Clemente Almanza: FINAL: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92 SGA – 33 points, 5 assists Chet – 26 points, 7 rebounds JDub – 21 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds Valanciunas – 19 points, 7 rebounds Ingram – 18 points, 4 rebounds Jones – 18 points OKC leads 2-0
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Source: Twitter @CAlmanza1007
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Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
New Locked on #Thunder Podcast:
🏀 OKC wins Game 2
🏀 The Emotional Maturity of OKC helps them win
🏀 Pelicans defensive blunders
🏀 SGA’s unreal scoring
🏀 Chet dominates the game
🏀 Lu on BI
🏀 Jalen Williams is a Swiss-Army knife
#ThunderUp:
linktr.ee/LockedOnThunder pic.twitter.com/4sfEEZpNSL – 3:41 AM
New Locked on #Thunder Podcast:
🏀 OKC wins Game 2
🏀 The Emotional Maturity of OKC helps them win
🏀 Pelicans defensive blunders
🏀 SGA’s unreal scoring
🏀 Chet dominates the game
🏀 Lu on BI
🏀 Jalen Williams is a Swiss-Army knife
#ThunderUp:
linktr.ee/LockedOnThunder pic.twitter.com/4sfEEZpNSL – 3:41 AM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Chet on saying SGA is the MVP in his postgame interview: “I think that’s just the guy he is. When you know who you are and you’re really confident in it, you don’t have to project it. He knows he’s a great player.” – 12:46 AM
Chet on saying SGA is the MVP in his postgame interview: “I think that’s just the guy he is. When you know who you are and you’re really confident in it, you don’t have to project it. He knows he’s a great player.” – 12:46 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Lu Dort:
“Lu…. whew. I’m glad I don’t play against him.
He fights through everything. Guards the best player on their team every night. It’s amazing to watch… It’s a special talent.” – 12:36 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Lu Dort:
“Lu…. whew. I’m glad I don’t play against him.
He fights through everything. Guards the best player on their team every night. It’s amazing to watch… It’s a special talent.” – 12:36 AM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
When asked about Chet’s competitiveness against large bigs like Valanciunas, SGA said when he was drafted, they played a pickup game against CBL in Canada. That’s when he realized he had that fire in him – 12:35 AM
When asked about Chet’s competitiveness against large bigs like Valanciunas, SGA said when he was drafted, they played a pickup game against CBL in Canada. That’s when he realized he had that fire in him – 12:35 AM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said the year Chet was drafted, he played in a pick up game with him against CBL in Canada- that’s when he realized Holmgren “had that fire in him” playing against a bigger guy. – 12:33 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said the year Chet was drafted, he played in a pick up game with him against CBL in Canada- that’s when he realized Holmgren “had that fire in him” playing against a bigger guy. – 12:33 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Mark Daigneault on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander:
“He was great. He had good force..
Had really good control of the game.” – 12:29 AM
Mark Daigneault on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander:
“He was great. He had good force..
Had really good control of the game.” – 12:29 AM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Mark Daigneault on SGA’s performance: “He was great. I thought he had good force… Really had good control of the game.” – 12:28 AM
Mark Daigneault on SGA’s performance: “He was great. I thought he had good force… Really had good control of the game.” – 12:28 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
SGA went to WORK in Game 2 recording a postseason career-high 33 points ⛈️ pic.twitter.com/fECB68ZG8c – 12:11 AM
SGA went to WORK in Game 2 recording a postseason career-high 33 points ⛈️ pic.twitter.com/fECB68ZG8c – 12:11 AM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
Final: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92
OKC shot 59% from the field, 48.3% from 3.
SGA 33 points. Chet 26 points.
Ingram 18 points. CJ 15 points.
It was an absolute beatdown. Series shifts back to New Orleans with Pelicans trailing 0-2. – 12:03 AM
Final: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92
OKC shot 59% from the field, 48.3% from 3.
SGA 33 points. Chet 26 points.
Ingram 18 points. CJ 15 points.
