Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 'If I had the movement back, I wouldn't have fouled him'
Washington converted the first two free throws and intentionally missed the third one, allowing the Mavs to win as there were only 2.5 seconds left for the OKC to try and score a basket from full-court. “I shouldn’t have fouled him,” Gilgeous-Alexander said in his post-game comments. “We talked about it all year, the little things that go into winning games… It sucks.” “If I had the movement back, I wouldn’t have fouled him,” he reiterated. “I just would make him miss the shot, but in basketball, you win some, you lose some. You make mistakes,” he noted gracefully. When asked if he could look at the position’s replay, the Canadian guard was clear. “I can’t look at it,” he said. “I don’t want to look at it. I fouled him, clearly, because they reviewed it, so there is nothing to look at.”
Source: BasketNews
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Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
Column from Game 6 in Dallas, where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was sensational save for a game-deciding foul. oklahoman.com/story/sports/n… – 2:32 AM
Column from Game 6 in Dallas, where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was sensational save for a game-deciding foul. oklahoman.com/story/sports/n… – 2:32 AM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the Thunder’s future: “We can feel it…Moments like this is what makes champions.” pic.twitter.com/6KrP3nDGeo – 11:57 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the Thunder’s future: “We can feel it…Moments like this is what makes champions.” pic.twitter.com/6KrP3nDGeo – 11:57 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
Shoutout to SGA and that young Thunder team for an outstanding season and putting the world on notice… Luka, Kyrie leadership has been next level and showed tonight and that’s why I picked the Mavs to win this series! Carry the hell on… – 11:47 PM
Shoutout to SGA and that young Thunder team for an outstanding season and putting the world on notice… Luka, Kyrie leadership has been next level and showed tonight and that’s why I picked the Mavs to win this series! Carry the hell on… – 11:47 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was excellent in his first playoffs as the #1 guy.
30.2 PTS
50% FG
43.2% 3PT
7.2 REB
6.4 AST
1.7 BLK
1.3 STL
2.2 TO pic.twitter.com/Imp4XjzMrp – 11:41 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was excellent in his first playoffs as the #1 guy.
30.2 PTS
50% FG
43.2% 3PT
7.2 REB
6.4 AST
1.7 BLK
1.3 STL
2.2 TO pic.twitter.com/Imp4XjzMrp – 11:41 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the final play:
“If I had the moment back, I wouldn’t have fouled him. I’d just let him make or miss the shot.”
Asked about watching a replay of the final play:
“I don’t want to look at it.”
pic.twitter.com/Ie9y5JdjGi – 11:27 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on the final play:
“If I had the moment back, I wouldn’t have fouled him. I’d just let him make or miss the shot.”
Asked about watching a replay of the final play:
“I don’t want to look at it.”
pic.twitter.com/Ie9y5JdjGi – 11:27 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander when asked if this loss will motivate him “absolutely..I always found the most motivation when I lose…we lost 4 out of 6 games, I don’t know if we did that all season” – 11:15 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander when asked if this loss will motivate him “absolutely..I always found the most motivation when I lose…we lost 4 out of 6 games, I don’t know if we did that all season” – 11:15 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander “we can feel it [how bright the future looks] we definitely took a step in the right direction, to say the least…moments like this is what makes Champions.” – 11:12 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander “we can feel it [how bright the future looks] we definitely took a step in the right direction, to say the least…moments like this is what makes Champions.” – 11:12 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA: “We definitely took a step in the right direction this year, to say the least… Moments like this is what makes champions.” – 11:12 PM
SGA: “We definitely took a step in the right direction this year, to say the least… Moments like this is what makes champions.” – 11:12 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “I shouldn’t have fouled him.” Said he can’t/won’t watch replay. pic.twitter.com/NAWvIiobHD – 11:11 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “I shouldn’t have fouled him.” Said he can’t/won’t watch replay. pic.twitter.com/NAWvIiobHD – 11:11 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA on his shooting foul on P.J. Washington: “I shouldn’t have fouled him… It sucks. Obviously, if I had the moment back, I wouldn’t have fouled him.”
Said he can’t look at the replay – 11:10 PM
SGA on his shooting foul on P.J. Washington: “I shouldn’t have fouled him… It sucks. Obviously, if I had the moment back, I wouldn’t have fouled him.”
