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Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 24

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Needs to Find Offense as Playoffs Progress

One of the most prolific scorers in the NBA this season is off to an uncharacteristically slow start in the NBA playoffs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, through two games, isn't the leading scorer and has yet to have a usual high-output, efficient game.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 23

Up 2-0, Thunder will attempt to keep defense turned up against Grizzlies

Oklahoma City enters Thursday's Game 3 of its first-round Western Conference series against the Memphis Grizzlies with a comfortable 2-0 lead. Comfortable as in the two Thunder victories have come by 51 and 19 points.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / The Lead / April 23

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Can’t Afford Any More Off Nights

The Oklahoma City Thunder opened the playoffs with two dominant wins. As the series shifts to Memphis, they’ll need Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to elevate his game and help maintain their momentum.

NBA News / The Predictors / April 23

Thunder defeat Grizzlies, take 2-0 lead in series

The Oklahoma City Thunder rolled past the Memphis Grizzlies 118-99 on Tuesday, April 22, to take a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series, fueled by a 27-point effort from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a dominant team performance on both ends of the floor.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / April 23

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addresses Isaiah Hartenstein taking success from Knicks to OKC, ‘it seems like…’

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been nothing short of impressed with Isaiah Hartenstein’s IQ and took time to praise the big man. The Oklahoma City Thunder did a brilliant job constructing their roster this season.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 23

Why Grizzlies bogged down drive-and-kick game ‘arriving alone’ vs. Thunder

The Memphis Grizzlies were unfazed after a Game 1 blowout but Game 2’s 118-99 scoreline suggests Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Oklahoma City Thunder are still unbothered by the lower-seeded squad.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 23

OKC Thunder Are Rewarding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Memphis Grizzlies Series

The Oklahoma City Thunder have manhandled the Memphis Grizzlies in the first two games of their playoff series. They have managed to do so without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander playing his best basketball.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / April 23

Oklahoma City Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Gets 100% Honest on His Shooting Struggles Vs. Memphis Grizzlies

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hasn’t shot well for the Oklahoma City Thunder in their first-round playoff series against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 2025 MVP candidate and league’s top scorer has only gone 14-for-42 from the field (33.3 percent) en route to accumulating 42 points in the first two matches.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 23

Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s honest review of struggles vs. Grizzlies

OKLAHOMA CITY — Although Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a team-high 27 points in Tuesday’s 118-99 blowout win against the Memphis Grizzlies in Game 2 of their first-round series, it took him 29 attempts to get there.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 22

155 NBA Players Make Clear Choice Between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nikola Jokic

With the NBA Playoffs in full swing, the race for the MVP award has been a popular topic. It's expected to be as tight as ever with Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic looking to win his second in a row, and fourth in five seasons.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 22

Thunder's Big Three lead OKC to commanding Game 2 win over Grizzlies

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren were the stars in another big Thunder win.

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NBA News / Field Level Media / April 22

Thunder stoll past Grizzlies again for 2-0 series edge

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 27 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a another comfortable home win over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies, 118-99 on Tuesday in Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round series.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / April 22

NBA players send clear message in MVP poll, take pick between Jokic and Gilgeous-Alexander, they were right last season

As the end of the NBA regular season came and went, active players were given a chance to reflect on who they thought the MVP is. Every year, it seems like the MVP race is hotly contested, although this year’s race stands to be one of the most scrutinized ever.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 21

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander debuts Converse SHAI 001 ‘Ares’ inspired by his son

The Oklahoma City Thunder have all the expectations of delivering on an NBA Championship as the best team to come out of the Western Conference. Led by

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Field Level Media / April 20

Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander among MVP finalists

Three-time MVP Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets, two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder are the finalists for this season's Most Valuable Player award, the NBA announced Sunday.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gives Thunder GM Sam Presti his flowers after Game 1 win

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has come a long way from a young prospect GM Sam Presti traded for with the Los Angeles Clippers to an ascending MVP candidate.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 20

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Nominated For NBA MVP Award

The Oklahoma City Thunder just wrapped up Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs on Sunday against the Memphis Grizzlies to tip off its first-round series. The No.

NBA News / Memphis Grizzlies on SI / April 20

Grizzlies Make Unfortunate NBA History vs Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1

The Memphis Grizzlies were once the second seed in the Western Conference heading into the All-Star break. However, a late second-half collapse led them to end up with the eighth seed in the West after the play-in tournament, setting up a first-round matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / April 20

Despite underwhelming game from SGA, Thunder destroy Grizzlies

Despite underwhelming performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder destroy Grizzlies in Game 1

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander struggled in Game 1 at home against the Memphis Grizzlies on Sunday, but it didn't matter as the Thunder cruised to a historically dominant win.

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NBA News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 19

James Harden Says All the Players ‘Want to See’ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Win MVP

The regular season has now concluded, and with it, the race for awards has concluded too. Of course, we won't know the outcome for awards until later this summer, but the voting has been finalized.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 19

Top-seeded Thunder face Grizzlies with more left to prove

For much of the season, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has downplayed his team's accomplishments, even as the team ran away with the best record in the Western Conference.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / BasketballNews.com / April 17

Making Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s case as the 2025 NBA MVP

The 2024–25 NBA MVP race has been one of the most compelling in recent years. This discussion has proven to be a two-man race between Nikola Jokic, the Denver Nuggets’ maestro of efficiency and triple-doubles, and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the engine powering the Oklahoma City Thunder’s stunning rise to the top of the league.