It was an absolute beatdown. Series shifts back to New Orleans with Pelicans trailing 0-2. – 12:03 AM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
FINAL: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92
SGA – 33 points, 5 assists
Chet – 26 points, 7 rebounds
JDub – 21 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds
Valanciunas – 19 points, 7 rebounds
Ingram – 18 points, 4 rebounds
Jones – 18 points
OKC leads 2-0 – 12:02 AM
FINAL: Thunder 124, Pelicans 92
SGA – 33 points, 5 assists
Chet – 26 points, 7 rebounds
JDub – 21 points, 7 assists, 5 rebounds
Valanciunas – 19 points, 7 rebounds
Ingram – 18 points, 4 rebounds
Jones – 18 points
OKC leads 2-0 – 12:02 AM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight
33 PTS (career playoff high)
13-19 FG
3-5 3PT
4-4 FT
5 AST
2 STL
2 TP pic.twitter.com/ESbp9qHhbH – 11:57 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tonight
33 PTS (career playoff high)
13-19 FG
3-5 3PT
4-4 FT
5 AST
2 STL
2 TP pic.twitter.com/ESbp9qHhbH – 11:57 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Shai tonight:
33 PTS
5 AST
13-19 FG
3-5 3P
2-0. pic.twitter.com/jJAPnZvAo3 – 11:56 PM
Shai tonight:
33 PTS
5 AST
13-19 FG
3-5 3P
2-0. pic.twitter.com/jJAPnZvAo3 – 11:56 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA, Lu Dort, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams all exit to a standing ovation.
SGA waving his hands to get the crowd hype. – 11:56 PM
SGA, Lu Dort, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams all exit to a standing ovation.
SGA waving his hands to get the crowd hype. – 11:56 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
Complete implosion from the Pels tonight. Eighteen turnovers. Eight offensive fouls. SGA, Chet and Jalen Williams have combined for 78 points. Currently down by 31.
Just an awful performance all around. – 11:52 PM
Complete implosion from the Pels tonight. Eighteen turnovers. Eight offensive fouls. SGA, Chet and Jalen Williams have combined for 78 points. Currently down by 31.
Just an awful performance all around. – 11:52 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has his 2nd career 30 point playoff game.
2020 Round 1, Game 2: 31 PTS
2024 Round 1, Game 2: 31 PTS (so far) – 11:50 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has his 2nd career 30 point playoff game.
2020 Round 1, Game 2: 31 PTS
2024 Round 1, Game 2: 31 PTS (so far) – 11:50 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
M-V-P chants for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the line. pic.twitter.com/VMCqFkCblI – 11:49 PM
M-V-P chants for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the line. pic.twitter.com/VMCqFkCblI – 11:49 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder up 92-74.
SGA: 28 PTS/11-17 FG/3-5 3PT
Chet: 24 PTS/8-11 FG/3-5 3PT
Shai’s career playoff high is.. of course.. 31 points. – 11:33 PM
Thunder up 92-74.
SGA: 28 PTS/11-17 FG/3-5 3PT
Chet: 24 PTS/8-11 FG/3-5 3PT
Shai’s career playoff high is.. of course.. 31 points. – 11:33 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 3Q: Thunder 92, Pelicans 74
SGA – 28 points, 3 assists
Chet – 24 points, 5 rebounds
JDub – 12 points, 7 assists
Valanciunas – 17 points, 7 rebounds
Jones – 16 points
McCollum – 13 points, 4 assists – 11:32 PM
End of 3Q: Thunder 92, Pelicans 74
SGA – 28 points, 3 assists
Chet – 24 points, 5 rebounds
JDub – 12 points, 7 assists
Valanciunas – 17 points, 7 rebounds
Jones – 16 points
McCollum – 13 points, 4 assists – 11:32 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 28 points at the end of the third frame. OKC is up 92-74. – 11:32 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 28 points at the end of the third frame. OKC is up 92-74. – 11:32 PM
Oleh Kosel @OlehKosel
Gotta give Brandon Ingram some credit for attacking the rim/lane hard, blocking Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s lay-in attempt and just playing with generally greater purpose out of halftime.
