Brett Siegel: The Thunder become the 10th team in NBA Playoff history to score 149+ points in a game, as they dismantle the Nuggets 149-106 in Game 2 to even things up at 1-1 heading to Denver. After a heartbreaking Game 1 loss, OKC has responded in a big way.
Source: x.com
Source: x.com
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Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic warming up pic.x.com/IEQP2gGdGh – 8:14 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic warming up pic.x.com/IEQP2gGdGh – 8:14 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Most points by a Canadian this postseason:
181 — Jamal Murray
144 — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pic.x.com/hpb74vgaIW – 4:33 PM
Most points by a Canadian this postseason:
181 — Jamal Murray
144 — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pic.x.com/hpb74vgaIW – 4:33 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Lowest FG% this playoffs (min. 75 FGA):
37.2 — Jalen Green
37.3 — Malik Beasley
41.5 — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
41.7 — Jayson Tatum pic.x.com/x7gWS8D0my – 12:28 PM
Lowest FG% this playoffs (min. 75 FGA):
37.2 — Jalen Green
37.3 — Malik Beasley
41.5 — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
41.7 — Jayson Tatum pic.x.com/x7gWS8D0my – 12:28 PM
Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the wake of OKC’s Game 1 collapse vs. Nuggets: “We’re going to find out what we’re made of, what we’re really made of. Nobody expected it to be smooth sailing this whole journey.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 2:50 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the wake of OKC’s Game 1 collapse vs. Nuggets: “We’re going to find out what we’re made of, what we’re really made of. Nobody expected it to be smooth sailing this whole journey.” espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 2:50 AM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Jokic vs. Shai was an absolute MASTERCLASS, with Jokic and the Nuggets winning the first battle!
OKC – Denver Nuggets 0-1 pic.x.com/c2LAkJw0HA – 1:32 AM
Jokic vs. Shai was an absolute MASTERCLASS, with Jokic and the Nuggets winning the first battle!OKC – Denver Nuggets 0-1 pic.x.com/c2LAkJw0HA – 1:32 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Shai in Game 1:
33 PTS
10 REB
8 AST
2 STL
Not enough. pic.x.com/RpeIQF0ehK – 12:27 AM
Shai in Game 1:
33 PTS
10 REB
8 AST
2 STL
Not enough. pic.x.com/RpeIQF0ehK – 12:27 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Pitch perfect in bounds play gets SGA a wide open dunk.
Intentional foul from OKC.
Aaron Gordon hits both free throws.
Thunder up 119-118.
Thunder ball.
10.7 seconds to go. – 12:23 AM
Pitch perfect in bounds play gets SGA a wide open dunk.
Intentional foul from OKC.
Aaron Gordon hits both free throws.
Thunder up 119-118.
Thunder ball.
10.7 seconds to go. – 12:23 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Perfectly executed SLOB by OKC gets Shai Gilgeous-Alexander an easy finish. Now it is just the foul game. This time it is AG at the line. – 12:21 AM
Perfectly executed SLOB by OKC gets Shai Gilgeous-Alexander an easy finish. Now it is just the foul game. This time it is AG at the line. – 12:21 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits the 2 biggest free throws of his career so far.
Thunder up 117-114.
Nuggets ball.
13.9 seconds to go. – 12:17 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits the 2 biggest free throws of his career so far.
Thunder up 117-114.
Nuggets ball.
13.9 seconds to go. – 12:17 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Great transition defense by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, forced Braun in the air to kick out to an AG open 3 on the break. A miss. Something you live with every time in transition. – 12:09 AM
Great transition defense by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, forced Braun in the air to kick out to an AG open 3 on the break. A miss. Something you live with every time in transition. – 12:09 AM
Micah Adams @MAdamsStatGuy
SGA is unbelievable.
Had a historic season.
And the MVP is a regular season award.
Not ‘what did you do in one playoff game’ award.
This game has no bearing.
Obviously.
But I mean… cmon.
Jokic is this entire team. It’s EVERYTHING. – 12:07 AM
SGA is unbelievable.
Had a historic season.
And the MVP is a regular season award.
Not ‘what did you do in one playoff game’ award.
This game has no bearing.
Obviously.
But I mean… cmon.
Jokic is this entire team. It’s EVERYTHING. – 12:07 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Foul on SGA.
Challenge by Daigneault.
Looks like Jokic pulls SGA’s arm.
This *should* be Jokic’s 6th foul. – 12:07 AM
Foul on SGA.
Challenge by Daigneault.
Looks like Jokic pulls SGA’s arm.
