The Oklahoma City Thunder clinched a nail-biting victory over the Portland Trail Blazers with a final score of 111-109, despite a challenging night for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who posted 22 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists. The game's climax saw the Blazers up by one with 15 seconds left when the Thunder executed a trap, leading to a double dribble by Brogdon. Blazers' coach Chauncey Billups was ejected after receiving a double technical, and SGA made one of two free throws to tie the game. Jalen Williams then hit a decisive 18-footer with 2 seconds remaining. The Thunder were 4 for 11 in the paint in the fourth quarter, with 'Dub' contributing 19 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 steals, while Chet Holmgren added 8 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists, and 5 blocks, and Wiggins scored 13. This marked SGA's fourth game this season with over 30 points and 5 steals, a feat only achieved 6 times by the rest of the NBA combined. The Thunder moved to the top seed in the West after this win. Continuing their momentum, the Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 140-114, with SGA leading the way with 32 points, 6 rebounds, and 10 assists. The Spurs faced their 13th 25-point deficit of the season, with the Thunder leading by as much as 31 points. SGA's performance this season, leading the league with 32 games scoring over 30 points and 96 steals, has earned him an NBA All-Star starter position, making him the fourth Thunder player to be named an All-Star starter.
Tyrese Haliburton has been made an NBA All-Star Game starter. #CyclonesInTheNBA https://t.co/SykhE7kLXW
Both Shai and Dame are #NBAAllStar starters for the first time in their career 👏 https://t.co/sdm6Ryqa0E
FIRST ALL-STAR START FOR DAME. ⌚️ https://t.co/OYUB9A7teQ
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes the All-Star starting five over Stephen Curry. A new era. https://t.co/c53ZaiT341
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is an All-Star starter. First Thunder player to be named a starter since Paul George in 2019.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is named an All-Star starter for the first time (second All-Star selection) and is the 20th overall selection for the Thunder. SGA is the fourth Thunder player to be named an All-Star starter (Durant, Westbrook, George) and the 8th overall for OKC.
#Thunder Superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is an All-Star Starter! https://t.co/F7WNZHIjae
Back-to-back years bringing the Thunder ⚡️ Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is an #NBAAllStar starter! https://t.co/tmOkj5IpaN
It's official: PG Tyrese Haliburton will be the first Pacer to start the All-Star Game since Paul George in 2016, an honor all the cooler with the game being played here in Indianapolis.
The Joker is headed to Indy 🃏 Nikola Jokić is an #NBAAllStar starter! https://t.co/s7YMrOTIet
It's Dame Time in Indy ⌚️ Damian Lillard is an #NBAAllStar starter! https://t.co/dpLzZ5uTif
TYRESE HALIBURTON IS AN ALL-STAR STARTER. 🔥🔥🔥 https://t.co/PvRItc8tOb
INDY'S VERY OWN ⭐️ Tyrese Haliburton will get his first start in the All-Star Game in Indianapolis 🙌 https://t.co/oDDysCS4UO
Hali’s going back-to-back 🔥 Tyrese Haliburton is an #NBAAllStar! https://t.co/45l5qc86QK
Indy’s very own is All-Star bound 🤩 Tyrese Haliburton is an #NBAAllStar starter! https://t.co/6IOPzSoNsj
NBA teams, steals per game leaders this season: 76ers 9.0 Thunder 8.3 Pelicans 8.2 Clippers and Magic 8.1
2023-2024 NBA Steals Leaders: 98 - Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 68 - Matisse Thybulle 64 - Donovan Mitchell 63 - Kentavious Caldwell-Pope 63 - Paul George 63 - Kawhi Leonard All Leaders: https://t.co/IR78tGqpN9 https://t.co/qEdywrcbES
What we learned from the Spurs’ loss to the Thunder https://t.co/agCjHOkoh9
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the NBA with 96 steals. Nobody else has more than 68. He’s doing it while averaging 31 per game on the other end. SGA: “You have to be in really good shape.” More on the Thunder https://t.co/QU7PaiLe5i https://t.co/sZBNveZCE2
Thunder are first place in the West, Shai is first place in total points scored. MVP loading??? 📷: @Sean_Daniel01 https://t.co/WXj15cjxQz