Said he can’t look at the replay – 11:10 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Mark Daigneault on SGA’s playoffs: “He’s a big time player that hasn’t gotten to prove that in this stage yet. I thought that was loud and clear over the course of the postseason… Nothing but positive things to say.” – 11:01 PM
Mark Daigneault on SGA’s playoffs: “He’s a big time player that hasn’t gotten to prove that in this stage yet. I thought that was loud and clear over the course of the postseason… Nothing but positive things to say.” – 11:01 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault “[Shai Gilgeous-Alexander] is a big time player that hasn’t gotten to prove that [at this stage] and he made that loud and clear” – 11:01 PM
Mark Daigneault “[Shai Gilgeous-Alexander] is a big time player that hasn’t gotten to prove that [at this stage] and he made that loud and clear” – 11:01 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Mark Daigneault on SGA’s shooting foul: “I don’t have as good of a replay as there was on TV. He got ball and obviously he got arm as well.” – 10:58 PM
Mark Daigneault on SGA’s shooting foul: “I don’t have as good of a replay as there was on TV. He got ball and obviously he got arm as well.” – 10:58 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
SGA is a bad man. Can’t wait to see him be back on this stage. Mavs are a fun team, well built and getting lots of meaningful contributions from role players. Tough squad. – 10:51 PM
SGA is a bad man. Can’t wait to see him be back on this stage. Mavs are a fun team, well built and getting lots of meaningful contributions from role players. Tough squad. – 10:51 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
SGA concludes an incredible individual season with 36&8 (no turnovers) in must-win game for Thunder. OKC was intentionally passive at trade deadline because they wanted to see what their team needed. Pretty clearly it’s some quality size. OKC has to maximize Shai’s prime. End of. – 10:49 PM
SGA concludes an incredible individual season with 36&8 (no turnovers) in must-win game for Thunder. OKC was intentionally passive at trade deadline because they wanted to see what their team needed. Pretty clearly it’s some quality size. OKC has to maximize Shai’s prime. End of. – 10:49 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Great series, incredible shot making. So impressed by SGA in particular, but Luka/Kyrie vs. Joker or Anthony Edwards will be fun. – 10:48 PM
Great series, incredible shot making. So impressed by SGA in particular, but Luka/Kyrie vs. Joker or Anthony Edwards will be fun. – 10:48 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
SGA was ready for the moment. Some of his younger teammates felt like they were a year away. That’s what you’d expect out of a contender this young, but definitely frustrating considering how close they came. – 10:44 PM
SGA was ready for the moment. Some of his younger teammates felt like they were a year away. That’s what you’d expect out of a contender this young, but definitely frustrating considering how close they came. – 10:44 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Shai this season:
— 30/6/6/2
— First in 30-point games
— Most 30-point games since 2019 Harden
— Leading NBA in steals
— Best player on 1 seed
— Youngest 1 seed in NBA history
— 2nd in MVP voting
Future is bright. pic.twitter.com/5QedHaaMAV – 10:44 PM
Shai this season:
— 30/6/6/2
— First in 30-point games
— Most 30-point games since 2019 Harden
— Leading NBA in steals
— Best player on 1 seed
— Youngest 1 seed in NBA history
— 2nd in MVP voting
Future is bright. pic.twitter.com/5QedHaaMAV – 10:44 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
That’s a wild way for this series to end.
Also, not sure how that was a foul on SGA. That explanation made no sense.
But props to Dallas on a tremendous accomplishment to advance. – 10:42 PM
That’s a wild way for this series to end.
Also, not sure how that was a foul on SGA. That explanation made no sense.
But props to Dallas on a tremendous accomplishment to advance. – 10:42 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Dallas is moving on but SGA was the best player in that series and it wasn’t particularly close.
Feels like the top takeaway. – 10:41 PM
Dallas is moving on but SGA was the best player in that series and it wasn’t particularly close.