This *should* be Jokic’s 6th foul. – 12:07 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault is challenging this foul on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 12:06 AM
Mark Daigneault is challenging this foul on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander – 12:06 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder up 5 heading into the final frame. Denver sliced OKC’s lead in half during the 3rd. Going to be an interesting start to the 4th with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scheduled to start on the bench. – 11:31 PM
Thunder up 5 heading into the final frame. Denver sliced OKC’s lead in half during the 3rd. Going to be an interesting start to the 4th with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scheduled to start on the bench. – 11:31 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
You ALWAYS know when Shai is going to attempt a pull-up 3
It feels so rare when he gets a 4-point play opportunity – 11:20 PM
You ALWAYS know when Shai is going to attempt a pull-up 3
It feels so rare when he gets a 4-point play opportunity – 11:20 PM
Royce Young @royceyoung
OKC started the second half with SGA, Dort, Dub, Chet and four Alex Caruso’s. They’re allowing them to play with eight players for some reason. – 11:13 PM
OKC started the second half with SGA, Dort, Dub, Chet and four Alex Caruso’s. They’re allowing them to play with eight players for some reason. – 11:13 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Alex Caruso is up to 5 steals, this time leading to a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a Denver timeout. – 11:02 PM
Alex Caruso is up to 5 steals, this time leading to a Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and a Denver timeout. – 11:02 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returns to the game up 10. OKC was only up 1 when he left. Massive difference from the Non-Jokic minutes. – 10:26 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returns to the game up 10. OKC was only up 1 when he left. Massive difference from the Non-Jokic minutes. – 10:26 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
SGA and Murray combine for 26 in 1Q on 10/15 shooting. OKC leads Den 27-26 🇨🇦🏀. – 10:14 PM
SGA and Murray combine for 26 in 1Q on 10/15 shooting. OKC leads Den 27-26 🇨🇦🏀. – 10:14 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 1st quarter
14 PTS
6-8 FG
6 REB
2 AST
1 BLK – 10:10 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 1st quarter
14 PTS
6-8 FG
6 REB
2 AST
1 BLK – 10:10 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accounts for 77.8% of the Thunder’s points in the 1st quarter (12 points, 1 assists, 2 points created from assists) – 10:02 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander accounts for 77.8% of the Thunder’s points in the 1st quarter (12 points, 1 assists, 2 points created from assists) – 10:02 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander debuts his signature @Converse SHAI 001 in “Charm Black” — a tribute to his mom Charmaine.
“My mother’s love for the color black inspired this design – elegant, mysterious, yet unapologetically her. This one is for you, Charmaine,” says SGA. pic.x.com/pNLuKxw4ZL – 10:02 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander debuts his signature @Converse SHAI 001 in “Charm Black” — a tribute to his mom Charmaine.
“My mother’s love for the color black inspired this design – elegant, mysterious, yet unapologetically her. This one is for you, Charmaine,” says SGA. pic.x.com/pNLuKxw4ZL – 10:02 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder lineup:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Cason Wallace
Isaiah Joe
Alex Caruso
Isaiah Hartenstein – 10:00 PM
Thunder lineup:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Cason Wallace
Isaiah Joe
Alex Caruso
Isaiah Hartenstein – 10:00 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
MVP chants for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander into an ovation for Russell Westbrook pic.x.com/5JgkGOlxwR – 9:59 PM
MVP chants for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander into an ovation for Russell Westbrook pic.x.com/5JgkGOlxwR – 9:59 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is getting anything he wants this game. – 9:57 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is getting anything he wants this game. – 9:57 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, my goodness. The spin cycle sets up a middy at the nail and he is on the board in Round 2. – 9:48 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, my goodness. The spin cycle sets up a middy at the nail and he is on the board in Round 2. – 9:48 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Nuggets
SGA
Dort
JDub
Chet
Hartenstein
Round 2. Game 1. – 9:03 PM
Thunder starters vs Nuggets
SGA
Dort
JDub
Chet
Hartenstein
Round 2. Game 1. – 9:03 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
As the SGA and the Thunder get set to start their second-round series against the Nuggets, their championship hopes get tested by Jokic, Murray and the battle hardened Nuggets: sportsnet.ca/nba/article/th… – 8:30 PM
As the SGA and the Thunder get set to start their second-round series against the Nuggets, their championship hopes get tested by Jokic, Murray and the battle hardened Nuggets: sportsnet.ca/nba/article/th… – 8:30 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes his entrance into Round 2… with his new Shai 001 Charm Black colorways in hand. pic.x.com/Oguxh9Iczl – 8:15 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes his entrance into Round 2… with his new Shai 001 Charm Black colorways in hand. pic.x.com/Oguxh9Iczl – 8:15 PM
Ramona Shelburne @ramonashelburne
SGA, Nikola Jokic and why this series should be an epic—polite—clash of the two leading MVP candidates espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:55 PM
SGA, Nikola Jokic and why this series should be an epic—polite—clash of the two leading MVP candidates espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:55 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
New Dunc’d On is OUT, breaking down another amazing performance by the Warriors and Indiana putting their stamp on the series in Game 1. Plus, we look ahead to the battle of two MVPs, Shai and Jokic. Search Dunc’d On in your podcast player, this one’s FREE pic.x.com/O09kcaCeWp – 3:03 AM
New Dunc’d On is OUT, breaking down another amazing performance by the Warriors and Indiana putting their stamp on the series in Game 1. Plus, we look ahead to the battle of two MVPs, Shai and Jokic. Search Dunc’d On in your podcast player, this one’s FREE pic.x.com/O09kcaCeWp – 3:03 AM
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Josue Pavón: FINAL: Thunder 149, Nuggets, 106 OKC ties series 1- Gilgeous-Alexander: 34 PTS, 8 AST Jal. Williams: 17 PTS, 7 AST, 2 BLK Holmgren: 15 PTS, 11 REB, 2 STL OKC: 56.2% FG, 16/36 3PT Westbrook: 19 PTS, 5 AST Jokic: 17 PTS, 8 REB, 6 AST Murray: 14 PTS DEN: 37.9% FG, 15/37 3PT -via x.com / May 8, 2025
The silver lining to blowing a series opener at home, according to Gilgeous-Alexander, is that an Oklahoma City squad that cruised to a league-best 68 regular-season wins gets to see how it can handle adversity. “It should be fun,” Gilgeous-Alexander said after the Thunder’s first loss this postseason. “We’re going to find out what we’re made of, what we’re really made of. Nobody expected it to be smooth sailing this whole journey. No journey in life is, and we know that. Today’s a bump in the road — unexpected. No one expects to lose, especially that way, but it’s the game of life. So it’s about how you respond to getting knocked down.” -via ESPN / May 6, 2025
Jorge Sierra: Nikola Jokic is the best player of the playoffs. Shai at No. 6. -via Twitter @hoopshype / May 6, 2025