US EditionMVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Still Hasn't Achieved His Main Goal for the Thunder
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, along with eight assists and seven rebounds, to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a decisive 124-94 victory in the fifth game of the Western Conference Finals against Minnesota, securing a 4-1 series triumph and a place in the NBA Finals.
- The Thunder achieved this after a 4-1 series victory fueled by Gilgeous-Alexander's consistent high scoring and leadership under coach Mark Daigneault’s guidance.
- Gilgeous-Alexander contributed a strong performance with 34 points, dished out eight assists, grabbed seven boards, shot 14-of-25 from the field, and maintained control by limiting himself to just two turnovers in the crucial game.
- He averaged 31.4 points per game for the series and earned the Magic Johnson Trophy as the Western Conference Finals MVP, with coach Daigneault stating, "He just set an unbelievable tone."
- With the Finals starting June 5, the Thunder will face either the Indiana Pacers or New York Knicks, while Gilgeous-Alexander aims to secure his first NBA title by maintaining the team’s focus over four games.
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St Catharines Standard
MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still hasn’t achieved his main goal for the Thunder
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander achieved his short-term goals on Wednesday night and positioned himself to achieve his long-term one.
Bozeman Daily Chronicle
MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still hasn't achieved his main goal for the Thunder
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander achieved his short-term goals on Wednesday night and positioned himself to achieve his long-term one.
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