Minnesota Timberwolves famous person Anthony Edwards, beaming with admiration of an All-NBA rival, didn’t hesitate when requested about Oklahoma Metropolis’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. “The MVP of the NBA,” Edwards advised ESPN. The season hasn’t reached the midway level but, however Edwards has seen sufficient to declare that Gilgeous-Alexander ought to be en path to incomes his first MVP award after ending because the runner-up final season. Really, Edwards noticed approach an excessive amount of from Gilgeous-Alexander in the course of the Thunder’s 113-105 win over the Timberwolves on Tuesday evening on the Paycom Heart. Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 factors on 15-of-23 capturing, together with 19 factors in the course of the third quarter whereas Oklahoma Metropolis seized management of the sport.
Supply: ESPN
Supply: ESPN
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Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
2024 sports activities leaders…
🏀 NBA factors: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2,318)
🏈 NFL TDs thrown: Joe Burrow (42)
MLB Dwelling Runs: Aaron Decide (58)
🏒 NHL factors: Nathan MacKinnon (143) pic.x.com/DRCzpVqzkf – 12:05 AM
2024 sports activities leaders…
🏀 NBA factors: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2,318)
🏈 NFL TDs thrown: Joe Burrow (42)
MLB Dwelling Runs: Aaron Decide (58)🏒 NHL factors: Nathan MacKinnon (143) pic.x.com/DRCzpVqzkf – 12:05 AM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards, Chris Finch with lengthy discussions with the officers that half, as the published was displaying. Keep in mind it was after a win in OKC final season and watching Shai get calls all evening {that a} sizzling mic caught Edwards saying “Cheatin’ ass refs.” – 9:06 PM
Anthony Edwards, Chris Finch with lengthy discussions with the officers that half, as the published was displaying. Keep in mind it was after a win in OKC final season and watching Shai get calls all evening {that a} sizzling mic caught Edwards saying “Cheatin’ ass refs.” – 9:06 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault makes use of a timeout on the 7:37 mark with OKC down 10-8. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has six of the eight factors. – 8:17 PM
Mark Daigneault makes use of a timeout on the 7:37 mark with OKC down 10-8. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has six of the eight factors. – 8:17 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander regarded like Jonathan Crompton throwing that lob. – 8:14 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander regarded like Jonathan Crompton throwing that lob. – 8:14 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Cason Wallace misses a floater however stays to defend Julius Randle 94 ft and rips him. Creates likelihood for OKC as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nails a baseline fadeaway. – 8:13 PM
Cason Wallace misses a floater however stays to defend Julius Randle 94 ft and rips him. Creates likelihood for OKC as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nails a baseline fadeaway. – 8:13 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder starters vs Timberwolves:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Cason Wallace
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Isaiah Hartenstein – 7:40 PM
Thunder starters vs Timberwolves:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Cason Wallace
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Isaiah Hartenstein – 7:40 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Wolves
SGA
Wallace
Dort
JDub
Hartenstein
OKC will attempt to finish 2024 with 12 straight wins… which might tie the all time Thunder document. – 7:35 PM
Thunder starters vs Wolves
SGA
Wallace
Dort
JDub
Hartenstein
OKC will attempt to finish 2024 with 12 straight wins… which might tie the all time Thunder document. – 7:35 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
2024 leaders (since Jan. 1):
PTS — Shai
REB — Sabonis
AST — Haliburton
STL — Fox
BLK — Wemby
FGM — Jokic
3PM — Steph
FTM — Shai
Who will lead 2025? pic.x.com/EE3OMpZ3M1 – 11:26 AM
2024 leaders (since Jan. 1):
PTS — Shai
REB — Sabonis
AST — Haliburton
STL — Fox
BLK — Wemby
FGM — Jokic
3PM — Steph
FTM — Shai
Who will lead 2025? pic.x.com/EE3OMpZ3M1 – 11:26 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Shai this month:
31.8 PPG
5.9 RPG
5.2 APG
2.3 SPG
11-2. pic.x.com/9HxoRfQNFQ – 5:35 PM
Shai this month:
31.8 PPG
5.9 RPG
5.2 APG
2.3 SPG
11-2. pic.x.com/9HxoRfQNFQ – 5:35 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
TIL that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is now the favourite for the NBA’s MVP on @BodogCA 🇨🇦 Superior to see that – 4:56 PM
TIL that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is now the favourite for the NBA’s MVP on @BodogCA 🇨🇦 Superior to see that – 4:56 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has received the Western Convention Participant of the Week award.
