Chet Homgren on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 'When one of your best offensive players is one of your best defensive players, it's huge'
Brandon Rahbar: Chet Holmgren on SGA: “When one of your best offensive players is one of your best defensive players, it’s huge.” SGA had 40 points… and 2 steals and 2 blocks, including a big swat on Steph Curry in OT.
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New Locked on #Thunder Podcast:
🏀 CHET IS A STAR
🏀 SGA is an MVP-caliber player
🏀 Cason Wallace’s defensive ceiling
🏀 Josh Giddey down the stretch
🏀 Jalen Williams should not be overlooked
🏀 Enjoy this
🏀 Previewing POR
#ThunderUp #FirstListen:
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Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Chet Holmgren on SGA: “When one of your best offensive players is one of your best defensive players, it’s huge.”
SGA had 40 points… and 2 steals and 2 blocks, including a big swat on Steph Curry in OT. – 11:49 PM
Chet Holmgren on SGA: “When one of your best offensive players is one of your best defensive players, it’s huge.”
SGA had 40 points… and 2 steals and 2 blocks, including a big swat on Steph Curry in OT. – 11:49 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA and Chet deservedly getting all the kudos tonight. They were phenomenal.
But just want to say…
Thunder don’t win this game without Jalen Williams’ stretch in the 4th quarter. Or Isaiah Joe’s timely buckets. – 11:48 PM
SGA and Chet deservedly getting all the kudos tonight. They were phenomenal.
But just want to say…
Thunder don’t win this game without Jalen Williams’ stretch in the 4th quarter. Or Isaiah Joe’s timely buckets. – 11:48 PM
Royce Young @royceyoung
Thunder beat the Warriors 130-123 in overtime. OKC came back from 18 down in the second half, Chet hit a game-tying 3 at the buzzer.
– SGA: 40-6-6 (18-29 shooting)
– Chet: 36-10-5 (14-22 shooting)
– Dub: 22-6-3 – 11:12 PM
Thunder beat the Warriors 130-123 in overtime. OKC came back from 18 down in the second half, Chet hit a game-tying 3 at the buzzer.
– SGA: 40-6-6 (18-29 shooting)
– Chet: 36-10-5 (14-22 shooting)
– Dub: 22-6-3 – 11:12 PM
Royce Young @royceyoung
Thunder beat the Warriors 130-123 in overtime. OKC came back from 18 down in the second half, Chet hit a game-tying 3 at the buzzer.
– SGA: 40-6-6 (18-29 shooting)
– Chet: 36-10-5 (14-22 shooting)
– Dub: 22-6-6 – 11:11 PM
Thunder beat the Warriors 130-123 in overtime. OKC came back from 18 down in the second half, Chet hit a game-tying 3 at the buzzer.
– SGA: 40-6-6 (18-29 shooting)
– Chet: 36-10-5 (14-22 shooting)
– Dub: 22-6-6 – 11:11 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Statement game from this young OKC squad tonight.
OKC fought from 18 down to beat Golden State on the road.
JDub’s clutch 4th quarter.
Huge shot from Chet to send it to OT.
Dominate performance from SGA in OT.
OKC improves to 9-4 on the season. – 11:09 PM
Statement game from this young OKC squad tonight.
OKC fought from 18 down to beat Golden State on the road.
JDub’s clutch 4th quarter.
Huge shot from Chet to send it to OT.
Dominate performance from SGA in OT.