Feels like the top takeaway. – 10:41 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
PJ Washington is fouled on a 3-pointer by SGA. Daigneault loses the challenge. – 10:39 PM
PJ Washington is fouled on a 3-pointer by SGA. Daigneault loses the challenge. – 10:39 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes up top lobbing the pass to Chet Holmgren to give OKC the lead. – 10:37 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander goes up top lobbing the pass to Chet Holmgren to give OKC the lead. – 10:37 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault calls a timeout after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits his first free throw, OKC is another SGA freebie away from tying the game back up. The Thunder star is 4-7 at the line tonight. – 10:35 PM
Mark Daigneault calls a timeout after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hits his first free throw, OKC is another SGA freebie away from tying the game back up. The Thunder star is 4-7 at the line tonight. – 10:35 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
SGA and J-Dub with so many timely plays on offense to keep this lead. A combined 15 assists and 0 turnovers. – 10:24 PM
SGA and J-Dub with so many timely plays on offense to keep this lead. A combined 15 assists and 0 turnovers. – 10:24 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA calmly gets to his spot and nails the mid-range jumper. Thunder lead 105-101 with 4:43 left in the 4Q. Mavs call a timeout – 10:22 PM
SGA calmly gets to his spot and nails the mid-range jumper. Thunder lead 105-101 with 4:43 left in the 4Q. Mavs call a timeout – 10:22 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Shai’s middy seems inevitable. OKC leads 105-101 with 4:43 left. – 10:22 PM
Shai’s middy seems inevitable. OKC leads 105-101 with 4:43 left. – 10:22 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. That is how you claim a seat at the table. Shots like that, which he has hit all season, now on the biggest stage. Going to be a fun 4:43. – 10:22 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. That is how you claim a seat at the table. Shots like that, which he has hit all season, now on the biggest stage. Going to be a fun 4:43. – 10:22 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
End of the 3rd quarter: #Thunder 90, #Mavs 83.
Doncic: 25 pts, 6 rebs, 5 asts (7-10 FG: 4-6 3PT; 7-7 Ft)
Jones: 17 pts, 2 rebs
Irving: 14 pts, 2 asts
SGA: 28 pts, 7 asts (11-20 FG; 3-4 3PT; 3-6 FT) pic.twitter.com/gE8nzLOlLR – 10:07 PM
End of the 3rd quarter: #Thunder 90, #Mavs 83.
Doncic: 25 pts, 6 rebs, 5 asts (7-10 FG: 4-6 3PT; 7-7 Ft)
Jones: 17 pts, 2 rebs
Irving: 14 pts, 2 asts
SGA: 28 pts, 7 asts (11-20 FG; 3-4 3PT; 3-6 FT) pic.twitter.com/gE8nzLOlLR – 10:07 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 3Q: Thunder 90, Mavs 83
SGA – 28 points, 7 assists
JDub – 17 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists
Chet – 15 points
Dort – 11 points
Doncic – 25 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists
DJJ – 17 points
Kyrie – 14 points – 10:05 PM
End of 3Q: Thunder 90, Mavs 83
SGA – 28 points, 7 assists
JDub – 17 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists
Chet – 15 points
Dort – 11 points
Doncic – 25 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists
DJJ – 17 points
Kyrie – 14 points – 10:05 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
That was a pretty massive response by SGA, after Kyrie and Luka brought Dallas back into this game. This series has been tremendous. – 10:03 PM
That was a pretty massive response by SGA, after Kyrie and Luka brought Dallas back into this game. This series has been tremendous. – 10:03 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
shai gilgeous-alexander went on a 7-0 run himself…in a span of 53 seconds. pic.twitter.com/x1l3jhfCuf – 10:03 PM
shai gilgeous-alexander went on a 7-0 run himself…in a span of 53 seconds. pic.twitter.com/x1l3jhfCuf – 10:03 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 7 straight in a critical stretch for OKC.
SGA has been unbelievable tonight.
Thunder up 90-78.
45 seconds to go in the 3rd. – 10:02 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 7 straight in a critical stretch for OKC.
SGA has been unbelievable tonight.
Thunder up 90-78.
