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The Oklahoma City Thunder had the best record in the NBA this season thanks to the stellar play of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who led the league in total points and points per game.

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Alex Caruso Reveals Why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Reminds Him Of LeBron James

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso won the 2020 championship with LeBron James on the Los Angeles Lakers. The defensive specialist is going for his second title this year and he has arguably the best player in the NBA by his side in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / Oklahoma City Thunder on SI / April 29

'Same Mindset': Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Closes Out Round 1 with Return to Form

Just as it did a year ago, the Oklahoma City Thunder got out of the first round in a four-game sweep. Oklahoma City's meeting with the Memphis Grizzlies was a hardly a series — after the Thunder won by 51 points in Game 1, it was all but a wrap.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28

Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s IG post after sweeping Grizzlies

The Oklahoma City Thunder are moving on in the playoffs, and they’re doing it in style. After a 117-115 win on the road, the Thunder finished off a sweep of the Memphis Grizzlies, showing why they’re one of the most dangerous teams in the playoffs.

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Oklahoma City Thunder News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27

Thunder’s Chet Holmgren fires back at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s critics

MEMPHIS — After beating the Memphis Grizzlies 117-115 in Game 4, completing a 4-0 sweep to advance to the Western Conference semifinals, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren came to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s defense.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / April 27

James Harden Told Rachel Nichols Players Want Shai Gilgeous-Alexander To Win MVP This Year

Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden told NBA reporter Rachel Nichols that players want Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to win MVP

NBA News / Toronto Raptors on SI / April 27

Gilgeous-Alexander Closes Out Grizzlies While Former Raptors Fall Short in the West

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did it again. With the game on the line, the Canadian guard pulled up for a step-back jumper in the final seconds to eliminate the Memphis Grizzlies and complete the first-round sweep.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 26

Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveals big change in approach after Grizzlies sweep

MEMPHIS — After shooting a combined 34.6% in his first three games of his series against the Memphis Grizzlies, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was electric in Game 4, leading his team to a 117-115 win.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 26

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder close out Grizzlies in 4-0 sweep

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 38 points to lead the visiting Oklahoma City Thunder to a 117-115 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies Saturday and a sweep of their first-round Western Conference series.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fastbreak on SI / April 26

Steve Nash Makes Feelings Clear About Thunder Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has established himself as one of the best five players in the NBA. The All-Star guard will have an excellent chance to win the 2025 MVP Award.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / April 27

OKC Thunder Sweep Memphis Grizzlies With Game 4 Win

The Oklahoma City Thunder completed the sweep of the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday with a 117-115 Game 4 win. Despite being without their start player in Ja Morant, the Grizzlies put up a tremendous effort and fought to the end to keep their season alive against the top team in the league.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Bleacher Report / April 26

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NBA News / Heartland Sports / April 25

Oklahoma City Thunder | Western Conference First Round Game 4: Memphis Grizzlies

The Thunder had plenty of issues in Game 3, mostly in the first half, but their resilience to never back down and keep playing the game was on center stage.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Two-Time NBA MVP Calls on NBA to Make Massive Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder Decision

The NBA playoffs are in full swing and the Oklahoma City Thunder have continued their dominant stretch in the first round. Oklahoma City got off to a dominant start in their first round series against the Memphis Grizzlies as they won Game 1 by 51 points.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 25

Shai Gilgoeus-Alexander’s Quote Goes Viral After Thunder-Grizzlies

The Oklahoma City Thunder looked like they were in trouble for the first time in the series against the Memphis Grizzlies. Game 3 was not going their way, until it was.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Fastbreak on SI / April 25

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Quote Went Viral After Thunder-Grizzlies Game

On Thursday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Memphis Grizzlies by a score of 114-108 in Game 3 of their first-round playoff series. The Thunder overcame a 29-point deficit.

Oklahoma City Thunder News / Yardbarker / April 25

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Chet Holmgren scored 23 points in the second half as the Thunder overcame a 29-point deficit to take a 3-0 series lead over the Grizzlies on Thursday night.

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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 / 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

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveals Thunder’s ‘point of emphasis’ vs. Grizzlies

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his team are outscoring the Memphis Grizzlies a combined 48-8 in Games 1 and 2 of their first-round series.

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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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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