OKC improves to 9-4 on the season. – 11:09 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA, Chet and JDub combined for 98 points on 40-of-67 (59.7%) shooting – 11:09 PM
SGA, Chet and JDub combined for 98 points on 40-of-67 (59.7%) shooting – 11:09 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
FINAL: Thunder 130 , Warriors 123
SGA – 40 points, 6 assists, 6 rebounds
Chet – 36 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists
JDub – 22 points, 6 rebounds
Curry – 25 points, 6 rebounds
Wiggins – 31 points
OKC is 9-4 – 11:07 PM
FINAL: Thunder 130 , Warriors 123
SGA – 40 points, 6 assists, 6 rebounds
Chet – 36 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists
JDub – 22 points, 6 rebounds
Curry – 25 points, 6 rebounds
Wiggins – 31 points
OKC is 9-4 – 11:07 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Shai tonight:
40 PTS
6 REB
6 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
Outscored the Warriors in OT. statmuse.com/nba/player/sha… – 11:07 PM
Shai tonight:
40 PTS
6 REB
6 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
Outscored the Warriors in OT. statmuse.com/nba/player/sha… – 11:07 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight
40 PTS
6 REB
6 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
10 points in OT
Chet Holmgren tonight
36 PTS
10 REB
5 AST
2 STL
1 BLK
3 pointer to send it to OT pic.twitter.com/FX8DwaUk5s – 11:06 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight
40 PTS
6 REB
6 AST
2 STL
2 BLK
10 points in OT
Chet Holmgren tonight
36 PTS
10 REB
5 AST
2 STL
1 BLK
3 pointer to send it to OT pic.twitter.com/FX8DwaUk5s – 11:06 PM
Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dominated OT, scoring 10 points to seal this one for OKC (40 total). Thunder win 130-123. Holmgren finishes with 36 points and 10 rebounds
Warriors losing streak extends to six games despite 31 points from Wiggins and 25 from Curry. – 11:06 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dominated OT, scoring 10 points to seal this one for OKC (40 total). Thunder win 130-123. Holmgren finishes with 36 points and 10 rebounds
Warriors losing streak extends to six games despite 31 points from Wiggins and 25 from Curry. – 11:06 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nails two high degree of difficulty mid-range jumpers and then blocks a Steph Curry stepback, which turns into a fastbreak layup. He has 40. Won this game down the stretch for the Thunder. – 11:04 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander nails two high degree of difficulty mid-range jumpers and then blocks a Steph Curry stepback, which turns into a fastbreak layup. He has 40. Won this game down the stretch for the Thunder. – 11:04 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been absolutely dominate in OT.
SGA has 10 of OKC’s 11 points and had a big clutch block on Steph Curry.
SGA has 40 points tonight.
In a game filled with All Stars, SGA has been the best player on the court. – 11:04 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been absolutely dominate in OT.
SGA has 10 of OKC’s 11 points and had a big clutch block on Steph Curry.
SGA has 40 points tonight.
In a game filled with All Stars, SGA has been the best player on the court. – 11:04 PM
J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
the lack of concern that shai showed while driving that ball at CP3 lmao – 11:04 PM
the lack of concern that shai showed while driving that ball at CP3 lmao – 11:04 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Shai is incredibly unbothered in the midrange. 6/11 tonight on non-paint twos, 49% on the season – 11:01 PM
Shai is incredibly unbothered in the midrange. 6/11 tonight on non-paint twos, 49% on the season – 11:01 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai with two straight buckets in OT to give OKC a 4 point lead.
1:44 to go.
SGA and Chet both have 36 points tonight. – 11:01 PM
Shai with two straight buckets in OT to give OKC a 4 point lead.
1:44 to go.
SGA and Chet both have 36 points tonight. – 11:01 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Talked about this on the pod with @anthonyVslater after the last game: Shai has 4 guys he’s totally comfortable getting a shot against 1 on 1 with this closing lineup out there. Not going to be a viable group for GSW if they want to win close playoff games. – 11:00 PM
Talked about this on the pod with @anthonyVslater after the last game: Shai has 4 guys he’s totally comfortable getting a shot against 1 on 1 with this closing lineup out there. Not going to be a viable group for GSW if they want to win close playoff games. – 11:00 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA over Looney
OKC has a 124-120 lead over GS with 1:44 left in OT – 11:00 PM
SGA over Looney
OKC has a 124-120 lead over GS with 1:44 left in OT – 11:00 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 30+ points in 8 of 12 games this season. – 10:46 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 30+ points in 8 of 12 games this season. – 10:46 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes his first free throws of the game with 1:26 left in the 4th quarter. – 10:46 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes his first free throws of the game with 1:26 left in the 4th quarter. – 10:46 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
I think I’d challenge this foul call on Wiggins if I’m Kerr. And he’s doing it. Warriors up 2, would send Shai to the line. Thought Wiggins had pretty good position. Will be tough to get overturned, but with 1:26 probably best challenge chance remaining. – 10:44 PM
I think I’d challenge this foul call on Wiggins if I’m Kerr. And he’s doing it. Warriors up 2, would send Shai to the line. Thought Wiggins had pretty good position. Will be tough to get overturned, but with 1:26 probably best challenge chance remaining. – 10:44 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams all have 20+ points tonight.
