SGA drops 35/9/15 on 14-21 FG and 0 turnovers in the win, including a game winning three!
https://www.nba.com/game/den-vs-okc-0022500933/box-score
Might be one of the best regular season games I’ve seen tbh.
Denver/OKC games for the last three years have been incredible
Considering we sleepwalked that Dubs game you damn right we got up for this one lol
nice flair bro. I remember going to the first OKC game ever, and they were interviewing the crowd during a timeout asking “who is your favorite Thunder player?” But nobody really knew the players yet, so almost everybody answered “Desmond Mason” because they knew he played at OSU
Helluva dunker
Yeah D Mase was my guy in that era of Thunder hoops. Heard he retired and became a local artist near OKC too and he seems like a real chill dude.
You can’t tell me that both teams didn’t treat this game like it was the NBA finals. That was some high-level basketball.
Next game Minnesota will to. Going to be a war.
Celtics will be there Thurs too. What a week!
Stoked for that with Tatum back. I just hope we get a couple guys back. I’m sure Chet will be better from his flu or whatevercit was.
Hell yeah want full squads let’s goooo
If I didnt watch 2016 warriors v thunder live. Id agree.
35/9/15 DAGGER GAME WINNER HES THE BEST IN THE WORLD
Holy shit. I cannot believe he hit those two threes back-to-back to win them this game. No JDub, no Chet, no iHart, and no Caruso. This is the game of the season for him. They needed him to score, facilitate the offense, and rebound with the two starting bigs out. Man 0 turnovers??? Just unreal stuff tonight.
Props to the other guys for OKC as well. Ajay Mitchell hasn’t played in like 2 months and had a fantastic game. JWill my God… what a baller. Joe hitting big shots, McCain hitting huge shots. I’m so lit right now!!!!
Clutch defense too! It’s what’s sets him apart
Double dagger!
should have put a comma after the dagger hahaha
Shai’s gun was loaded tonight lmao
Went double or nothing and came out with the MVP trophy lol
Good thing it went in. Can’t handle another 5 mins of that.
15 assists with 0 turnovers is fucking insane!
We getting another unanimous mvp if the voters didn’t love Jokic’s nut more than water
The voters who vote for Jokic love milk and cheese, not water
0 Turnovers on 15 assists, 21 shots and 4 FTAs is insane.
you forgot he tied Wilt’s record
Free smoke merchant
Thats sick im stealing it
Came from one of his Instagram posts
Lmfao
MVP.
Was heading towards it already but this game probably sealed it
Not even a debate. Hats off to SGA. I leapt out of my seat on that last three to win it. 😂
Agreed.
The only debate regarding mvp that should be had rn is whether its unanimous or not
It should be but I’m feeling like a LeBron in 2013 situation could happen where a voter picks their favorite team’s guy instead.
GG OKC and especially SGA and J-Will. Hate to lose that one but it was a great game
GG
I really hope you guys start winning again. I do not want you in the second round….
Nuggets have a brutal schedule down the stretch. 6th or 7th aren’t out of play. Will take them playing every game like they did tonight to fight back into 3rd-5th. Good luck in the playoffs and please everyone get healthy and stay that way. These playoffs can be legendary if all the teams are as close to full strength as possible.
True… this playoffs have crazy potential. Would be even crazier if Houston was healthy. I do believe the Nuggets are full of playoff risers. Gordon is looking very good right off injury, but the nuggets really need all their guys healthy to win. One guy out is a huge difference. Watson will be a huge lift. The Thunder are still far from healthy they can manage regular season games with depth, but the postseason is another beast. I truly believe they can’t contend for a title without Jdub. He takes so much pressure of Shai and with the Thunder style of play it’s a much needed role.
McCain has been amazing with J-Dub still out. J-Will is on another level this year with his 3pt shot, especially since he’s a great defender, passer and rebounder. Ajay Mitchell and Cason Wallace have leveled up. And Isaiah Joe seems to be past the yips or whatever kept him out of the lineup at the end of last season. Even without J-Dub, OKC is the best team. San Antonio can give you fits, but they aren’t as experienced or deep. Also Wemby will have had two full playoff series by then if that’s the matchup, so he may not be at 100%. Keep the faith! Even without J-Dub I think you’re better than you were last year
Sorry about Dort, I’m tired of him too
I’ll never be tired of the guy who hit the biggest shots of our championship run, gtf outa here with that
Imo, you can be both. I appreciate Dort and still wants him in our team, but I know damn well I’ll be hating him also if he is in another team.
Half our fans hate him smh
Dude behind me at the game was just whining every time he touched the ball or shot.