SGA has been nominated each week of the season. pic.x.com/ytvtavJBAH – 3:33 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has received the Western Convention Participant of the Week award.
SGA has been nominated each week of the season. pic.x.com/ytvtavJBAH – 3:33 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has received the participant of the week award. pic.x.com/AUFoMkYM9W – 3:30 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has received the participant of the week award. pic.x.com/AUFoMkYM9W – 3:30 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“Over the course of 48 minutes they simply put on you out.”
@Scalabrine tells @TheFrankIsola Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is steering the Thunder in the fitting course.
Take heed to The Beginning Lineup, weekdays from 7-10am ET! pic.x.com/4p6ln4hGmW – 10:50 AM
“Over the course of 48 minutes they simply put on you out.”
@Scalabrine tells @TheFrankIsola Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is steering the Thunder in the fitting course.
Take heed to The Beginning Lineup, weekdays from 7-10am ET! pic.x.com/4p6ln4hGmW – 10:50 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
New Locked on #Thunder Podcast:
🏀 OKC beat Memphis
🏀 Isaiah Hartenstein capturing extra 3’s?
🏀 SGA’s scoring
🏀 Ajay Mitchell’s huge evening
#ThunderUp #FirstListen:
linktr.ee/LockedOnThunder pic.x.com/M3tYBQWniJ – 9:24 AM
New Locked on #Thunder Podcast:
🏀 OKC beat Memphis
🏀 Isaiah Hartenstein capturing extra 3’s?
🏀 SGA’s scoring
🏀 Ajay Mitchell’s huge evening
#ThunderUp #FirstListen:
linktr.ee/LockedOnThunder pic.x.com/M3tYBQWniJ – 9:24 AM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
We don’t discuss sufficient about Jalen Brunson.
— Most factors within the NBA in 2024 (SGA may catch him, they each have one recreation remaining.)
— Fifth-most assists within the NBA in 2024.
(This consists of playoffs.) – 9:01 AM
We don’t discuss sufficient about Jalen Brunson.
— Most factors within the NBA in 2024 (SGA may catch him, they each have one recreation remaining.)
— Fifth-most assists within the NBA in 2024.
(This consists of playoffs.) – 9:01 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on this play: “A couple of seconds is numerous time. It might appear quick, nevertheless it’s numerous time.”
pic.x.com/PNo7kJiqMJ – 10:20 PM
SGA on this play: “A couple of seconds is numerous time. It might appear quick, nevertheless it’s numerous time.”
pic.x.com/PNo7kJiqMJ – 10:20 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Ajay Mitchell:
“Me and Dub joke that by the best way he performs basketball, you possibly can inform he performed in faculty for 4 years.”
SGA praised Mitchell’s basketball IQ and really feel. – 10:15 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Ajay Mitchell:
“Me and Dub joke that by the best way he performs basketball, you possibly can inform he performed in faculty for 4 years.”
SGA praised Mitchell’s basketball IQ and really feel. – 10:15 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams on what his SGA for MVP pitch can be:
“Watch the video games.
It’s fairly apparent.
I don’t know the way he didn’t get it final yr.” – 10:14 PM
Jalen Williams on what his SGA for MVP pitch can be:
“Watch the video games.
It’s fairly apparent.
I don’t know the way he didn’t get it final yr.” – 10:14 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finger rolls his thirty fourth and thirty fifth factors on the third quarter buzzer.
Thunder up 102-73. – 8:54 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finger rolls his thirty fourth and thirty fifth factors on the third quarter buzzer.
Thunder up 102-73. – 8:54 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
I do not know how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pulled off that finger roll on the buzzer. It’s been all Thunder. – 8:52 PM
I do not know how Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pulled off that finger roll on the buzzer. It’s been all Thunder. – 8:52 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has his seventeenth 30 level recreation of the season.
SGA is now tied with Giannis for #1 within the league.
SGA led the league in 30 level video games final season. – 8:43 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has his seventeenth 30 level recreation of the season.
SGA is now tied with Giannis for #1 within the league.
SGA led the league in 30 level video games final season. – 8:43 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes buckets like this appear routine.
They aren’t.
pic.x.com/oCOsqa9Grt – 8:14 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes buckets like this appear routine.