45 seconds to go in the 3rd. – 10:02 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Massive 3 from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to ballon a double-digit lead after a huge Dallas run. That is what superstars do. – 9:59 PM
Massive 3 from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to ballon a double-digit lead after a huge Dallas run. That is what superstars do. – 9:59 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Kyrie Irving drains his second 3 of the night, but SGA counters with a tough leaning jumper from the midrange. – 9:59 PM
Kyrie Irving drains his second 3 of the night, but SGA counters with a tough leaning jumper from the midrange. – 9:59 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
After the successful challenge Dort is at the line, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is back in:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Josh Giddey
Lu Dort
Aaron Wiggins
Jaylin williams – 9:56 PM
After the successful challenge Dort is at the line, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is back in:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Josh Giddey
Lu Dort
Aaron Wiggins
Jaylin williams – 9:56 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is heading to the bench again, 5:18 to go in a 77-73 closeout game with the Mavs having momentum. I imagine, this is the final time he sits? – 9:47 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is heading to the bench again, 5:18 to go in a 77-73 closeout game with the Mavs having momentum. I imagine, this is the final time he sits? – 9:47 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 21 points at halftime
That would have led the LA Clippers for all of Game 6 15 days ago in Dallas – 9:29 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 21 points at halftime
That would have led the LA Clippers for all of Game 6 15 days ago in Dallas – 9:29 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
First 8 minutes of that 2nd quarter, Kenrich Williams was the only Thunderbuddy to score outside of Shai
Last 4 minutes of 1st half saw 7 non-Shai Thunder get a bucket to open the lead up
Also
Thunder outscoring Dallas by 23 when Dort is off floor and 20 when Giddey off floor. – 9:25 PM
First 8 minutes of that 2nd quarter, Kenrich Williams was the only Thunderbuddy to score outside of Shai
Last 4 minutes of 1st half saw 7 non-Shai Thunder get a bucket to open the lead up
Also
Thunder outscoring Dallas by 23 when Dort is off floor and 20 when Giddey off floor. – 9:25 PM
Chuck Cooperstein @coopmavs
Mavs turn it over 12 TO/ for 23 OKC points, a full game total in the 1st half and trail 64-48. After Mavs went on a 15-2 run to take a 42-40 lead. OKC ends the half of a 24-6 run over the last 4:48. Luka 15-4-4 but 5 TO & a Tech. SGA w/21 for OKC. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 9:25 PM
Mavs turn it over 12 TO/ for 23 OKC points, a full game total in the 1st half and trail 64-48. After Mavs went on a 15-2 run to take a 42-40 lead. OKC ends the half of a 24-6 run over the last 4:48. Luka 15-4-4 but 5 TO & a Tech. SGA w/21 for OKC. 2nd half soon @theeagledallas – 9:25 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
SGA with 21 points in the first half 😤
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/e57gTIVa8T – 9:19 PM
SGA with 21 points in the first half 😤
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/e57gTIVa8T – 9:19 PM
Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Thunder up 64-48 at half. They’re 10-of-24 on 3s. SGA already at 21 points. OKC defense continues to minimize Kyrie Irving. Four points, five shots. P.J. Washington scoreless in six minutes. Three fouls. – 9:18 PM
Thunder up 64-48 at half. They’re 10-of-24 on 3s. SGA already at 21 points. OKC defense continues to minimize Kyrie Irving. Four points, five shots. P.J. Washington scoreless in six minutes. Three fouls. – 9:18 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander first half
21 PTS
8-13 FG
2-3 3PT
4 AST
2 BLK
0 TO
+21
Absolutely dominant half from SGA. – 9:18 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander first half
21 PTS
8-13 FG
2-3 3PT
4 AST
2 BLK
0 TO
+21
Absolutely dominant half from SGA. – 9:18 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
HALF: Thunder 64, Mavs 48
SGA – 21 points, 4 assists
JDub – 9 points, 3 assists
Chet – 9 points
Dort – 9 points
Doncic – 15 points, 4 rebounds
Gafford – 6 points, 6 reboudns
Kyrie – 4 points – 9:17 PM
HALF: Thunder 64, Mavs 48
SGA – 21 points, 4 assists
JDub – 9 points, 3 assists
Chet – 9 points
Dort – 9 points
Doncic – 15 points, 4 rebounds
Gafford – 6 points, 6 reboudns
Kyrie – 4 points – 9:17 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
Halftime: #Thunder 64, #Mavs 48.
Doncic: 15 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts
Gafford: 6 pts, 6 rebs
Green: 6 pts, 2 rebs
Jones: 6 pts
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 21 pts, 2 rebs, 4 asts (8-13 FG; 2-3 3PT; 3-6 FT)
OKC ends the second quarter on a 24-6 run. – 9:17 PM
Halftime: #Thunder 64, #Mavs 48.
