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Chet Holmgren Hails Shai Gilgeous-Alexander As The MVP After Game 2 Win

The OKC Thunder have opened up a 2-0 lead over the New Orleans Pelicans in their first round matchup. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has carried over his sensational regular-season showings into the playoffs, prompting Chet Holmgren to refer to SGA as the league MVP.

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'Baaaadd man' Shai Gilgeous-Alexander lifts Thunder to commanding Game 2 win

Jamal Crawford called SGA a "baaaadd man" after his step back jumper gave the Thunder a 20-point lead in the third quarter. The Thunder's All-Star scored 33 points on 13-for-19 shooting, as the Pelicans had no answer for him.

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder rout Pelicans in Game 2

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Chet Holmgren News / Hardwood Heroics / 1 hour ago

Oklahoma City Thunder: Chet Holmgren Fires Stern Message After Destroying New Orleans Pelicans In Game 2

The Oklahoma City Thunder sent a message after their Game 2 masterpiece win over the New Orleans Pelicans. Thunder rookie Chet Holmgren also had a message he wanted to shout out to the world.

NBA News / Yardbarker / 59 minutes ago

Watch: Thunder G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sets new playoff high

Gilgeous-Alexander has been cooking through the first two games of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. He has averaged 30.5 points on 55 percent shooting from the field.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads Thunder Over Pelicans In Game 1

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Field Level Media / 24 minutes ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder rout Pelicans in Game 2

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 33 points and Chet Holmgren added 26 as the host Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 124-92 on Wednesday to take a 2-0 lead in their Western Conference first-round playoff series.

NBA News / Yardbarker / 5 hours ago

Look of the Day for 4/24: Jonas to serve as chairman of the boards

We got back on track with a Look of the Day cash on Tyrese Haliburton's assist prop on Tuesday night, and we're hunting for back-to-back winners in the NBA playoffs.

Pelicans' Zion Williamson provides major update on hamstring injury

NBA playoffs: Heat vs. Celtics Game 2 odds, expert pick, prediction for 4/24

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NBA News / Action Network / 8 hours ago

NBA player props: Picks to spice up these 1 vs. 8 matchups on Wed. 4/24

Alex Hinton of the Action Network has NBA player props, including picks for Jayson Tatum, Jalen Williams and more on Wednesday, April 24.

NBA best bets and odds: 7 expert picks for Wednesday’s playoff games 4/24

Pelicans vs. Thunder: Game 2 prediction, odds, pick for Wednesday 4/24

Heat react strongly to claims they put 'code red' on Jayson Tatum

NBA News / Action Network / 10 hours ago

NBA best bets and odds: 7 expert picks for Wednesday’s playoff games 4/24

Action Network staff experts offer NBA best bets and odds on Wednesday, including seven expert picks for Wednesday's playoff games on April 24.

Heat react strongly to claims they put 'code red' on Jayson Tatum

Heat aim to keep Jayson Tatum, Celtics in check in Game 2

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Jalen Williams News / Last Word On Sports / 8 hours ago

Underrated Thunder Star Barely Misses Award Finalist Cut

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams finished fourth-place in the vote for this season’s Most Improved Player. Williams averaged 19.1 points, 4.5 assists, and 1.1 steals per game in the 2023-24 regular season, shooting 54.0 percent from the field and 42.7 percent from 3.

NBA News / Action Network / 15 hours ago

Pelicans vs. Thunder: Game 2 prediction, odds, pick for Wednesday 4/24

Chris Baker of the Action Network breaks down his Pelicans vs. Thunder Game 2 predictions and picks in his NBA Playoffs betting preview for Wednesday, April 24.