Pelicans have trimmed 23-point deficit to 15 with 3:30 left in 3rd QTR. – 11:22 PM
Gotta give Brandon Ingram some credit for attacking the rim/lane hard, blocking Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s lay-in attempt and just playing with generally greater purpose out of halftime.
Pelicans have trimmed 23-point deficit to 15 with 3:30 left in 3rd QTR. – 11:22 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
BI has picked up his aggression in a major way. He’s got 12 points in the quarter. But the Pels are still struggling to get enough stops to put a run together.
SGA and Chet are shooting a combined 17-26 from the field. – 11:22 PM
BI has picked up his aggression in a major way. He’s got 12 points in the quarter. But the Pels are still struggling to get enough stops to put a run together.
SGA and Chet are shooting a combined 17-26 from the field. – 11:22 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Second time Shai has dimed up Dort against this coverage where they switch CJ onto him but Herb tries to linger around the foul line to help. – 11:17 PM
Second time Shai has dimed up Dort against this coverage where they switch CJ onto him but Herb tries to linger around the foul line to help. – 11:17 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with ANOTHER step-back 3 over Larry Nance Jr. Yeah, that’ll play – 11:15 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with ANOTHER step-back 3 over Larry Nance Jr. Yeah, that’ll play – 11:15 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
You notice how someone other than Herb Jones is always on SGA when he’s trying to score? It’s because SGA screens off ball to force those switches. Brandon Ingram doesn’t do that enough – 11:07 PM
You notice how someone other than Herb Jones is always on SGA when he’s trying to score? It’s because SGA screens off ball to force those switches. Brandon Ingram doesn’t do that enough – 11:07 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
The Fumbleroski works – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just hit another tough hang-time middy. Superstar performance on the biggest stage. – 11:05 PM
The Fumbleroski works – Shai Gilgeous-Alexander just hit another tough hang-time middy. Superstar performance on the biggest stage. – 11:05 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
It’s a bit of a problem that nobody on the Pels except Herb can guard Shai tonight. And even he’s been beaten a few times. – 11:04 PM
It’s a bit of a problem that nobody on the Pels except Herb can guard Shai tonight. And even he’s been beaten a few times. – 11:04 PM
Will Guillory @WillGuillory
End of 1st half: Thunder 63, Pelicans 50
Valanciunas 15 pts, 5 rebs
Jones 10 pts
McCollum 9 pts
Nightmare 1st half for the Pels. Chet and SGA combined for 36 points. BI has more turnovers (3) than FGAs (2). OKC also shot 10-18 on 3s. They’re lucky the lead is only 13. – 10:42 PM
End of 1st half: Thunder 63, Pelicans 50
Valanciunas 15 pts, 5 rebs
Jones 10 pts
McCollum 9 pts
Nightmare 1st half for the Pels. Chet and SGA combined for 36 points. BI has more turnovers (3) than FGAs (2). OKC also shot 10-18 on 3s. They’re lucky the lead is only 13. – 10:42 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
HALF: Thunder 63, Pelicans 50
SGA – 16 points, 2 assists
Chet – 20 points, 3 rebounds
JDub – 6 points, 6 assists
Valanciunas – 15 points, 5 rebounds
Jones – 10 points
McCollum – 9 points, 4 rebounds – 10:41 PM
HALF: Thunder 63, Pelicans 50
SGA – 16 points, 2 assists
Chet – 20 points, 3 rebounds
JDub – 6 points, 6 assists
Valanciunas – 15 points, 5 rebounds
Jones – 10 points
McCollum – 9 points, 4 rebounds – 10:41 PM
Andrew Lopez @_Andrew_Lopez
HALF: Thunder 63, Pelicans 50
– OKC: 59.5 FG%, 10/18 3P, 3/4 FT
– Pels: 47.4 FG%, 5/15 3P, 9/9 FT
Chet: 20p, 7/9 FG, 3/4 3P
Shai: 16p, 7/12 FG
JV: 15p, 5r
Herb: 10p
BI: 4p, 2a, 1/2 FG – 10:41 PM
HALF: Thunder 63, Pelicans 50
– OKC: 59.5 FG%, 10/18 3P, 3/4 FT
– Pels: 47.4 FG%, 5/15 3P, 9/9 FT
Chet: 20p, 7/9 FG, 3/4 3P
Shai: 16p, 7/12 FG
JV: 15p, 5r
Herb: 10p
BI: 4p, 2a, 1/2 FG – 10:41 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander first half
16 PTS
7-12 FG
2-4 3PT
2 AST
1 STL – 10:41 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander first half
16 PTS
7-12 FG
2-4 3PT
2 AST
1 STL – 10:41 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
OKC crowd was begging Mark Daigneault to challenge that offensive foul on SGA.