Doncic: 15 pts, 4 rebs, 3 asts
Gafford: 6 pts, 6 rebs
Green: 6 pts, 2 rebs
Jones: 6 pts
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 21 pts, 2 rebs, 4 asts (8-13 FG; 2-3 3PT; 3-6 FT)
OKC ends the second quarter on a 24-6 run. – 9:17 PM
Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Mavericks had a horrible finish to the first half. After taking a 42-40 lead, they were outscored 24-6 and the Thunder lead 64-48 at the break. SGA with 21 points. Luka with 15. Mavericks with 11, count ’em, 11 turnovers. – 9:16 PM
Mavericks had a horrible finish to the first half. After taking a 42-40 lead, they were outscored 24-6 and the Thunder lead 64-48 at the break. SGA with 21 points. Luka with 15. Mavericks with 11, count ’em, 11 turnovers. – 9:16 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Shai at half:
21 PTS
8-13 FG
2-3 3P
+21
Thunder up by double-digits. statmuse.com/nba/player/sha… – 9:16 PM
Shai at half:
21 PTS
8-13 FG
2-3 3P
+21
Thunder up by double-digits. statmuse.com/nba/player/sha… – 9:16 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Sometimes, the best leadership is getting buckets
Shai was the offense until his teammates woke up to close this quarter – 9:15 PM
Sometimes, the best leadership is getting buckets
Shai was the offense until his teammates woke up to close this quarter – 9:15 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jaylin Williams was pleading for that foul like a vet – trying to avoid putting two on Cason Wallace. it did not work but a good job by him and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to recognize it and try to save a foul on a key defender. – 9:15 PM
Jaylin Williams was pleading for that foul like a vet – trying to avoid putting two on Cason Wallace. it did not work but a good job by him and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to recognize it and try to save a foul on a key defender. – 9:15 PM
Mike Curtis @MikeACurtis2
SGA has 21 points in this first half. He has 14 in the second quarter alone. – 9:12 PM
SGA has 21 points in this first half. He has 14 in the second quarter alone. – 9:12 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has some of the best footwork in the league. Goodness. That is why they teach the pivot foot kids. – 9:12 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has some of the best footwork in the league. Goodness. That is why they teach the pivot foot kids. – 9:12 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
As the Mavs saw in Game 4, your superstar missing free ones is not a recipe for success. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is 3-for-6 at the line in a one point game. – 9:09 PM
As the Mavs saw in Game 4, your superstar missing free ones is not a recipe for success. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is 3-for-6 at the line in a one point game. – 9:09 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder steal a timeout and a few seconds of game time rest for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander but are back to their starters on the floor with 6 minutes to go in the half. – 9:00 PM
Thunder steal a timeout and a few seconds of game time rest for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander but are back to their starters on the floor with 6 minutes to go in the half. – 9:00 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Just unreal shot making by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who is up to 13 right now heading to the line. – 8:51 PM
Just unreal shot making by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who is up to 13 right now heading to the line. – 8:51 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 1Q: Thunder 30, Mavs 23
SGA – 7 points, 2 assists
Dort – 9 points
JDub – 7 points
Doncic – 8 points
Lively II – 4 points, 4 rebounds – 8:41 PM
End of 1Q: Thunder 30, Mavs 23
SGA – 7 points, 2 assists
Dort – 9 points
JDub – 7 points
Doncic – 8 points
Lively II – 4 points, 4 rebounds – 8:41 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
SGA catches the ball from the perimeter, pump fakes and works his way to the mid-range. Swishes it in. He’s up to 7 points on 3-of-5 shooting in 8 mins. No real reason why he shouldn’t flirt with 30+ shot attempts – 8:36 PM
SGA catches the ball from the perimeter, pump fakes and works his way to the mid-range. Swishes it in. He’s up to 7 points on 3-of-5 shooting in 8 mins. No real reason why he shouldn’t flirt with 30+ shot attempts – 8:36 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Josh Giddey darts one to the corner, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander uses a pump fake to play off the catch and walk into a baseline middy. Good stuff. – 8:36 PM
Josh Giddey darts one to the corner, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander uses a pump fake to play off the catch and walk into a baseline middy. Good stuff. – 8:36 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returns with 3:21
Josh Giddey
Cason Wallace
Aaron Wiggins
Jaylin Williams
He hits a catch and shoot 3 immediately. – 8:35 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returns with 3:21
Josh Giddey
Cason Wallace
Aaron Wiggins
Jaylin Williams
He hits a catch and shoot 3 immediately. – 8:35 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Really tough spot in the game as the Mavs get comfortable offensively to put in Josh Giddey. He has seen a mixed bag on the defensive end. At the timeout, OKC is still up 1 and got Shai Gilgeous-Alexander some rest. Just a fascinating chess match. – 8:31 PM
Really tough spot in the game as the Mavs get comfortable offensively to put in Josh Giddey. He has seen a mixed bag on the defensive end. At the timeout, OKC is still up 1 and got Shai Gilgeous-Alexander some rest. Just a fascinating chess match. – 8:31 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander checks out at the 6:14 mark.
