Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 32
Following a big win against the Celtics, SGA and the Thunder are now 30-5 this season. They've won a franchise-record 15 consecutive games.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 33 points and 11 rebounds, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulled away from the Boston Celtics 105-92 for their franchise-record 15th straight win.
Gilgeous-Alexander saw the matchup as a possible NBA Finals preview. He wanted to see how the red-hot Thunder would square off against the reigning NBA champions. To be the best, you have to beat the best. That's what OKC did in its 105-92 win over the Celtics where it limited them to a season-low 27-point second half.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder ... Victor Wembanyama, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Jayson Tatum are among the top five odds leaders, behind Gilgeous-Alexander and Jokic.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander recently opened up about where he sees himself in the current NBA conversation among the other stars.
Nikola Jokić, averaging 31.2 points, 13.2 rebounds, 9.8 assists, and shooting 55.4%, delivered back-to-back 40-point games against Victor Wembanyama, who is an MVP contender and Defensive Player of the Year favorite.
The NBA MVP race is heating up, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic both getting favorable odds to win the award. Here's what to know.
So some like Alperen Sengun, Domantas Sabonis and Jaren Jackson might get reserve spots. But the real tough decision is measuring Kevin Durant, LeBron James and Anthony Davis against Victor Wembanyama. I’ll go with Durant and LeBron this time — and assume the other two will be in the game.
Kyrie Irving scored 25 points as the Dallas Mavericks brought the high-flying Oklahoma City Thunder down to earth with a 106-98 victory over the Western Conference leaders on Friday.
LiAngelo Ball watched younger brother LaMelo get upper hand over older brother Lonzo in Charlotte’s win against the Chicago Bulls.
Massachusetts native AJ Dybantsa revealed the advice he received from Boston Celtics stars Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum