The Milwaukee Bucks celebrated a significant victory in Las Vegas, winning the NBA Cup title by defeating the Oklahoma City Thunder 97-81. Tournament MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo led the charge with 26 points, 19 rebounds, and…
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In Oklahoma City, Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder dominate the Cavs in a statement win
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had another impressive game, scoring 40 points in a performance that showed why he’s a contender for the MVP award this season. However, what made him most excited wasn’t just his own performance,…
3 takeaways after shorthanded Sixers lose to the Thunder in Philadelphia
3 observations after severely undermanned Sixers fall to Thunder originally appeared on NBC Sports Philadelphia The Sixers couldn’t overcome a huge difference in player availability on Tuesday night against the Western Conference-leading Thunder. They lost…
Thunder and Knicks aim to extend win streaks in showdown in New York
The two hottest teams in the NBA will face each other Friday night when the New York Knicks play the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Knicks are on a nine-game winning streak, one of their longest…
Thunder rally to extend streak with win over Clippers in Oklahoma City
The Oklahoma City Thunder extended their winning streak to 13 games, their longest since moving to Oklahoma City, with a 116-98 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder…
Thunder aim for longest win streak in OKC history against Clippers
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Oklahoma City Thunder has been on an incredible hot streak, which has helped the team extend their winning streak to 12 games heading into their Thursday matchup against the Los Angeles…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder past Wolves for 12th consecutive victory
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-105 on Tuesday, extending their winning streak to 12 games. This is the Thunder’s longest streak since early in the…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder target the Hornets
The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Charlotte Hornets look very different going into their game on Saturday night. The Thunder have won four straight games since losing to the Milwaukee Bucks in the NBA Cup…
Thunder extend streak to nine, defeat Pacers to stay atop West
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 45 points and nearly recorded a triple-double as the Oklahoma City Thunder came from behind to beat the Indiana Pacers 120-114 on Thursday night in Indianapolis. Gilgeous-Alexander also grabbed seven rebounds and…
The surging Thunder aim to prove their value in their upcoming matchup against the Pacers
The Oklahoma City Thunder are feeling motivated to prove themselves when they face the Indiana Pacers on Thursday night, after being left off the Christmas Day schedule. Despite finishing the 2023-24 season with a 57-25…
Alex Caruso Gets Contract Extension With Thunder, Deal For Four-Year Worth $81 Million
Alex Caruso has reached a four-year, $81 million contract extension with the Oklahoma City Thunder. This extension represents the maximum amount the Thunder are legally allowed to pay Caruso, and the deal comes after a…
Tensions rise ahead of the NBA Cup final between the Bucks and Thunder
Tuesday night’s championship game between Milwaukee and Oklahoma City didn’t have the same intensity as a playoff game, but it had more energy than usual for the second edition of the NBA Cup. With a…
The NBA Cup final highlighted differing approaches to spending, and the league is perfectly okay with that
The NBA Cup finalists showed different ways of playing and spending money. Tuesday night’s championship game in Las Vegas between Milwaukee and Oklahoma City featured a matchup between two teams with different spending styles. The…
Giannis Antetokounmpo leads the Bucks to victory over the Thunder in the NBA Cup final
Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 26 points, grabbed 18 rebounds, and made 10 assists to help the Milwaukee Bucks win the NBA Cup with a 97-81 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday. This victory makes…
The NBA Cup final between the Bucks and Thunder will feature a significant amount of money on the line
When the Milwaukee Bucks secured their spot in the NBA Cup championship game, many of the team’s younger and lower-paid players were excited in the locker room. Yes, they have a shot at winning a…
Thunder defeat Rockets and clinch a place in the NBA Cup final
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points and grabbed eight rebounds to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 111-96 win over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night, securing a spot in the NBA Cup final. The…
The Rockets-Thunder NBA Cup semifinal turned out to be a defensive showdown, which was to be expected
It was midway through the third quarter of the Oklahoma City-Houston NBA Cup semifinal on Saturday night. Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had just made a short jumper in the lane, and right after that, a…
Top teams from the West face off in NBA Cup semifinals as the Thunder take on the Rockets
The Houston Rockets vs. Oklahoma City Thunder may not be the most high-profile NBA Cup semifinal that the league hoped for, but it could be the best glimpse into the future of the Western Conference.…
The NBA Cup semifinal games in Las Vegas are set: Thunder vs. Rockets and Bucks vs. Hawks
Winning the NBA Cup won’t bring a championship parade to Oklahoma City, Houston, Atlanta, or Milwaukee. There is a trophy, some cash, and bragging rights, but not much else. For the four teams left in…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads the Thunder to victory over the Mavericks in the NBA Cup
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 39 points to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Dallas Mavericks 118-104 on Tuesday night in the Western Conference quarterfinals of the NBA Cup. Oklahoma City will face either the Warriors…
The Mavericks and Thunder renew their rivalry as they face off in the NBA Cup quarterfinals
Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from the Oklahoma City Thunder are two of the NBA’s top stars. Both finished in the top three for the Most Valuable Player award last season,…
The top-ranked Thunder dominate from the start and cruise to a victory over the struggling Pelicans
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 31 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder, visiting New Orleans, never trailed as they beat the Pelicans 119-109 on Saturday night. Jalen Williams added 27 points, while Luguentz Dort and Alex Caruso…
The top-ranked Oklahoma City Thunder are cautious as they prepare to face the struggling New Orleans Pelicans
The Oklahoma City Thunder have won six of their last seven games. The New Orleans Pelicans have only won five games this season. Even so, both teams feel good about their upcoming game on Saturday…