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• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Report · 3 h ago around the league

  Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had 34 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, starting a new 20-point streak. Isaiah Hartenstein had a 12-and-12 double-double.

  “GAME NIGHT: Oklahoma City’s Jalen Williams Suffers GRUESOME Injury | Luka Doncic Goes OFF! | Concern For New Y” at 7:58 · listen ↗

  also reported by The Athletic NBA Daily host, RotoWire, Gil's Arena host

• Podcast Locked On Thunder · 5 points · 6 h ago
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quoted): Shai said postgame he has no doubt Jalen Williams will come back better than before. at 8:47
  • Rylan Stiles: Game stats: OKC had four turnovers before the first mandatory timeout, and the Clippers went on an 18-6 run once Shai went out. At halftime OKC had shot 36% with 10 turnovers but trailed by only three. at 23:18
  • Rylan Stiles: Example of offensive miscommunication: on a Shai–Chet pick and roll, Shai expected Chet to roll, Chet popped instead, and it was a turnover. at 24:12
  • Rylan Stiles: Host analysis: the offense is out of sync as the team works in Shai off the ball and plays through Ajay Mitchell and Wallace. Familiar names are in different roles, and offense, not defense, has been the biggest problem. at 24:28
  • Derek Parker: Derek said Ajay Mitchell had some great moments, looking like himself at his peak, and that Shai got loose in the third quarter. at 25:42

  “Jalen Williams Suffers Season-Altering Injury in OKC Thunder Win vs. Clippers” · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily · 2 points · 44 h ago
  • Gilgeous-Alexander had 32 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks in OKC's 116-104 win over the Spurs. at 5:21
  • In OKC's second game, against Denver, SGA shot 6-of-19 for 17 points. It was his first game under 20 points in 141 regular-season games. at 5:44

  “Sixers Thrive + Jamal Murray down bad? | Slam N Jam” · listen ↗

• Podcast Hardwood Knocks host · Report · Oct 24 around the league

  Against Denver, the Nuggets sold out to take Shai Gilgeous-Alexander away. His 20-point streak ended and a host called it his worst offensive game in two years by many measures, but OKC still pulled away and held Denver to 84 points.

  “The 2026-27 NBA Overreactions Draft!” at 8:16 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Mismatch · 3 points · Oct 23
  • SGA's 141-game streak of 20-point games ended with 17 points. He was going to go back in, but the Thunder had pulled their starters. at 9:46
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quoted): SGA's postgame quote on the streak, as repeated by the host: the game should be treated with respect, and he hopes to start another streak. at 10:03
  • The Nuggets led through the first half. Late, SGA hit big shots, Holmgren blocked a dunk by Christian Braun, and Caruso threw a lob to Jalen Williams in transition. at 11:06

  “The Return of Loves and Loathes. Plus: A Historic Thursday Night.” · listen ↗

• Podcast Gil's Arena · 3 points · Oct 23
  • SGA missed all seven of his first-half field-goal attempts against Denver. at 1:00:15
  • With a little under two minutes left, after the Nuggets emptied their bench, SGA subbed himself out at 17 points. That ended his NBA-record streak of 141 straight 20-point games. Head coach Daigneault reportedly said he would keep him in. name not confirmed at 1:02:28
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (quoted): SGA after the game: he saw that Denver had subbed out, so he felt OKC should too, because you treat the game with respect. at 1:02:46

  “Sixers Erase A MASSIVE 29-Point Deficit, SGA Ends His Streak & Jaylen Brown Calls CAP On Tatum! Part 1” · listen ↗

• Podcast Get Up · 6 points · Oct 23
  • In OKC's win over Denver, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored under 20 for the first time in 141 games. The streak went back nearly two years and was the longest such streak in NBA history. at 21:45
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (reported): Monica relayed that SGA said after the game that the game situation called for him to come out, since Denver had also pulled its starters. She mentioned OKC coach Mark Daigneault in connection with this. name not confirmed at 22:09
  • Monica said she is not particularly alarmed about SGA's low free-throw attempts, calling it 'just the second game'. at 22:07
  • SGA has taken only six free throws through two games, and only two last night. at 22:48
  • Wendy said officiating changes this year were designed to take away some of the arm bar, which many players use for separation, not just Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. at 22:57
  • Wendy said SGA's free-throw rate 'very likely will probably normalize' in the coming weeks. He has averaged nine attempts a game for four years and only three over the first two games, which Wendy called 'a little asterisk to keep watching'. at 23:10

