Royce Young: Thunder beat the Celtics 105-92. 15 in a row for OKC. – SGA: 33-10-6 + 3 steals – Dort: 14 and 6 rebounds (4-9 from 3) – Cason: 13 and 3 rebounds – Hartenstein: 8-10-2 + 2 steals + 3 blocks – Wiggins: 15 Celtics scored only 27 points in the second half, 12 in the fourth.
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Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
New Locked on #Thunder Podcast:
🏀 OKC Beats Boston
🏀 SGA MVP Performance
🏀 What to make of this season
🏀 Thunder’s Defense
🏀 Most improbable win
#ThunderUp #FirstListen:
linktr.ee/LockedOnThunder pic.x.com/TSpom4iiXM – 10:32 PM
New Locked on #Thunder Podcast:
🏀 OKC Beats Boston
🏀 SGA MVP Performance
🏀 What to make of this season
🏀 Thunder’s Defense
🏀 Most improbable win
#ThunderUp #FirstListen:
linktr.ee/LockedOnThunder pic.x.com/TSpom4iiXM – 10:32 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics didn’t put too much stock in a potential Finals preview vs. the #Thunder. OKC tried to downplay the game as 1-of-82 too, but Shai and company made a massive statement. From OKC: clnsmedia.com/thunder-race-p… – 9:44 PM
#Celtics didn’t put too much stock in a potential Finals preview vs. the #Thunder. OKC tried to downplay the game as 1-of-82 too, but Shai and company made a massive statement. From OKC: clnsmedia.com/thunder-race-p… – 9:44 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs Boston:
33 PTS
3-6 3PT
11 REB
6 AST
3 STL
2 BLK
MVP performance.
pic.x.com/xqTOmG40sm – 8:10 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs Boston:
33 PTS
3-6 3PT
11 REB
6 AST
3 STL
2 BLK
MVP performance.
pic.x.com/xqTOmG40sm – 8:10 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Joel Lorenzi: “Where do you think you stand, league wide?”
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “Yeah, I’m pretty good at basketball.”
Jalen Williams: “🤷”
(@jxlorenzi)
pic.x.com/OR4YfYB3c9 – 7:53 PM
Joel Lorenzi: “Where do you think you stand, league wide?”
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “Yeah, I’m pretty good at basketball.”
Jalen Williams: “🤷”
(@jxlorenzi)
pic.x.com/OR4YfYB3c9 – 7:53 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams asks @AndrewKSchlecht why he’s on crutches.
Andrew: “Tore my ACL.”
SGA and JDub knock on the table.
JDub: “Doing what?”
Andrew: “Playing football with my kids.”
SGA: “Worth it.”
Andrew: “Yeah I scored a touchdown.” – 6:34 PM
Jalen Williams asks @AndrewKSchlecht why he’s on crutches.
Andrew: “Tore my ACL.”
SGA and JDub knock on the table.
JDub: “Doing what?”
Andrew: “Playing football with my kids.”
SGA: “Worth it.”
Andrew: “Yeah I scored a touchdown.” – 6:34 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Jalen Williams asks @AndrewKSchlecht why he’s on crutches.
Andrew: “Tore my ACL.”
SGA and JDub knock on the table.
JDub: “Doing what?”
SGA: “Worth it.”
Andrew: “Yeah I scored a touchdown.” – 6:34 PM
Jalen Williams asks @AndrewKSchlecht why he’s on crutches.
Andrew: “Tore my ACL.”
SGA and JDub knock on the table.
JDub: “Doing what?”
SGA: “Worth it.”
Andrew: “Yeah I scored a touchdown.” – 6:34 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on the Celtics win:
“It’s not that significant in the grand scheme of things. It’s one game.”
Jalen Williams:
“It’s good to go up against teams like that. But at the same time, it’s a game in January. We’re just trying to get better.” pic.x.com/8tSj7o7xe1 – 6:32 PM
SGA on the Celtics win:
“It’s not that significant in the grand scheme of things. It’s one game.”
