucket on the rim OKC by 3. – 8:52 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Wolves
SGA
Dort
JDub
Chet
Hartenstein
Western Convention Finals
Recreation 4 – 8:06 PM
Thunder starters vs Wolves
SGA
Dort
JDub
Chet
Hartenstein
Western Convention Finals
Recreation 4 – 8:06 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder Beginning Lineup vs. Timberwolves Recreation 4
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren
Isaiah Hartenstein – 8:02 PM
Thunder Beginning Lineup vs. Timberwolves Recreation 4
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren
Isaiah Hartenstein – 8:02 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander exhibiting respect to the workers members throughout warmups 🤝
📺 8:30 PM ET on ESPN pic.x.com/RmYaFy1kTu – 7:44 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander exhibiting respect to the workers members throughout warmups 🤝
📺 8:30 PM ET on ESPN pic.x.com/RmYaFy1kTu – 7:44 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Jaden McDaniels on not fouling Shai in Recreation 3: “Stored my arms out of his capturing movement, or simply stored my arms off him in any respect. … He’ll use his arms to tangle in yours and my arms are so lengthy, it’s like they be getting caught locations I don’t even need them to be.” – 12:25 PM
Jaden McDaniels on not fouling Shai in Recreation 3: “Stored my arms out of his capturing movement, or simply stored my arms off him in any respect. … He’ll use his arms to tangle in yours and my arms are so lengthy, it’s like they be getting caught locations I don’t even need them to be.” – 12:25 PM
Extra on this storyline
Brandon Rahbar: SGA is only the 5th player in NBA history to drop 40-9-10 in the conference finals. (@NBA) pic.x.com/gfpM3WpvpL -via Twitter @BrandonRahbar / Could 27, 2025
“He was special,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “He was really good tonight from start to finish. He picked his spots great. He was aggressive. He stepped into every little thing. He was who he’s. He’s gotten all these awards for good purpose. He proved it tonight.” -via ESPN / Could 27, 2025
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander showing respect to the staff members during warmups -via reddit / Could 27, 2025