They aren’t.
pic.x.com/oCOsqa9Grt – 8:14 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the half
23 PTS
9-10 FG
1-2 3PT
4 REB
5 AST
1 STL
2 BLK – 8:08 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the half
23 PTS
9-10 FG
1-2 3PT
4 REB
5 AST
1 STL
2 BLK – 8:08 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
SGA within the first half:
23 PTS
5 AST
9-10 FG
Main the league in 20 PT halves this season. pic.x.com/LEQ7NF12VA – 8:08 PM
SGA within the first half:
23 PTS
5 AST
9-10 FG
Main the league in 20 PT halves this season. pic.x.com/LEQ7NF12VA – 8:08 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander does ridiculous issues on a basketball court docket nightly. – 8:03 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander does ridiculous issues on a basketball court docket nightly. – 8:03 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
back-to-back 10+ level quarters from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. 11 within the first, now 11 within the second with 2:04 left. OKC is up 70-44. – 8:01 PM
back-to-back 10+ level quarters from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. 11 within the first, now 11 within the second with 2:04 left. OKC is up 70-44. – 8:01 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder assistant coach Dave Bliss began stomping his ft in pleasure after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pressured that turnover. He has made some spectacular defensive performs tonight. – 7:55 PM
Thunder assistant coach Dave Bliss began stomping his ft in pleasure after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pressured that turnover. He has made some spectacular defensive performs tonight. – 7:55 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Regardless of a blistering chilly begin to this recreation, OKC leads after one: 34-31. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 11 within the 1st. – 7:35 PM
Regardless of a blistering chilly begin to this recreation, OKC leads after one: 34-31. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 11 within the 1st. – 7:35 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 1st quarter
11 PTS
4-4 FG
1-1 3PT
2-2 FT
4 AST – 7:34 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 1st quarter
11 PTS
4-4 FG
1-1 3PT
2-2 FT
4 AST – 7:34 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will get Pippen Jr. within the put up and hits one in every of his loopy baseline turnaround fades. He has 9 factors within the opening body. – 7:32 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will get Pippen Jr. within the put up and hits one in every of his loopy baseline turnaround fades. He has 9 factors within the opening body. – 7:32 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
After Cason Wallace out proper snatches the ball away, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishes in transition to tie it at 11 after Memphis began on an 11-2 run. Memphis timeout. – 7:22 PM
After Cason Wallace out proper snatches the ball away, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finishes in transition to tie it at 11 after Memphis began on an 11-2 run. Memphis timeout. – 7:22 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stops the bleeding with a catch and shoot have a look at the nail. – 7:18 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stops the bleeding with a catch and shoot have a look at the nail. – 7:18 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Grizzlies
SGA
Wallace
Dort
JDub
Hartenstein
#1 within the West vs #2 within the West. – 6:38 PM
Thunder starters vs Grizzlies
SGA
Wallace
Dort
JDub
Hartenstein
#1 within the West vs #2 within the West. – 6:38 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder starters
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Cason Wallace
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Isaiah Hartenstein – 6:36 PM
Thunder starters
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Cason Wallace
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Isaiah Hartenstein – 6:36 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the MVP frontrunner. tomthefinder.com/p/toms-title-t… – 2:34 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is the MVP frontrunner. tomthefinder.com/p/toms-title-t… – 2:34 PM
Extra on this storyline
“I don’t know if they may give it to [Jokic] once more,” stated Edwards, who had 20 factors within the loss. “Yeah, I might say Shai. Yeah, he’s wanting just like the MVP, man. He was unbelievable as soon as once more tonight. “He’s constant each evening. His group gonna give him the ball and simply let him rock out each evening. It’s nothing to consider. ‘Hey, get Shai the ball and he going to get busy, after which we’re going to determine it out after that.’ I really like watching that. It’s unbelievable, man. If he’s retaining him like that, I hope they offer [MVP] to him this yr for positive. I really feel like he ought to have received it final yr, however he’s taking part in out his thoughts proper now.” -via ESPN / January 1, 2025
Kurt Helin: Anthony Edwards was fined $100,000 by the NBA for cursing throughout a televised interview. Once more. Edwards has been fined $200K over the previous few weeks for his postgame interviews. nbcsports.com/nba/information/antho… -via Twitter @basketballtalk / December 29, 2024
Christopher Hine: Anthony Edwards on his determination to take the three: “I not often go for the tie. I already had my thoughts [made up]. As soon as I caught it I already knew I used to be going for the three. I simply didn’t know if I used to be going for the common pull up or stepback.” -via Twitter @ChristopherHine / December 28, 2024