Jalen Williams:
“It’s good to go up against teams like that. But at the same time, it’s a game in January. We’re just trying to get better.” pic.x.com/8tSj7o7xe1 – 6:32 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on if OKC realizes how historic their defense is this season and if they compare their defense to past elite NBA defenses:
“We know we’re good defensively.
Now comparing and seeing who’s better… we don’t do that at all.” – 6:29 PM
SGA on if OKC realizes how historic their defense is this season and if they compare their defense to past elite NBA defenses:
“We know we’re good defensively.
Now comparing and seeing who’s better… we don’t do that at all.” – 6:29 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Lu Dort:
“Lu has an unwavering confidence in his ability…
That’s who he is at his core.” – 6:26 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander on Lu Dort:
“Lu has an unwavering confidence in his ability…
That’s who he is at his core.” – 6:26 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “I like to play and go up against the best to see where I stand.”
Currently, SGA stands at #1 in the West and #1 in MVP odds. – 6:22 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: “I like to play and go up against the best to see where I stand.”
Currently, SGA stands at #1 in the West and #1 in MVP odds. – 6:22 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA on his run down block on Jayson Tatum:
“That was after I had a few turnovers. I wasn’t pleased with myself.
I felt like we could’ve slammed the door on them.” – 6:19 PM
SGA on his run down block on Jayson Tatum:
“That was after I had a few turnovers. I wasn’t pleased with myself.
I felt like we could’ve slammed the door on them.” – 6:19 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
These are OKC’s losses this season. Literally all of them:
– SGA blocked at the buzzer to tie
– Chet gets hurt after five minutes, Steph scores 36
– Dort misses game-winning 3 at buzzer
– Six points in San Antonio
– JDub misses 3 at the buzzer to tie
– Cup Final, didn’t count – 6:13 PM
These are OKC’s losses this season. Literally all of them:
– SGA blocked at the buzzer to tie
– Chet gets hurt after five minutes, Steph scores 36
– Dort misses game-winning 3 at buzzer
– Six points in San Antonio
– JDub misses 3 at the buzzer to tie
– Cup Final, didn’t count – 6:13 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
SGA just never losing any more games is a pretty solid MVP strategy. – 6:08 PM
SGA just never losing any more games is a pretty solid MVP strategy. – 6:08 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
I don’t think I’m the first person to make this point, but SGA’s MVP case feels a lot like a better version of Derrick Rose’s in 2011.
Offensive engine on a defense-first team competing with an all-time player on a really top-heavy roster with several recent trophies (Jokic). – 5:58 PM
I don’t think I’m the first person to make this point, but SGA’s MVP case feels a lot like a better version of Derrick Rose’s in 2011.
Offensive engine on a defense-first team competing with an all-time player on a really top-heavy roster with several recent trophies (Jokic). – 5:58 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Shai last 15 games:
33 PTS
33 PTS
29 PTS
40 PTS
35 PTS
22 PTS
45 PTS
41 PTS
25 PTS
35 PTS
32 PTS
39 PTS
31 PTS
30 PTS
26 PTS
15-0. pic.x.com/paLb3y8Ij9 – 5:55 PM
Shai last 15 games:
33 PTS
33 PTS
29 PTS
40 PTS
35 PTS
22 PTS
45 PTS
41 PTS
25 PTS
35 PTS
32 PTS
39 PTS
31 PTS
30 PTS
26 PTS
15-0. pic.x.com/paLb3y8Ij9 – 5:55 PM
Kendrick Perkins @KendrickPerkins
SGA didn’t lie. He said he wanted some smoke with the defending Champs. He delivered in great fashion and do what SUPERSTARS do and that’s lead, protected his house and was the best player on the floor today. Best win of the season for the Thunder. – 5:50 PM
SGA didn’t lie. He said he wanted some smoke with the defending Champs. He delivered in great fashion and do what SUPERSTARS do and that’s lead, protected his house and was the best player on the floor today. Best win of the season for the Thunder. – 5:50 PM
Royce Young @royceyoung
Thunder beat the Celtics 105-92. 15 in a row for OKC.