SGA usually plays the whole 1st quarter. – 8:30 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander checks out at the 6:14 mark.
SGA usually plays the whole 1st quarter. – 8:30 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Josh Giddey and Jaylin Williams first subs off the bench for Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.. – 8:26 PM
Josh Giddey and Jaylin Williams first subs off the bench for Chet Holmgren and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.. – 8:26 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
OKC is baiting Gafford to switch onto SGA and then swinging the ball to the second side to attack from there. Smart gameplan. – 8:20 PM
OKC is baiting Gafford to switch onto SGA and then swinging the ball to the second side to attack from there. Smart gameplan. – 8:20 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Chet surrenders on the opening tip and tricks the Mavs into backtapping it to SGA, who passes it to JDub for the easy dunk. Quite the 1st play of the game for the Thunder – 8:14 PM
Chet surrenders on the opening tip and tricks the Mavs into backtapping it to SGA, who passes it to JDub for the easy dunk. Quite the 1st play of the game for the Thunder – 8:14 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
The Thunder score 5 seconds into the game as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins the jump ball right into the arms of Jalen Williams for a breakaway slam. – 8:14 PM
The Thunder score 5 seconds into the game as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wins the jump ball right into the arms of Jalen Williams for a breakaway slam. – 8:14 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Mavs
SGA
Joe
Dort
JDub
Chet
Josh Giddey off the bench again.
Thunder will try to force a Game 7 in OKC. – 7:36 PM
Thunder starters vs Mavs
SGA
Joe
Dort
JDub
Chet
Josh Giddey off the bench again.
Thunder will try to force a Game 7 in OKC. – 7:36 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder Starters:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Isaiah Joe
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren – 7:35 PM
Thunder Starters:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Isaiah Joe
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Chet Holmgren – 7:35 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
SGA and Chet heading into an elimination game 👀
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/aqyxj2maE3 – 6:45 PM
SGA and Chet heading into an elimination game 👀
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/aqyxj2maE3 – 6:45 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Jason Kidd on SGA & Jalen Williams: “Those guys are super talented and it’s hard to guard one on one. You try to throw many bodies and try to keep them in front. They’ll still get good shots but you try to make it tough for them.” – 6:29 PM
Jason Kidd on SGA & Jalen Williams: “Those guys are super talented and it’s hard to guard one on one. You try to throw many bodies and try to keep them in front. They’ll still get good shots but you try to make it tough for them.” – 6:29 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Shai in Dallas this postseason:
32.5 PPG
9.0 RPG
5.5 APG
on 48/50/94% shooting. statmuse.com/nba/player/sha… – 1:24 PM
Shai in Dallas this postseason:
32.5 PPG
9.0 RPG
5.5 APG
on 48/50/94% shooting. statmuse.com/nba/player/sha… – 1:24 PM
More on this storyline
Clemente Almanza: FINAL: Mavs 117, Thunder 116 SGA – 36 points, 8 assists JDub – 22 points, 9 rebounds, 8 assists Chet – 21 points Doncic – 29 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists Kyrie – 22 points DJJ – 22 points Lively II – 12 points, 15 rebounds Dallas wins the series 4-2 -via Twitter @CAlmanza1007 / May 18, 2024
Paul’s 15th NBA season lined up with Gilgeous-Alexander’s second. Gilgeous-Alexander was traded from the LA Clippers to the Thunder on July 6, 2019. The NBA world was in Las Vegas for summer league at the time. Paul, then on the Houston Rockets, ran into Gilgeous-Alexander and told him the Thunder situation would be great for him. “Little did I know…” Paul said. -via New York Times / May 16, 2024
Chris Paul, a renowned communicator who is a fan of the phone call over the text message, picks up just after getting off the other line with Gilgeous-Alexander. They’d spent some time talking about life and basketball, including the schematics defining this Dallas series. “We talk hoop all the time,” Paul said. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t tell Paul he’d zinged Holmgren for sagging too far back on the Irving jumper, but Paul was pleased to hear about it from a reporter. Paul has yelled at a center or two in his time for a mistake. “I’m glad,” Paul said. “That’s big.” Then he laughed: “I mean…He got to see it.” -via New York Times / May 16, 2024