Wembanyama outduels Holmgren in Spurs’ loss to the Thunder https://t.co/ePEBXWQfJj
Chet Holmgren, Thunder outduel Victor Wembanyama, Spurs for 4th straight win. 👀 https://t.co/D460s3MPuh https://t.co/KBkG9Z2faY
Spurs blown out by Thunder in first game of homestand https://t.co/MEAEINeH6n
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander guides Thunder to convincing win over Spurs #ChetHolmgren #OklahomaCityThunder #SanAntonioSpurs #ShaiGilgeousAlexander #VictorWembanyama https://t.co/2gwj7JjX0H
2 games in, Spurs vs Thunder hasn't been close. OKC led by 40 in the first game, won by 36 OKC led by 32 tonight, won by 26 2 more matchups left this season between the 2 teams in February and April Both matchups will take place after the trade deadline
SGA stuffed the stat sheet in OKC's #NBARivalsWeek win against the Spurs! 32 PTS 10 AST 6 REB 60% FG https://t.co/mLJQPMM0pj
Tough 3PT shooting night for the Spurs 27 points from three, 28% accuracy from three SA falls to 3-22 when losing the 3PT line OKC won the 3PT line by 27 points tonight
San Antonio vs. Oklahoma City, Final Score: Spurs get scorched by SGA and Thunder’s hot shooting, 140-114 https://t.co/2udZHyMAU7
Thunder beat the Spurs 140-114. Great focus by OKC on the second night of a back-to-back. - SGA: 32-6-10 (9-15 shooting) - Wiggins: 22 on 9-11 shooting, 4-6 from 3 - Chet: 17-9-3 + 3 blocks - Dub: 13-5-7 - Giddey: 12-8-4 - Wallace: 13-3-4 140 points is a season high
The Spurs fall to the Thunder by 26. The Spurs are now... ...8-36 overall ...3-17 at home ...5-20 vs the West https://t.co/emWYmVhYDg
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made it look easy in the Thunder's win against the Spurs 😮💨 ▪️32 PTS ▪️9-15 FG ▪️10 AST SGA leads the league in 30-point games this season (32). https://t.co/2vAHdoXFLw
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 30+ points in 32 games this season. @shaiglalex | @okcthunder https://t.co/q6JnJkpgRs
Thunder by 31, the 10th 30-point deficit the Spurs have faced this season
The Spurs are facing their 13th 25-point deficit of the season. The Spurs haven't won a game when down by 25 this season
32 points for SGA in 3 quarters 2s: 14 points FT line: 12 points 3s: 6 points
The Spurs have trailed by 20 points in 41% of their games this season. SA enters 1-16 when down by 20.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the third quarter so far: 11 points, 3 assists. He’s up to 27 and 9 in the game.
5 blocks for Wemby in 3 quarters (20 mins)
Wemby one-handed SLAM 💪 Wembanyama has 13 points and 3 blocks at halftime. (via @NBA) https://t.co/6JPChKFpGm
Half: Thunder by 11 after leading by 19. OKC wins 2Q by 4. Wemby 13 pts, 3 blk SGA 16 pts Chet 7 pts, 3 blk 2s: Spurs +6 3s: Thunder +24 FTs: Spurs +7
Wemby flashes and extends for the one-hand jam! #NBARivalsWeek Spurs-Thunder | Live on ESPN https://t.co/KNpQzB4ynV
With that block on Sochan, Chet and Wemby both have 3 blocks each in this first half
11 point first half for Wemby with 3 blocks 8 paint points 3 points from the FT line Spurs have cut the Thunder 19 point lead down to 10
Wemby now has 120 total blocks in JUST 38 games played. https://t.co/D460Vj9Gib
Wemby with 3 blocks in the first half, his first on Chet. 1 vs Jalen W 1 vs SGA 1 vs Chet
The Spurs have trailed by 15 points in 61% of their games this season. SA enters 1-25 when down by 15 points
Thunder begin the 2Q with a 7-0 run and now lead by 14. Thunder outscoring Spurs from distance 24-3
1Q: Thunder by 7. Wemby 7 pts, 2 blk Vassell 6 pts Wesley/Keldon 5 pts each SGA 10 pts Chet 7 pts, 1 blk Jaylin W 6 pts Jalen W 5 pts 2s: Spurs +6 3s: Thunder +18 FTs: Spurs +5
The Spurs have trailed by double digits in 35 of 44 games this season. SA enters 3-31 when trailing by 10 points. The Spurs have trailed by double digits in 7 consecutive games
Wemby and Chet each have 7 points in the 1Q so far Wemby's 7 points: Paint: 4 points FT line: 3 points Chet's 7 points Paint: 4 points 3PT: 3 points
Wemby has already picked up 2 blocks early in the 1Q 1 on Jalen W 1 on SGA
Wemby with a spin and finish 🌪️ https://t.co/SI8CbjgdDm
Wemby puts it on the floor and spins into his first bucket! #NBARivalsWeek Spurs-Thunder | Live on ESPN https://t.co/aN9cM810Ze
The college basketball game preceding the Thunder-Spurs game on ESPN has 10 minutes remaining. This game is going to start at like 9pm.