It’s exhaaaausting to hear. Lol less than 9 months from winning a title, and people had the exact same complaints about him last year……and let’s just do it again and pretend the playoffs never happened.
You have Cason Wallace and Dort on the floor at the same time. They are both going to struggle…. When Jdubs back it will look a lot better for the both of them. Fans just want a guy to hate on a team. Last year understandably so it was Joe. Who has been playing great!
Fake ass fan
I respect the hell out of your team. Hope to see you guys again in the playoffs
I’m not sure we make it far enough to play you at this rate. Hopefully Watson can return soon and help right the ship. The Western Conference is going to be a bloodbath. Good luck to your squad and please no injuries for anyone. I want to see some epic playoff battles with everyone at full strength.
BEST IN THE WORLD BABYYYYY
And not even a convo or debate anymore, respectfully
I’ve always been a staunch believer that Jokic is the best in the world, but I’ve changed my mind.
Nuggets were more talented today and OKC still won because of Shai’s greatness.
15 assists zero turnovers is absolutely disgusting
His playmaking and defence is so much underrated. Locked up Gordon at times too and when guys are hitting 3s, his assists are always high
Especially for the sheer amount of time the ball is in his hands, it’s honestly unbelievable
Yes his biggest superpower that casuals don’t catch onto is his absolute grip on the possession battle. Live ball turnovers are the singular most destructive action in basketball and he’s so averse to them
Mvp debate is actually over
Look in his eyes, what do you see… 🎶
He is without doubt the best in the world
Thunder had so much injured don’t matter cause Shai is still playing for them
Yeah that better team excuse is always used, bro was missing half his rotation and still got it done
It’s not even debatable atp upsettingly for r/nba
this should definitely settle the reason why SGA is deserving of MVP last year and probably this year also
Dagger merchant
3 GAMES IN A ROW. MYP CLUTCH PLAYER OF THE YEAR GOAT
MVP!!!!
There are people in this world who say he isn’t fun to watch lmfao
They don’t actually watch basketball. I barely do either at this point if I’m being honest, but that’s because I don’t feel like paying for it lol.
Definitely do not search FMHY
Join the rest of us and sail the high seas brother
It is no longer a debate.
Best in the world
1 rebound away from a good game
Undisputed MVP, it’s not even close. The thunder half the time are just Shai and friends
Come on. He was a monster today but Jaylin dropped nearly 30 and Ajay had an efficient 24
yeah because of SGA’s insane offensive gravity
do you seriously think Jaylin Williams is putting up 29 points without SGA getting double teamed on every possession
Half the time but not today
Yeah no. You can’t be 51-15 playing alone
SGA is Canadian Kobe Lfg
Kobe was the American Shai, he just didn’t know it yet
We sure Kobe was this good?
his peak is genuinely better than kobe. the scoring at this consistently high efficiency, blending with the solid defense at the same time and the turnover suppression. i mean he’s going head to toe with the most dominant offensive player outside of curry/shaq in the last 25 years and lifting a most defensive roster over them. elite elite shit. i mean 2 mvps to 1 tells the regular season story. the playoffs are where kobe made his legend
SGA is genuinely better at his current peak than Kibe ever peaked. Kobe is higher all time for consistency though
SGA might be better offensively, but peak Kobe was a more elite defender in the playoffs.
But I hate Kobe so I’ll just say SGA better.
Better than Kobe
Unwatchable according to the stupidest people on the internet lmao
MV fucking P
I got into the game because of Jordan
SGA is the closest I’ve seen anyone replicating it holy smokes
0 turnover is dirty af
I’ve been saying the same thing for a while now.
He is the real Maple Jordan
That last 3 was some prime Kobe shit
Shai Clutcheous-Clutchexander
So, there is no doubt now that SGA will be this year’s MVP.
Maybe not because didnt you know Luka is supposedly better offensively than SGA (LOL) and defence doesnt matter.
No triple-double, bad game
You’re talking like he’s Jokic 😭
I’m making fun of Nuggets fans and Jokic stans thinking PRA is all that matters when judging how good a player is
Yeah he’s better
MVP Merchant
This sub still gonna find a way to bitch and moan after SGA just owned Jokic
To be fair… He didn’t own him, Jokic also had a great game. As an impartial, it’s nice to be able to just watch two greats battle in a game like that.
I agree and I respect Jokic’s game. The dude is insane. Just high emotion after beating a team I REALLY don’t like lol
Dude just doesn’t turn the ball over, can’t understate how valuable his offense is
MV FUCKING P THIS MAN
Jordan esque scoring efficiency, volume, turnover rate, and clutch ability. Crazy player.
MVP. Y’all gotta stop hating and appreciate greatness
This is like 10 9/11s hitting r/nba.
