Tag: Shai Gilgeous-alexander
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Jamal Murray makes most of Denver Nuggets’ final opportunity against Oklahoma City’s stingy defense
OKLAHOMA CITY — Some secrets to Jamal Murray’s success Monday against the Thunder are staying with the Nuggets’ second-leading scorer. “I can’t give you everything, man,” Murray responded to The Denver Gazette’s inquiry about his priorities when playing against Oklahoma City’s group of strong, physical defenders led by Luguentz Dort. Murray was kind enough to…
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How Oklahoma City Thunder’s youth movement is making noise | NBA Insider
The leader of the Thunder’s surge to the top of the Western Conference is 26-year-old Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Oklahoma City only has two players 30 or older on the roster.
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Nuggets falter down the stretch while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shines in MVP showdown
OKLAHOMA CITY – The battle between the two top teams in the Western Conference to start the day and the two leading candidates for Most Valuable Player was a heavyweight fight for three quarters. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder used a dominant fourth quarter to beat Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets, 127-103,…
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NBA award predictions; Nuggets smart to play it safe with Aaron Gordon | NBA Insider
Midway through the season, the Most Valuable Player award comes down to Denver’s Nikola Jokic and Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Thunder have the better record, but Jokic’s numbers are eye-popping
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Peyton Watson gets payback against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in Nuggets’ win over Oklahoma City
After allowing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to hit a game-winning shot last season, third-year forward Peyton Watson came up with a game-winning block that allowed the Denver Nuggets to hand the Thunder their first defeat of the season. Watson finished with 10 points, three rebounds, three assists and three timely blocked shots.
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Jamal Murray starts strong, struggles rest of way as Denver Nuggets drop season-opener to Oklahoma City
Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray scored seven of his 12 points in the first five minutes of Thursday’s season-opener
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Nuggets notebook: Denver misses Kentavious Caldwell-Pope’s defense in loss to Thunder; Turnover troubles show up late
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was unavailable for a second straight game, and his presence was missed in the fourth of Saturday’s 118-117 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday at Ball Arena. Justin Holiday again started in place of Caldwell-Pope, who missed a second game while in the league’s concussion protocol, against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the…
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NBA awards: Denver Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic early favorite for third MVP in four years
Last season, Nuggets star Nikola Jokic narrowly missed out on being the fourth player in NBA history to win three consecutive Most Valuable Player awards. The list remains a short one – Bill Russell, Wilt Chamberlain, Larry Bird – after 76ers center Joel Embiid won last season’s award. This season, Jokic can join another short…
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Austin Rivers heats up with bigger role in Denver Nuggets’ win over Oklahoma City
The six 3-pointers served as the foundation of Austin Rivers’ best night of the season, but one last layup served as a nice finishing touch on the Denver Nuggets’ 99-95 win Sunday in Oklahoma City. With the Nuggets and Thunder tied at 93 thanks to the veteran guard’s final 3-pointer with 2:59 left to decide…
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NBA mock draft: Denver Nuggets add guard depth at No. 26
Teams across the NBA will be looking to follow the Milwaukee Bucks’ lead by adding a player capable of bringing a championship to their city in Thursday’s draft. Here’s a shot at predicting the first round, including the Denver Nuggets’ pick at No. 26. 1. Detroit Pistons Cade Cunningham, G, Oklahoma State The hardest part…