Thunder arrive in San Antonio for #NBARivalsWeek action against the Spurs ⛈️ 🍿 Tipoff at 9:30pm/et on ESPN! https://t.co/wWoQXpXeim
Chet and Wemby face off in a battle of rookies 🤵♂️ 🍿 Thunder vs. Spurs 📺 9:30 ET on ESPN https://t.co/Ndt4VpDTKi
GAME PREVIEW: San Antonio Spurs vs Oklahoma City Thunder https://t.co/3vcCMsqQzj
Updated West Standings ‼️ With tonight's win, the Thunder move to the top seed in the West! For more, download the NBA App: 📲https://t.co/oRfhdB8ZfO https://t.co/656XgUsuO7
Tonight was SGA's fourth game this season with 30+ points and 5+ steals. Rest of the NBA combined: 6
Tonight was SGA's fourth game this season with 30+ and 5+ steals. Rest of the NBA combined: 6
"Shooters shoot." - Jalen Williams breaks down his game-winner 🗣️ https://t.co/yfJ8D7dwz6
SGA helped come through down the stretch in OKC's thrilling win against the Trail Blazers! 33 PTS 10 AST 6 REB 5 STL https://t.co/fsqyUrSZpf
Jalen Williams called GAME 🔥 (via @NBA) https://t.co/cQ4oatRD0H
Jalen Williams for the game! https://t.co/nTk4FNfRNr
OKC goes to Jalen Williams in the clutch with Shai as a screener. Blazers switch and deny Shai, Williams attacks Simons and gets right to his spot. https://t.co/z4VvwBRJYW
Jalen Williams called game with this bucket 🔥 (via @NBA) https://t.co/PqnYwUjsJs
Jalen Williams CALLS GAME vs. Blazers 🔥 https://t.co/tdKRYN52kB
Jalen Williams called game with this jumper 🔥 (via @NBA) https://t.co/PqnYwUjsJs
JALEN WILLIAMS GAME WINNER TO DOWN THE TRAIL BLAZERS 🔥 🎥: @NBA https://t.co/JBKzrxyfcc
JALEN WILLIAMS GAME WINNER https://t.co/IAlLX2T2QF
Thunder beat the Blazers 111-109. JDub hit a go-ahead jumper with 2.0 seconds left. - SGA: 33-6-10 + 5 steals - Dub: 19-4-2 + 2 steals - Chet: 8-10-3 + 5 blocks - Wiggins: 13 Not OKC's fastball by any means, but figured out a way.
JALEN WILLIAMS 🎯 https://t.co/S1aKcNakXD
Jalen Williams is a killer
So, a Simons double-dribble, a couple of Chauncey Billups technicals, 1-2 FTs from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and an 18-footer from Jalen Williams. Thunder leads Blazers 111-109, 2 seconds to play. Portland timeout to advance and will have the ball with a chance to tie or win.
Blazers up one with 15 seconds left. Thunder trap, Brogdon gets hit with a double dribble while Billups tries to call a timeout. Billups gets a DOUBLE TECH and out. Thunder go to the line down one. And then Shai only makes 1/2. So OKC gets ball tied now. This rules. https://t.co/YTweRPNkcy
Thunder now 4 for 11 in the paint in the fourth quarter. Leading Portland 104-103, 3:19 to play.
Hasn’t been SGA’s night despite 22/5/7, but he throws a nice hit-head to Aaron Wiggins for a dunk. OKC still trails Portland 81-76 as Blazers take a timeout with 2:48 3Q.