– SGA: 33-10-6 + 3 steals
– Dort: 14 and 6 rebounds (4-9 from 3)
– Cason: 13 and 3 rebounds
– Hartenstein: 8-10-2 + 2 steals + 3 blocks
– Wiggins: 15
Celtics scored only 27 points in the second half, 12 in the fourth. – 5:50 PM
Thunder beat the Celtics 105-92. 15 in a row for OKC.
– SGA: 33-10-6 + 3 steals
– Dort: 14 and 6 rebounds (4-9 from 3)
– Cason: 13 and 3 rebounds
– Hartenstein: 8-10-2 + 2 steals + 3 blocks
– Wiggins: 15
Celtics scored only 27 points in the second half, 12 in the fourth. – 5:50 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
What a statement win for OKC. Down ten at half, rally to win by 13. SGA goes for 33. Aaron Wiggins with 15 off the bench. Lu Dort with three huge threes in the second half. An anticipated game lives up to expectations. – 5:49 PM
What a statement win for OKC. Down ten at half, rally to win by 13. SGA goes for 33. Aaron Wiggins with 15 off the bench. Lu Dort with three huge threes in the second half. An anticipated game lives up to expectations. – 5:49 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Shai today:
33 PTS
11 REB
6 AST
3 STL
2 BLK
Beat the reigning champs for their 15th in a row. pic.x.com/0QuvTB1HZi – 5:49 PM
Shai today:
33 PTS
11 REB
6 AST
3 STL
2 BLK
Beat the reigning champs for their 15th in a row. pic.x.com/0QuvTB1HZi – 5:49 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
I think Hartenstein tried to come over and eat the shot clock violation for SGA, but SGA holds onto the ball knowing it is a team turnover lol – 5:48 PM
I think Hartenstein tried to come over and eat the shot clock violation for SGA, but SGA holds onto the ball knowing it is a team turnover lol – 5:48 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
MVP performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander today vs the defending champs. – 5:48 PM
MVP performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander today vs the defending champs. – 5:48 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
This is where the C’s are going to need more from Porzingis at the highest levels. Shai is guarding him and C’s aren’t even looking his way. – 5:47 PM
This is where the C’s are going to need more from Porzingis at the highest levels. Shai is guarding him and C’s aren’t even looking his way. – 5:47 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Shai uncharacteristically loose with the ball last few possessions. – 5:44 PM
Shai uncharacteristically loose with the ball last few possessions. – 5:44 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
SGA chase down block on Tatum sends this place into a FRENZY before Hartenstein dunked all over White the other way. Hartenstein got in White’s face after once they crumbled to the ground. 94-85. – 5:39 PM
SGA chase down block on Tatum sends this place into a FRENZY before Hartenstein dunked all over White the other way. Hartenstein got in White’s face after once they crumbled to the ground. 94-85. – 5:39 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
That SGA block on Tatum followed by him throwing the alley to Hartenstein for the oop sequence puts an emphatic stamp on an MVP statement performance today – 5:37 PM
That SGA block on Tatum followed by him throwing the alley to Hartenstein for the oop sequence puts an emphatic stamp on an MVP statement performance today – 5:37 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Shai up to 31 while being guarded by Jrue Holiday, Derrick White and Jaylen Brown. That’s your midseason MVP, folks. – 5:34 PM
Shai up to 31 while being guarded by Jrue Holiday, Derrick White and Jaylen Brown. That’s your midseason MVP, folks. – 5:34 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
What a play by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to chase down the fast break and get a block on Tatum at the rim. Hartenstein caps it with a dunk. A two-way MVP. – 5:34 PM
What a play by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to chase down the fast break and get a block on Tatum at the rim. Hartenstein caps it with a dunk. A two-way MVP. – 5:34 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has his 20th 30 point game of the season.
