Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 'This is probably the most meaningful game I've played in my career'
Brad Townsend: “This is probably the most meaningful game I’ve played in my career,” says Gilgeous-Alexander (right). pic.twitter.com/w3ep5n7gdb
Source: Twitter @townbrad
Source: Twitter @townbrad
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Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Playoff Global Rating rankings…
Shai > Luka pic.twitter.com/1LbjYyWXPo – 2:49 AM
Playoff Global Rating rankings…
Shai > Luka pic.twitter.com/1LbjYyWXPo – 2:49 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Thunder missed 20 of 27 3s (25.9%)
Thunder missed 27 of 41 shots in paint (34.1%)
But the midrange…
Thunder made 14 of 24 non-paint 2s.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 4/12 FGs in paint, 0/1 3s, but 10/14 in the midrange (shot chart attached) pic.twitter.com/GzQjlQxF2O – 1:25 AM
Thunder missed 20 of 27 3s (25.9%)
Thunder missed 27 of 41 shots in paint (34.1%)
But the midrange…
Thunder made 14 of 24 non-paint 2s.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 4/12 FGs in paint, 0/1 3s, but 10/14 in the midrange (shot chart attached) pic.twitter.com/GzQjlQxF2O – 1:25 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made 10 mid-range jumpers, four non-restricted area 2s and six free throws in Game 4. That’s 34 points without a single make from 3 or at the rim.
Included a jumper from behind the backboard: “That one was ill-advised.” pic.twitter.com/BfrKjuFkxV – 1:24 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made 10 mid-range jumpers, four non-restricted area 2s and six free throws in Game 4. That’s 34 points without a single make from 3 or at the rim.
Included a jumper from behind the backboard: “That one was ill-advised.” pic.twitter.com/BfrKjuFkxV – 1:24 AM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA & Jalen Williams left the arena together on a golf cart like they just finished a heist job. Fitting considering they stole this road game from the Mavs – 1:14 AM
SGA & Jalen Williams left the arena together on a golf cart like they just finished a heist job. Fitting considering they stole this road game from the Mavs – 1:14 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
He was explaining why he yelled at Cason Wallace, who went to double instead of fouling up 3 leaving PJ -the guy shooting the piss out of it – open which confused SGA.
SGA said he felt bad and apologized for it afterward – 1:09 AM
He was explaining why he yelled at Cason Wallace, who went to double instead of fouling up 3 leaving PJ -the guy shooting the piss out of it – open which confused SGA.
SGA said he felt bad and apologized for it afterward – 1:09 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just said the phrase “PJ Washington, who has been shooting the piss out of it” – 1:08 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just said the phrase “PJ Washington, who has been shooting the piss out of it” – 1:08 AM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA on how much the possibility of going down 3-1 was on his mind: “Not a lot once you get into the swing of things… But like all day, I could feel it.” – 1:08 AM
SGA on how much the possibility of going down 3-1 was on his mind: “Not a lot once you get into the swing of things… But like all day, I could feel it.” – 1:08 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander “This is probably the most meaningful game I’ve played in, in my career,” then paused and remembered Game 7 in the Bubble. Still, massive moment in his career. – 1:03 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander “This is probably the most meaningful game I’ve played in, in my career,” then paused and remembered Game 7 in the Bubble. Still, massive moment in his career. – 1:03 AM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA on this shot attempt: “That was ill advised.”
pic.twitter.com/3e9pfLDxk7 – 1:03 AM
SGA on this shot attempt: “That was ill advised.”
pic.twitter.com/3e9pfLDxk7 – 1:03 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Just an unreal shot by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as he leads the NBA in shots behind the backboard pic.twitter.com/zosEL1UPgQ – 12:58 AM
Just an unreal shot by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as he leads the NBA in shots behind the backboard pic.twitter.com/zosEL1UPgQ – 12:58 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
PJ Washington 3 with 11:10 left in 3rd gave Dallas 57-43 lead.
