Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pulled the Oklahoma City Thunder level with San Antonio on Wednesday, as the defending NBA champions won their second heavyweight Western Conference finals clash 122-113. …
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — Oklahoma City Thunder star and two-time NBA MVP, leading the team through the 2026 playoffs.
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- May 2026
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player for a second straight season on Sunday, the NBA confirmed. …
Shai Gilgeous Alexander wins second straight NBA MVP award… Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder scorers with 35 points. Mitchell sparks Cavs In the Eastern Conference semi-finals, Donovan Mitchell went on a record-tying second-half scoring spree as the Cleveland Cavaliers bagged a series-leveling 112-103 victory over the Detroit Pisto …
James undecided on future after Lakers bow out of NBA playoffs- April 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points in a ruthlessly efficient shooting display Saturday to propel Oklahoma City to a 121-109 victory over Phoenix and a commanding 3-0 lead in their NBA playoff series. …
Rampant Gilgeous Alexander fuels Thunder win, Magic hold off PistonsShai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points to propel the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 120-107 victory over Phoenix and a 2-0 lead in their NBA playoff series, as Detroit topped Orlando to knot their series at 1-1 on Wednesday. …
Thunder roll past Suns, Pistons bounce back to level series with Magic… Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the reigning NBA Most Valuable Player and Finals MVP, scored 25 points, connecting on just five of 18 from the field but drilling 15 of his 17 free throw attempts for Oklahoma City. …
Thunder, Celtics open NBA playoffs with big wins, Magic shock Pistons- March 2026
… y left them on 57-18 in the Western Conference, firmly on the shoulder of leaders Oklahoma City, who improved to 60-16 with a 114-110 overtime victory against Eastern Conference leaders Detroit. – ‘Never-die mentality’ – Wembanyama’s rival and reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander …
Wembanyama sets record as Spurs beat Bulls, Shai rescues ThunderShai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points in a stormy Oklahoma City Thunder victory over the Washington Wizards on Saturday as LeBron James added another milestone to his career with a record-breaking 1,612th NBA regular season game. …
Gilgeous Alexander scores 40, LeBron breaks NBA appearance record- February 2026
… Jalen Williams led the scoring with 28 points for Oklahoma City, who were without the injured Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. …
Cunningham on target as depleted Pistons down Raptors… Spurs, OKC win Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points and added 13 assists while Cason Wallace had a career-high 27 points with seven three-pointers as reigning champions Oklahoma City won 121-111 at Denver. …
Knicks boost win streak to six by beating LeBron's Lakers
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Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to level playoff series
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and provided nine assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 122-113 to level their Western Conference finals series at 1-1.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Yesterday
Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to level playoff series
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 30 points and provided nine assists as the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 122-113 to level their Western Conference finals series at 1-1.
21 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 18 May
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins second consecutive NBA MVP
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named NBA Most Valuable Player for a second straight season, receiving 83 first-choice votes out of roughly 100 ballots cast by journalists and broadcasters. Gilgeous-Alexander credited his team-mates for their support throughout the season.
18 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 12 May
LeBron James undecided on future after Lakers playoff exit
LeBron James said he will take time to consider his future after the Los Angeles Lakers were swept out of the NBA playoffs by Oklahoma City, leaving the 41-year-old out of contract and uncertain whether to extend with the Lakers, seek a new team, or retire.
12 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 26 April
NBA playoffs: Thunder sweep Phoenix, Magic stun top-seeded Pistons
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points to lead Oklahoma City to a 121-109 victory over Phoenix and a 3-0 playoff series lead. In the Eastern Conference, the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic defeated the top-seeded Detroit Pistons 113-105 to take a 2-1 series lead.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 23 April
Thunder extend playoff lead over Suns to 2-0
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points as Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Phoenix 120-107 to take a 2-0 series lead in their NBA playoff first round. In a separate matchup, Detroit Pistons defeated Orlando Magic 98-83 to level their series at 1-1.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 20 April
Thunder, Celtics, Magic win opening NBA playoff games
The Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Phoenix Suns 119-84 and the Boston Celtics dominated the Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 in their playoff openers on Sunday, while the Orlando Magic upset the Detroit Pistons 112-101 after having little rest.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Tuesday 31 March
Wembanyama sets NBA record as Spurs beat Bulls
Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and achieved the fastest double-double in NBA history in just 8 minutes 31 seconds as the San Antonio Spurs extended their winning streak to nine games with a 129-114 victory over the Chicago Bulls. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 47 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 114-110 overtime win against Detroit.
31 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Sunday 22 March
NBA: Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 as Thunder wins streak continues
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to their 11th straight victory, defeating the Washington Wizards 132–111. The game was marred by a first-half brawl that resulted in four player ejections.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Thursday 12 February
Pistons beat Raptors despite suspensions ahead of All-Star break
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 113–95 on Wednesday, with Cade Cunningham scoring 28 points and Paul Reed adding 22 despite the absence of suspended centers Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart. The victory leaves Detroit atop the Eastern Conference with a 40–13 record.
12 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Monday 2 February
NBA roundup: Knicks beat Lakers, extend winning streak
The New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 112–100, stretching their win streak to six games. OG Anunoby scored 25 points for the Knicks while LeBron James, playing what could be his last game at Madison Square Garden, scored 22 points for the Lakers.
2 February 2026 · The Namibian →