SGA hits 30 on a huge 3 to give OKC a 7 point lead.
Thunder up 92-85. – 5:32 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has his 20th 30 point game of the season.
SGA hits 30 on a huge 3 to give OKC a 7 point lead.
Thunder up 92-85. – 5:32 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Porzingis has 5 fouls after a Dort breakout dunk and SGA 3. Leaving the game for Horford. #Celtics down 92-85 and this could get ugly fast. – 5:32 PM
Porzingis has 5 fouls after a Dort breakout dunk and SGA 3. Leaving the game for Horford. #Celtics down 92-85 and this could get ugly fast. – 5:32 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
That is a jaw-dropping step back 3 by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. That is going on the MVP sizzle reel. – 5:32 PM
That is a jaw-dropping step back 3 by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. That is going on the MVP sizzle reel. – 5:32 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
What a finish by Cason Wallace in transition, Boston calls a timeout down two, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the table coming in a little early after this timeout. – 5:24 PM
What a finish by Cason Wallace in transition, Boston calls a timeout down two, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the table coming in a little early after this timeout. – 5:24 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
OKC had this to a one point game, Boston heads to the 4h up 80-76. Going to be interesting to see if Mark Daigneault starts the frame with SGA which is very rare, but without that change it could be tough shielding with how the secondary unit has performed offensively. – 5:17 PM
OKC had this to a one point game, Boston heads to the 4h up 80-76. Going to be interesting to see if Mark Daigneault starts the frame with SGA which is very rare, but without that change it could be tough shielding with how the secondary unit has performed offensively. – 5:17 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did a great job there of blowing up the entry pass to Horford but the Thunder can not capitalize, J-will throws away a second possession of the game and Jalen Williams charged with a loose ball foul. – 5:09 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did a great job there of blowing up the entry pass to Horford but the Thunder can not capitalize, J-will throws away a second possession of the game and Jalen Williams charged with a loose ball foul. – 5:09 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander keeping OKC in this.
SGA has a quick 7 points in the first 3 minutes of the second half. He has a game high 24 points. – 4:56 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander keeping OKC in this.
SGA has a quick 7 points in the first 3 minutes of the second half. He has a game high 24 points. – 4:56 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Porzingis gives the #Celtics a new 11pt edge after SGA cut their lead to 6 early in the 3rd. – 4:54 PM
Porzingis gives the #Celtics a new 11pt edge after SGA cut their lead to 6 early in the 3rd. – 4:54 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
#Celtics lead #Thunder 65-55 at half. Brown 21 Porzingis 12, Tatum 11, White 11; Gilgeous-Alexander 17, Wiggins 10, Jalen Williams 8.
BOS defense has been sparkling, especially in 2Q. Brown has taken scoring load off Tatum. SGA’s points is on 12 shots. – 4:37 PM
#Celtics lead #Thunder 65-55 at half. Brown 21 Porzingis 12, Tatum 11, White 11; Gilgeous-Alexander 17, Wiggins 10, Jalen Williams 8.
BOS defense has been sparkling, especially in 2Q. Brown has taken scoring load off Tatum. SGA’s points is on 12 shots. – 4:37 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
#Celtics built a 10pt lead by the time the #Thunder got SGA back on offense with 6:32 left here. – 4:23 PM
#Celtics built a 10pt lead by the time the #Thunder got SGA back on offense with 6:32 left here. – 4:23 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Jalen Williams has 3 fouls at the 6:43 mark of the 2nd frame, where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander checks back in with OKC down 52-44. – 4:22 PM
Jalen Williams has 3 fouls at the 6:43 mark of the 2nd frame, where Shai Gilgeous-Alexander checks back in with OKC down 52-44. – 4:22 PM
Gary Washburn @GwashburnGlobe
About to get the non-Tatum minutes here, but it’s also the non-Shai minutes. #Celtics #Thunder – 4:09 PM
About to get the non-Tatum minutes here, but it’s also the non-Shai minutes. #Celtics #Thunder – 4:09 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
I don’t know what you can do there if you’re Pritchard. SGA is so good at initiating contact and getting those calls. – 4:00 PM
I don’t know what you can do there if you’re Pritchard. SGA is so good at initiating contact and getting those calls. – 4:00 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Thunder foul a lot and they’ve already got SGA and Jalen Williams with 2 fouls – 3:59 PM
Thunder foul a lot and they’ve already got SGA and Jalen Williams with 2 fouls – 3:59 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander big MVP chants from Loud City.