Over last 23 minutes of game:
– OKC shot bad 41.7% FGs, Mavs worse (35%)
– OKC made 6/16 3s, Mavs missed 11 of 13 3s
– Mavs shot 8 more FTs, OKC outscored them 11-9 on FTs
– Shai: 22/5/5/2/2
– Luka/Kai: 2/7 FGs each – 12:54 AM
PJ Washington 3 with 11:10 left in 3rd gave Dallas 57-43 lead.
Over last 23 minutes of game:
– OKC shot bad 41.7% FGs, Mavs worse (35%)
– OKC made 6/16 3s, Mavs missed 11 of 13 3s
– Mavs shot 8 more FTs, OKC outscored them 11-9 on FTs
– Shai: 22/5/5/2/2
– Luka/Kai: 2/7 FGs each – 12:54 AM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Jason Kidd on what they can do to make it tougher on SGA: “He took almost 30 shots tonight. He has the ball 90% of the time. You just have to make it tough.” – 12:40 AM
Jason Kidd on what they can do to make it tougher on SGA: “He took almost 30 shots tonight. He has the ball 90% of the time. You just have to make it tough.” – 12:40 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
The Thunder defeated the Mavs tonight, tying the series at 2-2, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the charge 😳 pic.twitter.com/RQMLwAu3G6 – 12:35 AM
The Thunder defeated the Mavs tonight, tying the series at 2-2, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the charge 😳 pic.twitter.com/RQMLwAu3G6 – 12:35 AM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Mark Daigneault: on SGA “He obviously took that thing by the horns there late.” – 12:32 AM
Mark Daigneault: on SGA “He obviously took that thing by the horns there late.” – 12:32 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Kenny Smith: “SGA was the best closer in the game and that was the difference.” – 12:28 AM
Kenny Smith: “SGA was the best closer in the game and that was the difference.” – 12:28 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
SGA down the stretch made shot after shot after shot where a single miss could have cost the Thunder the game. Just a great performance – 12:25 AM
SGA down the stretch made shot after shot after shot where a single miss could have cost the Thunder the game. Just a great performance – 12:25 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight
34 PTS
14-27 FG
6-6 FT
8 REB
5 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
0 turnovers (!)
MVP performance in the biggest game of his career. pic.twitter.com/iBtIkEpO5H – 12:24 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight
34 PTS
14-27 FG
6-6 FT
8 REB
5 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
0 turnovers (!)
MVP performance in the biggest game of his career. pic.twitter.com/iBtIkEpO5H – 12:24 AM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
SGA leads OKC to a Game 4 win on the road 👏 pic.twitter.com/CgPRDt1YMm – 12:21 AM
SGA leads OKC to a Game 4 win on the road 👏 pic.twitter.com/CgPRDt1YMm – 12:21 AM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
I thought Wallace tilted that game. What a great pick by Presti. SGA = ridiculous. Chet = tough MF’er. That’s such a likable team. 2-2 feels like the right score for this series, – 12:20 AM
I thought Wallace tilted that game. What a great pick by Presti. SGA = ridiculous. Chet = tough MF’er. That’s such a likable team. 2-2 feels like the right score for this series, – 12:20 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
SGA willed the Thunder to a Game 4 victory 🙌#NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/pauEt6TdCx – 12:19 AM
SGA willed the Thunder to a Game 4 victory 🙌#NBAPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/pauEt6TdCx – 12:19 AM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
A gritty win for OKC. Shai with 20 points in the second half and was the best player on the floor. Took over when he needed to and tied the series rather than going down 3-1.
Giddey played 12 minutes. Time to take him out of the starting lineup. Cason Wallace might be the move. – 12:18 AM
A gritty win for OKC. Shai with 20 points in the second half and was the best player on the floor. Took over when he needed to and tied the series rather than going down 3-1.
Giddey played 12 minutes. Time to take him out of the starting lineup. Cason Wallace might be the move. – 12:18 AM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Legendary performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with just one three-point attempt.
Man, was that something to watch. – 12:16 AM
Legendary performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with just one three-point attempt.
Man, was that something to watch. – 12:16 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Nothing from Jalen Williams. Nobody made 3’s for three quarters. Dags ran a 10-man rotation.
Didn’t matter because Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just made tough shot after tough shot. This was first capital “M” Moment in the playoffs. It won’t be his last. – 12:16 AM
Nothing from Jalen Williams. Nobody made 3’s for three quarters. Dags ran a 10-man rotation.
