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OKC Thunder’s Jaylin Williams Becoming Premier NBA Backup Center

This season hasn’t gone as smooth as Oklahoma City likely would have hoped following the team’s title run. The Thunder have dealt with a handful of injuries, as key contributors like Jalen Williams, Isaiah Hartenstein and Ajay Mitchell have all missed significant time on the court this season.

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Thunder’s Alex Caruso takes jab at NBA Cup after being called a ‘choker’

The Oklahoma City Thunder continued their winning ways on Monday evening with a thrilling win over the Denver Nuggets at home. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander may very well have solidified his MVP case in this one, knocking down two monster three-pointers in the closing seconds to help secure the win for the Thunder.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / March 10

Oklahoma City Thunder: Does Kendrick Perkins Think that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the Best Player?

The Oklahoma City Thunder had another crazy game on Monday night against the Denver Nuggets. Oklahoma City won over Denver by a final score of 129-126.

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The 'Most 20-point games in an NBA season' quiz

An active NBA player has scored 20 points or more in at least 60 games in one season 61 times. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-point games in one NBA postseason' quiz

The 'Most points in a quarter of an NBA Finals game' quiz

The 'Teammates with 30+ points in one NBA Conference Finals game' quiz

Chet Holmgren News / Sneakers on SI / March 10

Chet Holmgren's Nike KD Shoes Pay Tribute to Prince and Minnesota

It is perfectly fitting that Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren has become the second-in-command for Houston Rockets forward Kevin Durant's signature Nike sneaker line.

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Every NBA franchise's most infamous villain

Heroes run the NBA, but every story also needs a villain. For some franchises, it's a particularly hated opponent, but every now and then, it's one of their own.

Jaylin Williams News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / March 10

Jaylin Williams Continues To Step Up When OKC Needs Him Most

The Thunder don’t have to just rely on big-name players to produce in big games. The Oklahoma City Thunder took home a win in a game for the ages, beating the Denver Nuggets 129-126.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / March 10

Ben Stiller Left in Awe of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Viral Remark About Having the Answers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is making NBA history and joining a rare stat line just after having an already dominating MVP season. But none of that would come if he did not believe in himself. Similarly, his performance against the Denver Nuggets on Monday was impressive on its own.

Spencer Jones News / Larry Brown Sports / March 10

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had the coldest quote about his dagger against the Nuggets

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stunned the Denver Nuggets on Monday with a cold step-back 3-pointer in the clutch to give the Oklahoma City Thunder a 129-126 win at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / March 10

OKC Bench Shines in Thunder vs Nuggets Showdown — Again

Going up short-handed against their division rivals, the latest Thunder vs Nuggets duel turned out to be a candidate for the game of the year. SGA and Nikola Jokic were going at it for the whole game, but the Thunder bench made it even more of a spectacle to watch.

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20 NBA players who changed how the game is played

Basketball has changed so, so much since it was first played in the late 1800s. The NBA has a lot to do with this, and there are even a handful of players who can be credited with influencing significant shifts on their own.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 10

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander joins LeBron James in rare NBA stat line

SGA had a historic night on Monday while leading the Oklahoma City Thunder past the Denver Nuggets.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties NBA record in heroic win vs. Nuggets

Steve Kerr’s comment about Shai Gilgeous-Alexander raises bigger NBA rules question

The 25 greatest NBA players six feet tall or under

The 'NBA MVPs' quiz

NBA News / EssentiallySports / March 10

Lu Dort, Daigneault Issue Apology Over Nikola Jokic Flagrant Foul in Nuggets-Thunder

For a few seconds late Monday night, it looked like the NBA had its next real rivalry. Nikola Jokic staggered after catching a wild arm from Lu Dort while fighting through a screen.

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The 'NFL tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Team USA 2026 WBC roster' quiz

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The 'NFL year-by-year sack leaders' quiz

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 10

Thunder’s Jalen Williams appears to take a subtle shot at Nikola Jokic after SGA’s game-winner

OKLAHOMA CITY — For the second time in 10 days, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat MVP candidate Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, which led to a parting shot from Jalen Williams.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / March 10

SGA’s MVP Case Punctuated With Historic Performance

If you think the MVP race needs further discussion, it’s time to slam the door shut on that one. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was meeting the moment in a night where he’s finally tied Wilt Chamberlain for the most consecutive 20-point games at 126.

NBA News / Yardbarker / March 10

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties NBA record in heroic win vs. Nuggets

Having already put together a career worthy of legendary status, Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had one of the most memorable games of his career to date on Monday night.

Nikola Jokic shares honest thoughts on potentially leaving Nuggets

Steve Kerr’s latest comments raise bigger NBA rules question

Blake Hinson's tiebreaking three propels Jazz to win over Warriors

Major update emerges about LeBron James-Warriors links

Nets push past Grizzlies for rare winning streak

NBA News / Fadeaway World / March 9