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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops honest admission after Game 3 win vs. Suns

PHOENIX — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s career playoff-high 42 points led in Game 3’s 121-109 win against the Phoenix Suns, giving the defending champions a 3-0 lead in their first-round series. Thunder’s Gilgeous-Alexander took over in the second half against the Suns, scoring 25 of his 42 points after halftime with incredible efficiency. […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drops honest admission after Game 3 win vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Suns’ Dillon Brooks gives six-word response to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander masterclass

PHOENIX– We know who Dillon Brooks will be matched up with after the Phoenix Suns’ 121-109 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3. “He’s efficient,” Brooks explained when asked about Shai Gilgeous Alexander’s 42-point performance. “I got him (for) Game 4.” The Suns forward hasn’t shied away from the limelight. He embraces the […] The post Suns’ Dillon Brooks gives six-word response to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander masterclass appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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How Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made playoff history in Game 3 vs. Suns

The Oklahoma City Thunder are up 3-0 in the series after earning a 121-109 Game 3 win over the Phoenix Suns. It was another impressive performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who happened to make NBA playoff history on Saturday. Reports indicate that the 27-year-old point guard is just the second player in playoff history to record […] The post How Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made playoff history in Game 3 vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes full MVP-mode in huge Game 3 win over Suns

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander left with his hand bent against the Phoenix Suns before Saturday. But he delivered the hot hand for the Oklahoma City Thunder. By going full Most Valuable Player mode in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs and hitting new personal marks. Turns out his NBA Injury is a non-issue, dropping a new playoff […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes full MVP-mode in huge Game 3 win over Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hawks make NBA history with Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s Most Improved Player Award

Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker has been named the recipient of the George Mikan Trophy as the 2025-26 Kia NBA Most Improved Player, the league announced on Friday night. This marks the first time since the award’s inception during the 1985-86 season that a team has gone back-to-back years with one of its players claiming […] The post Hawks make NBA history with Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s Most Improved Player Award appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveals hand injury after Game 2 win vs. Suns

OKLAHOMA CITY — Before Jalen Williams’ night ended in the third quarter of Game 2’s 120-107 win against the Phoenix Suns, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sustained an injury scare in the first half. Gilgeous-Alexander’s 37 points led the way as the Thunder took a 2-0 lead in their best-of-7 first-round series. After the […] The post Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reveals hand injury after Game 2 win vs. Suns appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Thunder’s Chet Holmgren flips Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s love right back on him

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander says it’s no coincidence that the defending champions have clinched the No. 1 seed every season where Chet Holmgren was available. After a 120-107 Game 2 victory, Thunder’s Gilgeous-Alexander gave Holmgren his flowers. Oklahoma City took a 2-0 lead in its first-round, best-of-7 series. After reporters […] The post Thunder’s Chet Holmgren flips Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s love right back on him appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chet Holmgren Has Priceless Reaction to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Bold Praise After Game 2 Win 

In a recent post-game interview, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander praised Chet Holmgren for his outstanding defensive contributions to the team's success. Holmgren responded to the praise with a hilarious facial expression

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Why Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks were 100% right to rip refs’ ridiculous ‘WWE-like’ display in Thunder Game 2

Dillon Brooks plays a specific brand of basketball, and it has rubbed off on his teammates. The Phoenix Suns wing is one of the most physical players in the league. He also hustles constantly and he is a lockdown defender. His old-school style of play and win-at-all-costs mentality has resulted in the Suns exceeding a […] The post Why Devin Booker, Dillon Brooks were 100% right to rip refs’ ridiculous ‘WWE-like’ display in Thunder Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Devin Booker accuses referee of ruining NBA’s integrity: ‘It’s bad for the sport’

The Phoenix Suns find themselves in a 2-0 hole against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder, and Devin Booker believes the referees have something to do with it. Booker scored 30 points to go along with six rebounds Wednesday night, but it wasn’t enough to keep the Suns from losing Game 2 of their playoff…

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Why He Let Canadian Teammate Dillon Brooks Hear It After Tough Bucket: “He Was Just Doing His Usual Antics”

Though Shai Gilgeous-Alexander often lets his hard work do the talking, he couldn't help but chirp at Dillon Brooks in Game 2.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Dillon Brooks make Canadian history in heated Game 2

On Wednesday, the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder went up 2-0 in the first round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns, 120-107. In the process, things got heated between Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Dillon Brooks. The spark was when SGA pointed and laughed at Brooks after converting on a mid-range jumper with under five minutes […] The post Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Dillon Brooks make Canadian history in heated Game 2 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dillon Brooks Destroys Shai Gilgeous-Alexander After Heated Game 2

Following another lopsided loss, the Phoenix Suns had a lot to be frustrated about after Game 2 against Shai Gilgeous-Alecander and the Oklahoma City Thunder. There’s been a common issue throughout the NBA when teams are playing against the Thunder, as many feel the game isn’t called evenly. OKC has a knack for getting to […] The post Dillon Brooks Destroys Shai Gilgeous-Alexander After Heated Game 2 appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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What if Darryn Peterson goes to Thunder? This wild mock draft speaks it into existence

The Oklahoma City Thunder are not merely the defending NBA champions, they have also finished at the top of the Western Conference for three seasons running. Now, they have been handed a unique opportunity to receive a lottery pick in the 2026 draft via the Los Angeles Clippers. The Thunder currently hold the No. 12 […] The post What if Darryn Peterson goes to Thunder? This wild mock draft speaks it into existence appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dillon Brooks calls out flopping in the playoffs after Game 2

Dillon Brooks couldn’t stand the quality of the officiating in Game 2 of the first-round series between the Phoenix Suns and the Oklahoma City Thunder. Following the Suns’ 120-107 loss on Wednesday at Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, Okla., Brooks voiced his frustration, saying he felt the officials didn’t give Phoenix a fair shake, as … The post Dillon Brooks calls out flopping in the playoffs after Game 2 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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