Didn’t matter because Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just made tough shot after tough shot. This was first capital “M” Moment in the playoffs. It won’t be his last. – 12:16 AM
Frank Madden @fmaddenNBA
Jason Kidd must have been shocked when SGA didn’t intentionally miss that FT up 3 with 1.4 seconds left – 12:16 AM
Jason Kidd must have been shocked when SGA didn’t intentionally miss that FT up 3 with 1.4 seconds left – 12:16 AM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
A superstar performance by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (34-8-5) allows OKC to squeak out a win and even the series. Tough night for Mavs star duo Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving (combined 27 points, 10-31 FG). – 12:15 AM
A superstar performance by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (34-8-5) allows OKC to squeak out a win and even the series. Tough night for Mavs star duo Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving (combined 27 points, 10-31 FG). – 12:15 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Not sure how it comes across in video as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets M-V-P chants on the road putting this game on ice. Tie series. pic.twitter.com/SVylDoxXGy – 12:15 AM
Not sure how it comes across in video as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets M-V-P chants on the road putting this game on ice. Tie series. pic.twitter.com/SVylDoxXGy – 12:15 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Thunder execute the foul up three strategy to complete a massive, strange Game 4 win in Dallas. Did it despite going 7-of-27 from 3 and getting nearly nothing at the rim. A ton of SGA mid-rangers, 23 made FTs, vice grip second half defense. Final: 100-96. Series tied 2-2. – 12:15 AM
Thunder execute the foul up three strategy to complete a massive, strange Game 4 win in Dallas. Did it despite going 7-of-27 from 3 and getting nearly nothing at the rim. A ton of SGA mid-rangers, 23 made FTs, vice grip second half defense. Final: 100-96. Series tied 2-2. – 12:15 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
(it’s a little bit funny that it seemed like the sky was falling for OKC for like 2 hours online in that game and then jdub and shai basically decided “yeah we’re not losing” in the last six minutes and turned it around and now okc has home court advantage back) – 12:15 AM
(it’s a little bit funny that it seemed like the sky was falling for OKC for like 2 hours online in that game and then jdub and shai basically decided “yeah we’re not losing” in the last six minutes and turned it around and now okc has home court advantage back) – 12:15 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Shai tonight:
34 PTS
8 REB
5 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
Three straight 30-point games. statmuse.com/nba/player/sha… – 12:15 AM
Shai tonight:
34 PTS
8 REB
5 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
Three straight 30-point games. statmuse.com/nba/player/sha… – 12:15 AM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
I have no idea what Cason Wallace was doing trapping Kyrie and it seems like SGA didn’t either – 12:13 AM
I have no idea what Cason Wallace was doing trapping Kyrie and it seems like SGA didn’t either – 12:13 AM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
It is hilarious how bad teams are at giving the foul up three. Wallace screwed it up, but Shai bailed him out – 12:12 AM
It is hilarious how bad teams are at giving the foul up three. Wallace screwed it up, but Shai bailed him out – 12:12 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Really didn’t like that Jalen Williams shot. Then SGA’s just barely rims out. Yeesh – 12:06 AM
Really didn’t like that Jalen Williams shot. Then SGA’s just barely rims out. Yeesh – 12:06 AM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
that was a nasty spin out on the dagger middy from Shai.
Jason Kidd must have something cooking here, because some coaches would have just played that out against a scattered OKC defense. Does get Kyrie back in too – 12:06 AM
that was a nasty spin out on the dagger middy from Shai.
Jason Kidd must have something cooking here, because some coaches would have just played that out against a scattered OKC defense. Does get Kyrie back in too – 12:06 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s jumper was 3/4 of the way down and bounces out. Brutal bounce.
OKC up 96-94.
Mavs ball.
12.3 seconds to go. – 12:06 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s jumper was 3/4 of the way down and bounces out. Brutal bounce.
OKC up 96-94.
Mavs ball.