  “Hour 2: Caleb Unstoppable, Bonjour Steelers Nation, The Revenge Run” · listen ↗

• Story CBS Sports · Article · Oct 23

  Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 20-point streak is over, and it's a record that may never be broken

  source ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily · 2 points · Oct 23
  • According to the host, with the Thunder winning, SGA had 17 points and 'basically benched himself' to let the reserves play. The host offers this as self-described 'armchair psychology'. at 34:56
  • In the first half the Nuggets sent two defenders at SGA when he had the ball and were physical with him without fouling much. at 3:45

  “The Thunder Are Inevitable + Philly Trusts the Process” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Thunder · 11 points · Oct 23
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's streak of scoring at least 20 points ended at 141 games; he finished with 17 points. at 15:08
  • Gilgeous-Alexander's line: 31% shooting, 27% from three, 17 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds and 1 block. Derek Parker also describes it as 6-for-19 from the field. at 15:24
  • 15 of Gilgeous-Alexander's shots came away from the rim and the paint. He did not take a shot in the restricted area in the first half. at 16:02
  • The host says Denver's plan was to force anyone other than Gilgeous-Alexander to beat them, conceding threes to him. He tried to take those threes. at 4:00
  • The host says the offense is still working through its new priorities: Gilgeous-Alexander playing more off the ball and changes to his role, with Cason Wallace now in the starting lineup. at 2:54
  • The host thinks Gilgeous-Alexander probably could have forced the issue and reached 20 points. He argues that playing him off the ball to learn the new dynamic serves the team's title chase more. at 17:06
  • The host says everyone agreed in the summer that they wanted Gilgeous-Alexander to shoot more threes. He expects higher volume to be less efficient and to produce games like this one. at 18:50
  • Derek Parker: Derek Parker predicts the off-ball evolution will not be seamless yet, but that in a few months it will have paid off. at 20:12
  • Jalen Williams (reported): The host says he asked Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams about it after the game. Williams brought up the Indiana Finals series. The host explains this as Williams' early scoring forcing favorable switches for Gilgeous-Alexander; that explanation is the host's own view. at 17:16
  • In the second half the Thunder got downhill more and let Gilgeous-Alexander bring the ball up more. They opened the third quarter with eight straight points at the rim. at 5:28
  • The Thunder's next game is Sunday, when Gilgeous-Alexander can start a new streak. at 11:55

  “SGA 20 Point Streak ENDS | OKC Thunder Hold Nikola Jokic in Check in Win” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA · 2 points · Oct 23
  • Rylan Stiles (reported): SGA's streak of 20-point games ended at 141. He checked himself out of the game at the end, letting the streak end. at 22:00
  • SGA shot only 31% in this game, and the Thunder shot 38% from the field and 25% from three. Swipe on said Denver held SGA to 17 points. at 24:40

  “GAME NIGHT: How the Philadelphia 76ers Won Their Fans Over in a 29-Point Comeback” · listen ↗

• Story ESPN · Article · Oct 23

  Thunder overcome SGA's shooting woes to beat Nuggets 96-84 in home opener

  source ↗

• X Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) · Report · Oct 23

  Coach Daigneault said he was going to leave Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in for the 20+ point streak but SGA subbed himself out: "I just have to note, he asked out of the game at the end... That was his substitution. It shows tremendous class as a competitor." SGA finished with 17.

  original post ↗

  also reported by Get Up host

• Podcast Gil's Arena · 2 points · Oct 22
  • Gilbert Arenas: Gilbert Arenas (inferred) criticized OKC's small lineups, in which Shai plays alongside three of Caruso, Jared McCain and Cason Wallace. He argued those guards lack vertical athleticism, get outrebounded and give up second-chance points, and that this is why OKC loses leads. at 42:09
  • On the question of whether Edwards will lead the league in scoring: one panelist chose SGA and Swaggy said yes, staying loyal to the Wolves. The host said Edwards' 29 ppg last season was third behind Luka and SGA, and that Luka was last season's scoring champion. at 1:16:46

  “Luka's Snowtime Lakers COOK GSW, Ant-Man & Lamelo WENT CRAZY vs MIA & AD Goes VINTAGE In D.C.! Part 1” · listen ↗

• Podcast Zach Lowe, The Zach Lowe Show · Report · Oct 22 around the league

  Jared McCain hit six threes. Lowe believes SGA, Ajay Mitchell and McCain played about 10 minutes together at +6.