SGA has 9 points in the first 3 1/2 minutes. – 3:46 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander big MVP chants from Loud City.
SGA has 9 points in the first 3 1/2 minutes. – 3:46 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Isaiah Hartenstein had Holiday in the post sealed of, they eventually find him in the dunker spot for that floater. SGA gets an and-1 the next poss. to give OKC a lead. – 3:46 PM
Isaiah Hartenstein had Holiday in the post sealed of, they eventually find him in the dunker spot for that floater. SGA gets an and-1 the next poss. to give OKC a lead. – 3:46 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 6 quick points, all of the Thunder scoring in a tied game. OKC has had a couple really good half court defensive poss. when Boston has tried to slow it down. – 3:44 PM
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 6 quick points, all of the Thunder scoring in a tied game. OKC has had a couple really good half court defensive poss. when Boston has tried to slow it down. – 3:44 PM
Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar
Thunder starters vs Celtics
SGA
Wallace
Dort
JDub
Hartenstein
#1 in the West vs the NBA champs. – 3:11 PM
Thunder starters vs Celtics
SGA
Wallace
Dort
JDub
Hartenstein
#1 in the West vs the NBA champs. – 3:11 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Thunder starters:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Cason Wallace
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Isaiah Hartenstein – 3:08 PM
Thunder starters:
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Cason Wallace
Lu Dort
Jalen Williams
Isaiah Hartenstein – 3:08 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Last 3 years of #Celtics #Thunder
23-24
OKC 100 @ BOS 135 (no Shai/Jalen Williams)
BOS 123 @ OKC 127
22-23
BOS 117 @ OKC 150 (no Shai/Rob)
OKC 122 @ BOS 126 (no Brogdon/Rob)
21-22
BOS 132 @ OKC 123 (no Giddey/Dort/Smart/Rob)
OKC 105 @ BOS 111 (no Jaylen/Rob)
Great games – 12:54 AM
Last 3 years of #Celtics #Thunder
23-24
OKC 100 @ BOS 135 (no Shai/Jalen Williams)
BOS 123 @ OKC 127
22-23
BOS 117 @ OKC 150 (no Shai/Rob)
OKC 122 @ BOS 126 (no Brogdon/Rob)
21-22
BOS 132 @ OKC 123 (no Giddey/Dort/Smart/Rob)
OKC 105 @ BOS 111 (no Jaylen/Rob)
Great games – 12:54 AM
More on this storyline
Brandon Rahbar: SGA on Jalen Williams: “He is an All Star. Whether he makes it or not.” -via Twitter @BrandonRahbar / January 4, 2025
Brandon Rahbar: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander cuts off the question early when asked whether he’s looking forward to playing the Celtics on Sunday: “Absolutely. Absolutely. They won and we’re trying to win.” -via Twitter @BrandonRahbar / January 4, 2025
Royce Young: Thunder beat the Knicks 117-107. 14 straight for OKC, ending New York’s 9-game streak. Incredible game between two good teams. Great hoops. – SGA: 33-4-7 – Dub: 20-4-5 + 2 steals – Hartenstein: 4-14-7 – Wiggins: 19 + 4 rebounds (4-6 from 3) -via Twitter @royceyoung / January 3, 2025