12.3 seconds to go. – 12:06 AM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
The Thunder may be young but they definitely got old souls. SGA has been special in the 4th but Chet has been the unsung hero for OKC – 12:05 AM
The Thunder may be young but they definitely got old souls. SGA has been special in the 4th but Chet has been the unsung hero for OKC – 12:05 AM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA’s shot rims out. Mavs have the ball down 96-94. Dallas calls a timeout with 12.3 secs left – 12:04 AM
SGA’s shot rims out. Mavs have the ball down 96-94. Dallas calls a timeout with 12.3 secs left – 12:04 AM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
A 4th quarter takeover by SGA and JDub. Thunder lead 96-91 with 1:07 left. Mavs forced to call a timeout – 12:00 AM
A 4th quarter takeover by SGA and JDub. Thunder lead 96-91 with 1:07 left. Mavs forced to call a timeout – 12:00 AM
Dan Favale @danfavale
i’m not sure what planet shai gilgeous-alexander is from but it sure as hell ain’t this one pic.twitter.com/9c31zD2CEf – 11:59 PM
i’m not sure what planet shai gilgeous-alexander is from but it sure as hell ain’t this one pic.twitter.com/9c31zD2CEf – 11:59 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
An unreal spray out by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort comes through with a clutch corner 3. – 11:58 PM
An unreal spray out by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Lu Dort comes through with a clutch corner 3. – 11:58 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER
Impossible jumper ties the game 86-86. – 11:57 PM
SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER
Impossible jumper ties the game 86-86. – 11:57 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Awesome closeout/recover by SGA on Washington, then strips Lively then skies it over the backboard to tie it wooooow – 11:57 PM
Awesome closeout/recover by SGA on Washington, then strips Lively then skies it over the backboard to tie it wooooow – 11:57 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
SGA scores another tough middy and flashes a grin to the Thunder bench. Holmgren follows up with a 3. OKC is on a 17-6 run.
Mavs trail 89-86 with less than three minutes left. – 11:57 PM
SGA scores another tough middy and flashes a grin to the Thunder bench. Holmgren follows up with a 3. OKC is on a 17-6 run.
Mavs trail 89-86 with less than three minutes left. – 11:57 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been awesome tonight.
SGA hits a baseline jumper to give him 30… and make this a 2 point game.
Mavs up 86-84.
4:43 to go. – 11:56 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been awesome tonight.
SGA hits a baseline jumper to give him 30… and make this a 2 point game.
Mavs up 86-84.
4:43 to go. – 11:56 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks’ lead is down to 86-84 with 4:43 to go. SGA with 30, 18 in the second half. P.J. Washington with 20-11. Luka 17-10. – 11:55 PM
Mavericks’ lead is down to 86-84 with 4:43 to go. SGA with 30, 18 in the second half. P.J. Washington with 20-11. Luka 17-10. – 11:55 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
This is a tremendous SGA game. Back against the wall, team can’t shoot, just getting tough buckets. – 11:55 PM
This is a tremendous SGA game. Back against the wall, team can’t shoot, just getting tough buckets. – 11:55 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA starting to take over. Hits a mid-range jumper following an offensive rebound. Mavs’ lead cut to 86-84 with 4:43 left in the 4Q. Closest it’s been in a while. Dallas calls a timeout as faint ‘OKC’ chants can be heard from the Thunder fans in attendance – 11:55 PM
SGA starting to take over. Hits a mid-range jumper following an offensive rebound. Mavs’ lead cut to 86-84 with 4:43 left in the 4Q. Closest it’s been in a while. Dallas calls a timeout as faint ‘OKC’ chants can be heard from the Thunder fans in attendance – 11:55 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Shai not getting Clutch Player of the Year was criminal
– signed, someone who voted Shai for Clutch Player of the Year – 11:55 PM
Shai not getting Clutch Player of the Year was criminal
– signed, someone who voted Shai for Clutch Player of the Year – 11:55 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
SGA cuts Dallas’ lead to two points with 4:43 left. He has 30 points and 7 rebounds. – 11:54 PM
SGA cuts Dallas’ lead to two points with 4:43 left. He has 30 points and 7 rebounds. – 11:54 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits an unreal baseline jumper, and OKC is down just two. Timeout Dallas, 4:43 left. – 11:54 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits an unreal baseline jumper, and OKC is down just two. Timeout Dallas, 4:43 left. – 11:54 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Derrick Jones Jr. gets all the way to the rim even though SGA closes out soft
Daigneault immediately gets Chet to the scorers table – 11:53 PM
Derrick Jones Jr. gets all the way to the rim even though SGA closes out soft
Daigneault immediately gets Chet to the scorers table – 11:53 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Lu Dort not happy with his 4th foul. Talked a bit to the officials as SGA tried to cool him down. Mavs crowd wanted a tech – 11:40 PM
Lu Dort not happy with his 4th foul. Talked a bit to the officials as SGA tried to cool him down. Mavs crowd wanted a tech – 11:40 PM
Bill Simmons @BillSimmons
OKC has to finish with SGA-Wallace-JW-Dort-Chet and try to win with defense. Wallace is a stud! Keep him out there. – 11:35 PM
OKC has to finish with SGA-Wallace-JW-Dort-Chet and try to win with defense. Wallace is a stud! Keep him out there. – 11:35 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander carried OKC’s offense in the 3rd quarter.