So clearly the MVP and best player in the league
Mavs fans still think Luka is better lol
👋🤡hi free throw merchant clowns 🤡 👋
No way they are in this thread
They’re scuttling into their dens for a few days. Likely only coming onto reddit to find any conversation they can add animosity into, but otherwise, will simply avoid anything positive toward SGA or OKC.
B2b daggers is crazy
It’s three in a row, he hit one against the Knicks too
I meant just tonight lol
4, agaisnt GSW too
He’s easily the MVP now no doubt about it holy shit. Electric performance. Will go in the career highlight reel
Best player on this planet
The 0 turnovers part is actually nuts. Hyper-efficient, 15 assists, no turnovers, plays defense.
Dude’s the best in the game right now.
0 turnovers is so hard to do!
MVP and best in the world
Cant even hate. Dogged CB the entire game. GG
The zero turnovers is insane. He just doesn’t turn the ball over for a player who handles the rock as much as he does. It’s generational
“WHAT MORE CAN I SAY???”
real life just saw him snatch the tubby serbian’s chain and ihart and chet was injured HES THE BEST IN THE WORLD
4 free throws btw
Forgot to list his 4-4 from the ft line
Put the MVP debate to bed tonight.
despite his teammates hardest efforts to sell ✊✊
And 3 starters out.
He’s snatched Jokic’s BITW chain this season. Gotta hand it to him
Best game anyone’s had all season.
Hopefully we don’t have to wait so late into the playoffs again for his MVP announcement.
Holy shit I did a lap around my room. BITW. MVP. CPOY.
MVP
Canada coming for the gold in 2028 just need one big…
0 turnover is insane. SGA putting the debate to bed
Give him every regular season award this instant. Was unplayable during those last 8 minutes when he checked in.
How is this guy not considered BITW at this point?
Everyone says it’s him or Jokic he’s just not undisputed cause that other guy also played great tn they’re both amazing
no triple double, obviously not good.
The 0 to 1 turnover games are insane
It dates back to last year maybe even 2 seasons ago
He just tightened his handle to elite PG levels as a 2
Shai is insane Jokic is insane this matchup is always crazy and the thunder always somehow pull through
If he doesn’t win unanimous MVP the voters are hating
BTW.. How exactly do you get an “and 1” on player who didnt shoot the ball??
SGA always outplays Jokic for the past 2 years.
Dude is like Kobe but with efficiency
2 clutch 3s back to back
Goat
Mama there goes that man🥲
Very deserved MVP chants
And the Clippers traded Drug-PG13 for him
Definition of an MVP performance. Clutch plays on both ends on superb efficiency. Doing this without damn near all his best teammates too.
0 turnovers and FIFTEEN assists thats insane
True MVP SGA shitting on the cowards once again. Gotta love it.
Those btb step back 3s were fucking insane to watch
Jaylin Williams fouled Murray just to let SGA shoot another dagger. What a teammate
He the best itw rn thats insane
He’s really him. Best player in the world
Got the best 3pt celly itl
Shoutout ajay
He heard people talking about wemvp and decided to end the conversation
Freakin MVP merchant smh
He had an insane game, that last shot was nasty.
If I had a nickel for every time an OKC guard won the MVP from a buzzer beating 3 against the nuggets. I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it’s happened twice.
Clutch merchant
he hit 2 game winners tn!
Insane game
But… But free throws!
Most underrated part of his game is the lack of turnovers. Special special special player
I want to hate this dude so bad and I just can’t. Jesus fucking chroist
whatever man i give up, end my suffering and give him the mvp trophy
Ngl no team is beating this. Warriors era 2.0 without Bron. Not the same exact team but I feel the same hopelessness
Just award him the MVP already. It’s done
Thunder have no rivals
Let’s not prove the jokes about Oklahoma education correct…
Gimme a 7 game series Adam, make it happen
His playmaking has been phenomenal this season.
Two game winning threes, he just needed a second one to style for a moment
Only 4 free throws….
Damn 0 turnovers 4 free throws! Gawd damn!
That game winner was cold af
15 assists and 0 tov is ridiculous wow
15 assists is crazy man. I’ll be honest, I love this man
Seems alright
I fucked with the emotion he showed tonight. He and Jokic sometimes are both too nonchalant for my liking
Has nothing to do with skill just a preference for entertainment
I think he should’ve had 10 rebounds got a tip to mccain on defence
This dude really is gonna win B2B MVPs
That last three was cold blooded 🥶
no triple double though
Legend
If I had a nickel for every time a Thunder MVP broke a long standing record in the same game they hit a game winning three against the Nuggets, i’d have two nickels
Field goal merchant!