Thunder leaning into depth vs. Pelicans in Game 2

Pelicans' Zion Williamson provides major update on hamstring injury

Chet Holmgren joins elite company in playoff debut

NBA News / Field Level Media / 12 hours ago

Thunder leaning into depth vs. Pelicans in Game 2

In his first postseason as an NBA head coach, the Oklahoma City Thunder's Mark Daigneault shows no signs of shortening his rotation. Daigneault has developed a reputation for continually tinkering with his player usage and going deep into the roster during the regular season.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA Analysis Network / 10 hours ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads Thunder Over Pelicans In Game 1

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander demonstrated his NBA MVP-caliber talent in a thrilling playoff opener, scoring 28 points, including a pivotal go-ahead basket in the final moments, leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a narrow 94-92 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday night.

Thunder Around the Web

Thunder's Chet Holmgren Hypes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as NBA MVP After Playoff Win · Bleacher Report

NBA playoffs: Thunder's Chet Holmgren answering questions about physicality with brilliant start vs. Pelicans · CBSSports.com

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Wows NBA Fans as Thunder Take 2-0 Series Lead vs. Pelicans · Bleacher Report

Jonas Valančiūnas Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Thunder – NBA Playoffs Game 2, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 · Bleacher Nation

Oklahoma City Thunder | Round 1, Game 2: New Orleans Pelicans · Heartland Sports

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Player Props: Three-Pointer Props and Odds vs. the Pelicans – NBA Playoffs Game 2, Wednesday, April 24, 2024 · Bleacher Nation

Chet Holmgren News / Hardwood Heroics / 19 hours ago

Oklahoma City Thunder: Chet Holmgren Replicates Shaquille O’Neal-Like Playoff Feat Seen Just 4 Times Before

Even if he missed his first year in the league, Chet Holmgren didn’t waste time and helped the Oklahoma City Thunder finish first in the regular season this year.

Jalen Williams News / 5 GOATs / 1 hour ago

Colorado forward Cody Williams declares for the 2024 NBA Draft

Colorado forward Cody Williams has declared for the 2024 NBA Draft, per Adrian Wojnarowski. He only spent one season with the Buffaloes. In Williams’ lone season at Colorado, he averaged 11.9 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game while shooting 55.2% from the field and 41.6% from beyond the arc.

Chet Holmgren News / Fadeaway World / 26 minutes ago

Chet Holmgren: 'To See KD And Bron And Kobe Have A New Shoe Every Year For 20 Years Is Crazy'

Chet Holmgren's NBA career has just begun, and if early indications are anything to go by, it is going to be a very successful one. That, in turn, means Holmgren is likely to get some signature shoes of his own at some point but for now, he is just marveling at how many Kevin Durant, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant have gotten.

Jalen Williams News / ClutchPoints / 3 hours ago

Why Thunder’s Jalen Williams was barking all Game 1 vs. Pelicans

The Oklahoma City Thunder earned a narrow 94-92 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in their first round playoff matchup on Sunday. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 28 points, but it was Jalen Williams’ barking antics that stole headlines following the win.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / ClutchPoints / 5 hours ago

Thunder’s fatal flaw that will doom them in 2024 NBA Playoffs

The Oklahoma City Thunder have arrived ahead of schedule and made a name for themselves this season. Mark Daigneault’s squad earned the top overall seed in the Western Conference and the team is set to contend for a championship with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way through the NBA playoffs.

Chet Holmgren News / ClutchPoints / April 22

Thunder’s Chet Holmgren enters Shaquille O’Neal, David Robinson territory with insane playoff feat

The ideal type of big man has changed in the league. Gone are the days when bulky men who could dominate the paint like Shaquille O’Neal and David Robinson were the ones who got all the praise.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / BasketballNews.com / April 21

Despite their youth, the Thunder are ready to take on the challenge of the playoffs

Don’t look now, but here come the Oklahoma City Thunder. They might get overlooked for their age, but make no mistake: these young Thunder are for real.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA Analysis Network / April 17

Oklahoma City Thunder Receive Brutal Criticism Before Playoffs

The Oklahoma City Thunder were the most surprising team in the NBA during the 2023-24 regular season. While many people expected to start seeing improvements from them after their teardown rebuild, not even the most optimistic of projections could have seen this coming.

Mark Daigneault News / Hoops Rumors / April 15