SGA had 12 points.
Mavs had 15 points. – 11:33 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander carried OKC’s offense in the 3rd quarter.
SGA had 12 points.
Mavs had 15 points. – 11:33 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Mavericks offense in 3rd quarter
PJ Washington: 9 points, 3/6 FGs, 2/4 3s, 1/2 FTs
Rest of Dallas: 6 points, 2/14 FGs, 0/5 3s, 2/6 FTs
Thunder offense in 3rd quarter
Shai: 12 points, 5/11 FGs, 2/2 FTs
Rest of Thunder: 10 points, 3/13 FGs, 2/2 FTs
What a strange series. – 11:31 PM
Mavericks offense in 3rd quarter
PJ Washington: 9 points, 3/6 FGs, 2/4 3s, 1/2 FTs
Rest of Dallas: 6 points, 2/14 FGs, 0/5 3s, 2/6 FTs
Thunder offense in 3rd quarter
Shai: 12 points, 5/11 FGs, 2/2 FTs
Rest of Thunder: 10 points, 3/13 FGs, 2/2 FTs
What a strange series. – 11:31 PM
Zach Kram @zachkram
The Thunder’s shot chart from non-SGA players is bleeding. It’s remarkable that they’re even keeping it close through 3 quarters with a collective performance like this. pic.twitter.com/DZRUpThVRW – 11:30 PM
The Thunder’s shot chart from non-SGA players is bleeding. It’s remarkable that they’re even keeping it close through 3 quarters with a collective performance like this. pic.twitter.com/DZRUpThVRW – 11:30 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
End of the 3rd quarter: #Mavs 69, #Thunder 65.
Washington: 20 pts, 8 rebs (5-11 3PT)
Jones: 9 pts, 3 rebs
Doncic: 12 pts, 8 rebs, 3 asts
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 24 pts, 5 rebs (10-20 FG) – 11:29 PM
End of the 3rd quarter: #Mavs 69, #Thunder 65.
Washington: 20 pts, 8 rebs (5-11 3PT)
Jones: 9 pts, 3 rebs
Doncic: 12 pts, 8 rebs, 3 asts
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 24 pts, 5 rebs (10-20 FG) – 11:29 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 3Q: Mavs 69, Thunder 65
SGA – 24 points, 5 rebounds
Chet – 11 points, 5 rebounds, 3 blocks
JDub – 7 points, 8 rebounds
Doncic – 12 points, 8 rebounds
Kyrie – 7 points,9 assists
Washington – 20 points, 8 rebounds – 11:29 PM
End of 3Q: Mavs 69, Thunder 65
SGA – 24 points, 5 rebounds
Chet – 11 points, 5 rebounds, 3 blocks
JDub – 7 points, 8 rebounds
Doncic – 12 points, 8 rebounds
Kyrie – 7 points,9 assists
Washington – 20 points, 8 rebounds – 11:29 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 22 points tonight.
Averaging 28.9 points in this year’s playoffs after averaging 30.1 in the regular season.
Playoff career high 33 points, overall career high 44.