Coach obliged.
Challenge successful.
Well done, Loud City. – 10:39 PM
OKC crowd was begging Mark Daigneault to challenge that offensive foul on SGA.
Coach obliged.
Challenge successful.
Well done, Loud City. – 10:39 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Wow that was a really weird call on Shai for an offensive foul. He was getting pushed in the screening action, right into Ingram’s path. – 10:39 PM
Wow that was a really weird call on Shai for an offensive foul. He was getting pushed in the screening action, right into Ingram’s path. – 10:39 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Mark Daigneault is challenging this call on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. 4.4 seconds left in the half, OKC is up 13. – 10:37 PM
Mark Daigneault is challenging this call on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. 4.4 seconds left in the half, OKC is up 13. – 10:37 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
ANOTHER Shai Gilgeous-Alexander step back 3 – OKC is on another 10-2 run to go up 61-45. – 10:35 PM
ANOTHER Shai Gilgeous-Alexander step back 3 – OKC is on another 10-2 run to go up 61-45. – 10:35 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is just special. Those are the type of shots that have the Pelicans locker room talking. More to come in my story over the off days. – 10:31 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is just special. Those are the type of shots that have the Pelicans locker room talking. More to come in my story over the off days. – 10:31 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
End of 1Q: Thunder 35, Pelicans 22
SGA – 7 points
Chet – 15 points
Dort – 6 points
Valanciunas – 11 points
Jones – 5 points – 10:10 PM
End of 1Q: Thunder 35, Pelicans 22
SGA – 7 points
Chet – 15 points
Dort – 6 points
Valanciunas – 11 points
Jones – 5 points – 10:10 PM
Mike Prada @MikePradaNBA
New Orleans takes JV off the floor, goes to a switch-everything approach, and SGA calmly picks out his matchup by setting all sorts of screens and holding them. OKC is such a smart offensive team. – 10:09 PM
New Orleans takes JV off the floor, goes to a switch-everything approach, and SGA calmly picks out his matchup by setting all sorts of screens and holding them. OKC is such a smart offensive team. – 10:09 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got big MVP chants after falling on the court.
No free throws. No points. Just Loud City letting SGA know. – 10:08 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander got big MVP chants after falling on the court.
