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Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander took road less travelled to stardom in NBA Finals
Oklahoma City guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wasn't expected to have a leading role on the NBA Finals stage. Well, at least not by many after after he was cut from his Grade 9 team and came off the bench for most of the first two months of his freshman college season.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still hasn't achieved his main goal for the Thunder
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander achieved his short-term goals on Wednesday night and positioned himself to achieve his long-term one. He had 34 points, eight assists and seven rebounds to help the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals for a 4-1 series win and a spot in the NBA Finals.
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Canada's Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder blow out Timberwolves to reach NBA Finals
Canadian Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 34 points, and the Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-94 on Wednesday night to win the Western Conference finals series 4-1 and advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 2012.
Basketball -NBA |

Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder throttle Nuggets in Game 7, roll into Western conference final
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points, Jalen Williams added 24 and the Oklahoma City Thunder rolled into the Western Conference finals, beating the Denver Nuggets 125-93 in Game 7 on Sunday.
Basketball -NBA |

Canadian NBA star Gilgeous-Alexander's even-keeled approach helps Thunder regain homecourt advantage
Whether Oklahoma City Thunder superstar guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has an off night or scores 50 points, the cool Canadian with the impeccable style sticks to the script. The NBA MVP candidate seems to be on his way to greatness.
Basketball -NBA |

Canada's Gilgeous-Alexander making 50-point games a regular occurrence for West-leading Thunder
Hamilton's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander became the 12th player in NBA history with at least four 50-point games in a season. His scoring binges have helped Oklahoma City roll to a Western Conference-leading 50-11 record.
Basketball -NBA |

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sets NBA single-game record for points by Canadian with 54
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 54 points, an NBA single-game record by a Canadian, and the hometown Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Utah Jazz 123-114 on Wednesday night.
Basketball -NBA |

Police investigating Thunder's Giddey for alleged relationship with underaged girl
The Newport Beach, Calif., Police Department said Wednesday that its detectives are conducting an investigation into an accusation that Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey had an improper relationship with an underage girl.
Basketball -NBA |

Canada's Gilgeous-Alexander nets buzzer-beater to give Thunder win over Blazers
Hamilton's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hit a baseline jumper as time expired, and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Portland Trail Blazers 123-121 on Monday to ruin Damian Lillard's record-setting night.
Basketball -NBA |

2nd overall pick Holmgren to miss rookie season for Thunder due to foot injury
Oklahoma City forward Chet Holmgren, the No. 2 pick in the NBA draft, will miss the 2022-23 season because of a right foot injury.
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