25 years old
22 years old
21 years old – 10:36 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams all have 20+ points tonight.
25 years old
22 years old
21 years old – 10:36 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA dish to Chet for a dunk.
OKC has come back from 18 down to take the lead. – 10:35 PM
SGA dish to Chet for a dunk.
OKC has come back from 18 down to take the lead. – 10:35 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jalen Williams has been huge this frame and this game is tied. That is such a great run of minutes with SGA on the pine. Something they haven’t had in a while the depth has really showed out here lately. What a fun team. – 10:29 PM
Jalen Williams has been huge this frame and this game is tied. That is such a great run of minutes with SGA on the pine. Something they haven’t had in a while the depth has really showed out here lately. What a fun team. – 10:29 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
That was an electric close to the third. From down 18 to two. Another big test for the non-SGA minutes coming up assuming Mark Daigneault sticks with the typical pattern. The rotation stepped up last game in the Bay let’s see what happens in the final frame. – 10:21 PM
That was an electric close to the third. From down 18 to two. Another big test for the non-SGA minutes coming up assuming Mark Daigneault sticks with the typical pattern. The rotation stepped up last game in the Bay let’s see what happens in the final frame. – 10:21 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 points in the 3rd quarter.
OKC went from 18 down to 2 down. – 10:20 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 points in the 3rd quarter.
OKC went from 18 down to 2 down. – 10:20 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 3Q: Warriors 87, Thunder 85
SGA – 23 points, 5 assists, 3 steals
Chet – 25 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists
Joe – 8 points
Curry – 17 points, 5 rebounds
Wiggins – 18 points
Klay – 16 points – 10:19 PM
End of 3Q: Warriors 87, Thunder 85
SGA – 23 points, 5 assists, 3 steals
Chet – 25 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists
Joe – 8 points
Curry – 17 points, 5 rebounds
Wiggins – 18 points
Klay – 16 points – 10:19 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Warriors were up 18 points on OKC just a few minutes ago.
Thunder on a run led by SGA and Chet.
It s a 7 point game. – 10:15 PM
Warriors were up 18 points on OKC just a few minutes ago.
Thunder on a run led by SGA and Chet.
It s a 7 point game. – 10:15 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
HALF: Warriors 61, Thunder 51
Chet – 19 points, 3 rebounds
SGA – 8 points, 4 assists
Curry – 12 points, 4 rebounds
Klay – 12 points
Wiggins – 12 points – 9:41 PM
HALF: Warriors 61, Thunder 51
Chet – 19 points, 3 rebounds
SGA – 8 points, 4 assists
Curry – 12 points, 4 rebounds
Klay – 12 points
Wiggins – 12 points – 9:41 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 1Q: Thunder 33, Warriors 31
SGA – 8 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists
Chet – 9 points
Curry – 5 points
Kuminga – 7 points, 3 rebounds – 9:11 PM
End of 1Q: Thunder 33, Warriors 31
SGA – 8 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists
Chet – 9 points
Curry – 5 points
Kuminga – 7 points, 3 rebounds – 9:11 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Great job by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attacking hard to the rim in transition to get a two-for-one chance for OKC. Kenrich Williams ends the Warriors possession by drawing a charge, and OKC has the final 7 seconds of the frame. – 9:11 PM
Great job by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attacking hard to the rim in transition to get a two-for-one chance for OKC. Kenrich Williams ends the Warriors possession by drawing a charge, and OKC has the final 7 seconds of the frame. – 9:11 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
First time Thunder went to the Joe pick and pop with Shai. Warriors blitzed it, had another rotate over to Joe. Thunder move it and Wallace gets an and one at the rim. – 9:08 PM