No free throws. No points. Just Loud City letting SGA know. – 10:08 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Loud MVP chants for SGA. Joe with the last-second 3-pointer to beat the shot-clock violation. This OKC crowd is buzzing right now – 10:07 PM
Loud MVP chants for SGA. Joe with the last-second 3-pointer to beat the shot-clock violation. This OKC crowd is buzzing right now – 10:07 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Back to back offensive fouls drawn mixed in with some tough Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shot making has OKC up double-digits. – 10:05 PM
Back to back offensive fouls drawn mixed in with some tough Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shot making has OKC up double-digits. – 10:05 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
A Shai Gilgeous-Alexander step back triple gives him his first points and puts OKC up 26-18 – 10:02 PM
A Shai Gilgeous-Alexander step back triple gives him his first points and puts OKC up 26-18 – 10:02 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander passing has been the key to the offense. He has Jonas Valanciunas on him, is patient taking a step in, forces Pels to creep up, then fires it to the dunker spot for Lu who had leverage. Creating good looks. – 9:56 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander passing has been the key to the offense. He has Jonas Valanciunas on him, is patient taking a step in, forces Pels to creep up, then fires it to the dunker spot for Lu who had leverage. Creating good looks. – 9:56 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Fantastic pass by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after being blitzed, Dort cuts through to make space and kicks to Jdub for an open 3. Did not fall but that is how you take advantage of this Pelicans Def who has to load up to stop Shai. – 9:54 PM
Fantastic pass by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after being blitzed, Dort cuts through to make space and kicks to Jdub for an open 3. Did not fall but that is how you take advantage of this Pelicans Def who has to load up to stop Shai. – 9:54 PM
Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007
Herb Jones made that corner 3 as SGA contested it. Instead of going back on defense, he immediately turned towards SGA and started to defend him from the spot he made the shot lmao – 9:50 PM
Herb Jones made that corner 3 as SGA contested it. Instead of going back on defense, he immediately turned towards SGA and started to defend him from the spot he made the shot lmao – 9:50 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Willie Green talked about their success on SGA being denying him the ball, making catches hard on him – right there, Herb NAILS a 3, and before the ball leaves the net is picking SGA up 94 feet. – 9:50 PM
Willie Green talked about their success on SGA being denying him the ball, making catches hard on him – right there, Herb NAILS a 3, and before the ball leaves the net is picking SGA up 94 feet. – 9:50 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander getting ready pic.twitter.com/Buvk6EilGG – 8:12 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander getting ready pic.twitter.com/Buvk6EilGG – 8:12 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
SGA pulled up lookin’ clean ahead of Game 2 🧼
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/8dXXeXJAVp – 7:07 PM
SGA pulled up lookin’ clean ahead of Game 2 🧼
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/8dXXeXJAVp – 7:07 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Hard to believe Malik Monk didn’t do enough to win 6th man of the year.
▫️Malik Monk had 17 games with 20+pts and 5+ asts off bench (led NBA)
▫️25 games with 20+ points off the bench (led the NBA)
▫️2nd in assists off drives (153)-2nd in the NBA behind SGA – 6:37 PM
Hard to believe Malik Monk didn’t do enough to win 6th man of the year.
▫️Malik Monk had 17 games with 20+pts and 5+ asts off bench (led NBA)
▫️25 games with 20+ points off the bench (led the NBA)
▫️2nd in assists off drives (153)-2nd in the NBA behind SGA – 6:37 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Last thoughts on Thunder-Pelicans Game 1:
Youth + inexperience have been big talking points for OKC’s playoff chances. But OKC showed vet composure to make big plays in crunch time to win.
SGA struggled in the 4th but hit the game-tying bucket and the game-winning bucket. MVP – 2:57 PM
Last thoughts on Thunder-Pelicans Game 1:
Youth + inexperience have been big talking points for OKC’s playoff chances. But OKC showed vet composure to make big plays in crunch time to win.
SGA struggled in the 4th but hit the game-tying bucket and the game-winning bucket. MVP – 2:57 PM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received Most Improved Player votes for the fourth time.
Not many players have accomplished that. pic.twitter.com/TejyVX6QQv – 11:22 AM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander received Most Improved Player votes for the fourth time.
Not many players have accomplished that. pic.twitter.com/TejyVX6QQv – 11:22 AM
More on this storyline
Rylan Stiles: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander “I’m humble, but cocky in my own way” -via Twitter @Rylan_Stiles / April 25, 2024
ClutchPoints: Chet Holmgren on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “He’s too humble to say it, but this is the MVP right here” 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/Vn6immEHH7 -via Twitter @ClutchPointsApp / April 25, 2024
Clemente Almanza: SGA on Lu Dort: “I’m glad I don’t have to play against him.” -via Twitter @CAlmanza1007 / April 25, 2024