Don’t think 33 going to be enough. Might have to hit 40-plus for OKC to win. #NBAPlayoffs – 11:26 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 22 points tonight.
Averaging 28.9 points in this year’s playoffs after averaging 30.1 in the regular season.
Playoff career high 33 points, overall career high 44.
Don’t think 33 going to be enough. Might have to hit 40-plus for OKC to win. #NBAPlayoffs – 11:26 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Successful challenge for the Mavs. Call is reversed and SGA no longer goes to the FT line – 11:25 PM
Successful challenge for the Mavs. Call is reversed and SGA no longer goes to the FT line – 11:25 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
tough for SGA to get all the way to the cup when Gafford is just camped under the rim not worrying at all about Giddey in corner. – 11:23 PM
tough for SGA to get all the way to the cup when Gafford is just camped under the rim not worrying at all about Giddey in corner. – 11:23 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Fewest 3s in a game for OKC this season was vs the Celtics in April.
Thunder went 5-24.
SGA and JDub both missed that game.
OKC is 2-17 from 3 tonight. – 11:17 PM
Fewest 3s in a game for OKC this season was vs the Celtics in April.
Thunder went 5-24.
SGA and JDub both missed that game.
OKC is 2-17 from 3 tonight. – 11:17 PM
Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
SGA is 5-of-5 on non-paint twos. Feels like that’s the Thunder’s only reliable offense. – 11:10 PM
SGA is 5-of-5 on non-paint twos. Feels like that’s the Thunder’s only reliable offense. – 11:10 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
SGA breaking out the “free throw defense” again. That year with Chris Paul wasn’t lost on him …. – 11:00 PM
SGA breaking out the “free throw defense” again. That year with Chris Paul wasn’t lost on him …. – 11:00 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder starting the 2nd half:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Lu Dort
Isaiah Joe
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren – 10:54 PM
Thunder starting the 2nd half:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Lu Dort
Isaiah Joe
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren – 10:54 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
HALF: Mavs 54, Thunder 43
SGA – 12 points, 3 assists
Chet – 7 points, 3 blocks
JDub – 7 points, 4 rebounds
Doncic – 12 points, 8 rebounds
Kyrie – 4 points, 7 assists
Washington – 11 points, 4 rebounds – 10:38 PM
HALF: Mavs 54, Thunder 43
SGA – 12 points, 3 assists
Chet – 7 points, 3 blocks
JDub – 7 points, 4 rebounds
Doncic – 12 points, 8 rebounds
Kyrie – 4 points, 7 assists
Washington – 11 points, 4 rebounds – 10:38 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Man that sure looked like Lively landing on the back of Shai on that transition play, but yet another fast break where Dallas sprinted back and got the stop. – 10:36 PM
Man that sure looked like Lively landing on the back of Shai on that transition play, but yet another fast break where Dallas sprinted back and got the stop. – 10:36 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Regardless of what happens, just hope both SGA and JDub finish this game with 20+ shot attempts each. Leave it all out there – 10:15 PM
Regardless of what happens, just hope both SGA and JDub finish this game with 20+ shot attempts each. Leave it all out there – 10:15 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
OKC has cut it to five, with 8:44 on the clock, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should be coming in soon with his typical rotation pattern. – 10:14 PM
OKC has cut it to five, with 8:44 on the clock, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should be coming in soon with his typical rotation pattern. – 10:14 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 1Q: Mavs 30, Thunder 20
SGA – 6 points, 2 rebounds
Wiggins – 6 points
Doncic – 7 points, 5 rebounds
DJJ – 7 points, 2 rebounds
Gafford – 5 points, 2 rebounds – 10:04 PM
End of 1Q: Mavs 30, Thunder 20
SGA – 6 points, 2 rebounds
Wiggins – 6 points
Doncic – 7 points, 5 rebounds
DJJ – 7 points, 2 rebounds
Gafford – 5 points, 2 rebounds – 10:04 PM
Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
OKC getting destroyed on the glass once again. This one in particular spotlights just how detrimental it is. Shai isnt able to grip it, Lively’s effort creates an unacceptable second chance, leads to a PJ Washington 3 seconds later. pic.twitter.com/5XmBznlFTE – 9:55 PM
OKC getting destroyed on the glass once again. This one in particular spotlights just how detrimental it is. Shai isnt able to grip it, Lively’s effort creates an unacceptable second chance, leads to a PJ Washington 3 seconds later. pic.twitter.com/5XmBznlFTE – 9:55 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
yeah, the Thunder might be too shook to win tonight. Jumpers looking shaky, and their offense is pretty much Shai or bust if no one else can make shots – 9:46 PM
yeah, the Thunder might be too shook to win tonight. Jumpers looking shaky, and their offense is pretty much Shai or bust if no one else can make shots – 9:46 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder rolling with their typical 5 ahead of Game 4:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Josh Giddey
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren – 9:14 PM
Thunder rolling with their typical 5 ahead of Game 4:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Josh Giddey
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren – 9:14 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Mavs
SGA
Dort
Giddey
JDub
Chet
Win and tie the series 2-2 and take back home court advantage.