First time Thunder went to the Joe pick and pop with Shai. Warriors blitzed it, had another rotate over to Joe. Thunder move it and Wallace gets an and one at the rim. – 9:08 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Podz isn’t going to have much shot in an iso vs Shai if he plays off him. That FT line midranger is automatic and he won’t even see the contest. No great options but I think he needs to force a drive and get some help. – 9:02 PM
Podz isn’t going to have much shot in an iso vs Shai if he plays off him. That FT line midranger is automatic and he won’t even see the contest. No great options but I think he needs to force a drive and get some help. – 9:02 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
OKC has destroyed the Warriors in transition in these 2 games. Kuminga gets a layup and the Thunder get a Shai jumper 4 seconds later. – 8:59 PM
OKC has destroyed the Warriors in transition in these 2 games. Kuminga gets a layup and the Thunder get a Shai jumper 4 seconds later. – 8:59 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Warriors
SGA
Dort
Giddey
JDub
Chet
Curry/CP3/Klay/Wiggins/Looney starting for Golden State. – 8:05 PM
Thunder starters vs Warriors
SGA
Dort
Giddey
JDub
Chet
Curry/CP3/Klay/Wiggins/Looney starting for Golden State. – 8:05 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
TPA standings, Nov. 18:
1. Nikola Jokić: 126.51
2. Joel Embiid: 82.23
3. Tyrese Haliburton: 77.75
4. Stephen Curry: 74.59
5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 65.54
6. Tyrese Maxey: 62.99
7. Luka Dončić: 62.85
8. LeBron James: 59.41
9. Scottie Barnes: 58.26
10. Donovan Mitchell: 56.69 pic.twitter.com/C0SxdyJQwJ – 9:47 AM
TPA standings, Nov. 18:
1. Nikola Jokić: 126.51
2. Joel Embiid: 82.23
3. Tyrese Haliburton: 77.75
4. Stephen Curry: 74.59
5. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 65.54
6. Tyrese Maxey: 62.99
7. Luka Dončić: 62.85
8. LeBron James: 59.41
9. Scottie Barnes: 58.26
10. Donovan Mitchell: 56.69 pic.twitter.com/C0SxdyJQwJ – 9:47 AM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
Nov. 18 RPR MVP standings (min 10 games):
1. Nikola Jokić: 19.3
2. Joel Embiid: 18.2
3. Jayson Tatum: 15.1
4. Luka Dončić: 14.9
5. Tyrese Maxey: 14.8
6. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 14.7
7. Anthony Davis: 13.4
8. Stephen Curry: 13.2
9. Kevin Durant: 12.8
10. LeBron James: 12.4 pic.twitter.com/8z0cXXymb0 – 9:40 AM
Nov. 18 RPR MVP standings (min 10 games):
1. Nikola Jokić: 19.3
2. Joel Embiid: 18.2
3. Jayson Tatum: 15.1
4. Luka Dončić: 14.9
5. Tyrese Maxey: 14.8
6. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 14.7
7. Anthony Davis: 13.4
8. Stephen Curry: 13.2
9. Kevin Durant: 12.8
10. LeBron James: 12.4 pic.twitter.com/8z0cXXymb0 – 9:40 AM
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In the growth of great scorers who don’t enter the league as great scorers, there is a final phase where discovery gives way to mastery — and finally to a calm bravado. Early on, they test the boundaries of their skills and hone new ones. As they shoulder more responsibility, each game brings new pressures — a brighter spotlight, more targeted schemes from defenses. They react on the fly, and find they can handle and do more — more moves, more shots, more variety and poise. Then, they manipulate. “Oh, I can do this!” becomes “Watch me do this, on my terms.” -via ESPN / November 17, 2023
For Gilgeous-Alexander, that transition happened last season. He became unconcerned with whatever defenses were doing. He had counters for everything. That self-assuredness radiated in the FIBA World Cup and is in full bloom now. You can tell when Gilgeous-Alexander has a matchup he likes, or knows he has his defender in the bag. He almost seems to grow taller and broader. -via ESPN / November 17, 2023
Gilgeous-Alexander’s points are down — from 31 to 29 — but his field-goal percentage, assists, rebounds and steals (No. 1 in the league!) are up. Even his turnovers are down a tick. (As with Jimmy Butler, Gilgeous-Alexander’s ability to combine ultra-high usage with minimal turnovers is a vastly underrated skill.) He has exchanged a few shots at the rim for midrangers and more 3s, but that’s OK when you shoot 50% on 2s outside the restricted area. The Thunder are plus-10.3 per 100 possessions when Gilgeous-Alexander plays, and minus-2.8 when he sits. Their turnover rate balloons when he rests; the resulting fast breaks are a big reason their defense has slid in Gilgeous-Alexander’s rest stints. (Their rebounding is crisis-level bad overall.) -via ESPN / November 17, 2023