  “Opening Night Overreactions, Alarming Trends, Hot Takes, and More!” at 16:15 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Thunder · 8 points · Oct 22
  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (reported): After the game Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hinted the game meant more because the Spurs are the team that ended OKC's season. at 1:49
  • Justin Martinez: Justin said OKC used little Shai off-ball action in the opener and mostly let him attack with the ball. He thinks they did not want to experiment against the Spurs. at 3:52
  • Justin Martinez: Justin described a first-quarter play: Cason Wallace ran the transition, drew Stephon Castle off Shai into the lane, and kicked to Shai for a three. at 4:44
  • Justin Martinez: Justin expects more Shai off-ball play in matchups like the Spurs, where Stephon Castle is among Shai's toughest defenders. at 4:32
  • Rylan Stiles: The host felt Shai played off the ball too much at the start of the third quarter, while the Spurs went on a 9-0 run and Shai barely touched the ball. at 5:31
  • Rylan Stiles: The host thought OKC used Shai off the ball enough in the opener to suggest it will be a long-term part of the offense. at 7:07
  • Justin Martinez: Shai went 3-for-7 from three in the opener. Justin said his catch-and-shoot three looked good in preseason and showed improvement. at 7:29
  • Justin Martinez: Shai had three steals and three blocks. Justin speculated that playing off the ball may have saved energy for defense. at 8:12

  “How OKC Thunder Can IMPROVE After Season Opening Win | Are Nuggets Still Contenders” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On NBA host · Analysis · Oct 22 around the league

  Matt, for tonight's Nuggets–Thunder game, wants to see Alpha Diallo guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jared McCain. He describes Diallo as a former EuroLeague Defensive Player of the Year who came over this year.

  “Timberwolves SCARY Backcourt & Warriors Disastrous Start” at 28:19 · listen ↗

• Podcast Gil's Arena · Analysis · Oct 22 around the league

  Gil says OKC can field lineups with all three bigs at the 3, 4 and 5 alongside Williams and SGA, and calls that very hard to guard.

  “Bron's Sixers SPOIL Knicks Ring Night, SGA Humbles Wemby & PG's Celtics Debut Sets The Arena Off! Part 2” at 7:42 · listen ↗

• Podcast Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (reported), via The Athletic NBA Daily · Relayed report · Oct 22 around the league

  Shai Gilgeous-Alexander said before the game that the Spurs matchup is like a boxing match and last year was round one.

  “Wolves Make a Big Statement in Miami + Luka’s Showtime Era Begins” at 29:25 · listen ↗

• Podcast Gil's Arena host · Report · Oct 21 around the league

  Headline: SGA (described as the back-to-back MVP) and the Thunder won their opener at San Antonio against Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs.

  “Bron's Sixers SPOIL Knicks Ring Night, SGA Humbles Wemby & PG's Celtics Debut Sets The Arena Off! Part 1” at 5:19 · listen ↗

  also reported by First Take host

• Podcast Stephen A. Smith, First Take · Analysis · Oct 21 around the league

  Stephen A. Smith said the Spurs beat the Thunder in Game 7 of last season's conference finals. He said OKC came in healthy, led by the reigning two-time MVP SGA, and played like they believe they should be champions.

  “Hour 1: What's the biggest reason the 76ers won last night?” at 40:00 · listen ↗

• Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily · Report · Oct 21 around the league

  Andrew said Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the best player on night one. He had three steals and three blocks and helped shut down De'Aaron Fox in the second half.

  “BIG NBA Questions: Slam N Jam LIVE!” at 6:48 · listen ↗

• Podcast Get Up · 2 points · Oct 21
  • The Thunder led by as much as 26 (after an SGA basket), were up 21 at halftime and 13 entering the fourth, and won by 12. SGA scored 32. at 24:55
  • Host opinion: OKC has the best GM, the best coaching staff, the best player in SGA and 'honestly, best team.' at 27:12

  “Hour 2: Sixers Surprise, Dallas Dysfunction, Da Bear Necessities” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Thunder host · Analysis · Oct 21

  Host analysis: the Thunder are working out how to play faster and use Shai off the ball more. In this game that was far from perfect, which he said was expected.

  “What OKC Thunder's BIG WIN vs. Spurs Means | Aday Mara's Strong Debut | Ajay Mitchell Struggles” at 5:23 · listen ↗

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