Lose and go down 3-1.
OKC’s biggest game since 2016. – 9:02 PM
Thunder starters vs Mavs
SGA
Dort
Giddey
JDub
Chet
Win and tie the series 2-2 and take back home court advantage.
Lose and go down 3-1.
OKC’s biggest game since 2016. – 9:02 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
The Thunder are staying with their typical starting lineup tonight for a critical Game 4 in Dallas
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Josh Giddey
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren – 9:01 PM
The Thunder are staying with their typical starting lineup tonight for a critical Game 4 in Dallas
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Josh Giddey
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren – 9:01 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams make their Game 4 entrance:
pic.twitter.com/RUo11aVbSM – 8:35 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams make their Game 4 entrance:
pic.twitter.com/RUo11aVbSM – 8:35 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is loose before Game 4 pic.twitter.com/72YNzPGXse – 8:04 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is loose before Game 4 pic.twitter.com/72YNzPGXse – 8:04 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Jokic and Peyton Watson in a commercial that subtly features Ginuwine is strong work
The polar opposite of the Shai/Chet ad lol – 6:57 PM
Jokic and Peyton Watson in a commercial that subtly features Ginuwine is strong work
The polar opposite of the Shai/Chet ad lol – 6:57 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
All white fit for SGA ahead of Game 4 🔥
(via @DorothyJGentry)
pic.twitter.com/b4I03z8l44 – 6:54 PM
All white fit for SGA ahead of Game 4 🔥
(via @DorothyJGentry)
pic.twitter.com/b4I03z8l44 – 6:54 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
I don’t think it’s a total coincidence that Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets ran back-to-back clinics on the Timberwolves in Games 3 and 4 immediately after Shaq told Jokic Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should have been MVP. That was a rallying moment for everyone. – 3:43 PM
I don’t think it’s a total coincidence that Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets ran back-to-back clinics on the Timberwolves in Games 3 and 4 immediately after Shaq told Jokic Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should have been MVP. That was a rallying moment for everyone. – 3:43 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Nikola Jokic has won both games since Shaq said to his face that SGA deserved MVP more 👀 pic.twitter.com/Dt7k1LQOOC – 3:29 AM
Nikola Jokic has won both games since Shaq said to his face that SGA deserved MVP more 👀 pic.twitter.com/Dt7k1LQOOC – 3:29 AM
More on this storyline
NBA TV: “Ultimately, it comes down to taking what the defense gives you and trusting your teammates. You need them to win at a high level…I want to win at a high level so I have no option.” 💯 SGA speaks to his trust with his OKC squad -via Twitter / May 14, 2024
Brad Townsend: Doncic on Gilgeous-Alexander’s 34 points: “Maybe at some point we’ve got to send a double-team over there.” -via Twitter @townbrad / May 14, 2024
Clemente Almanza: FINAL: Thunder 100, Mavs 96 SGA – 34 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists JDub – 14 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists Chet – 18 points, 9 rebounds, 4 blocks Doncic – 18 points, 12 rebounds, 10 assists Kyrie – 9 points, 9 assists Washington – 21 points, 12 rebounds Series tied 2-2 -via Twitter @CAlmanza1007 / May 14, 2024