Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Coverage of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the Nexus archive.
- Gilgeous-Alexander tips his cap after Thunder fall to Spurs in Game 7 to end their title reign
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals as the Oklahoma City Thunder lost to the San Antonio Spurs, ending their NBA title reign. The Thunder had home-court advantage but struggled with injuries to Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell. Both teams are positioned as long-term contenders, with the Spurs defeating the Thunder despite Gilgeous-Alexander's strong performance.
- Far-Left podcaster Jennifer Welch calls Doris Burke 'MAGA-style propagandist' for SGA criticism
Jennifer Welch, co-host of 'I’ve Had It,' labeled ESPN broadcaster Doris Burke a 'MAGA-style propagandist' for criticizing Oklahoma City Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) as a 'free throw merchant.' The article defends Burke's comment, citing SGA's high free-throw attempt statistics, and criticizes Welch's history of controversial remarks. The Athletic's 'Sports Gossip Show' hosts, Madeline Hill and Charlotte Wilder, did not challenge Welch's claim.
- Expect Suns to come out strong in Game 2, but don't expect much from Dillon Brooks
The Phoenix Suns are expected to improve in Game 2 against the Oklahoma City Thunder after a 35-point loss in Game 1, but the Thunder's strong defense and team chemistry make them a dominant force. The article highlights the Suns' balanced roster and playoff journey despite trading Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, while noting the Thunder's league-leading 28 assists per game and defensive prowess.