Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Hyped as NBA MVP by Fans in Thunder's Win vs. Mitchell, Cavs

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Hyped as NBA MVP by Fans in Thunder’s Win vs. Mitchell, Cavs

Posted by Admin January 17, 2025 NBA

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was unstoppable on Thursday night.

Gilgeous-Alexander helped lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a lopsided 134-114 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

He finished with a game-high 40 points in just 29 minutes on the floor, shooting 17-26 from the field and connecting on all five of his free-throw attempts. Gilgeous-Alexander also racked up eight assists, three rebounds and two steals.

Oklahoma City took an early 10-point lead in the first quarter and didn’t look back, holding a 75-49 advantage at halftime.

Jalen Williams also wrapped up an efficient performance, scoring 19 points while shooting 57.1 percent from the field. He pulled down six rebounds and dished out five assists of his own.

NBA @NBA

75 PTS IN THE FIRST HALF!!
Jalen Williams sends OKC to the break with their 11th 3PM in the first 24 minutes 🎯 pic.twitter.com/5ZFXlxFBxb

Thursday’s result was a statement victory for the Thunder, as they previously suffered a narrow 129-122 loss to the Cavaliers on Jan. 8.

Fans were amazed by Gilgeous-Alexander’s heroics, calling for him to earn even more MVP consideration.

Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

SGA COOKED the Cavs and it only took 3 quarters 😳
40 PTS
8 AST
2 STL
Thunder win 134-114
MVP? 🏆👀 pic.twitter.com/rIUuraMJ1X

Skip Bayless @RealSkipBayless

The Thunder don’t have either big – Chet or Hartenstein – yet against the Mobley-Allen Cavs THEY’RE UP 75-49 AT HALF! OKC IS GOING TO WIN THE WEST. SGA MVP.

𝙖𝙧𝙠𝙖𝙖 @arkaavs

Look man, Jokic is incredible but this year’s MVP is pretty easily SGA.

Carson Breber @Carsobi

Shai is the MVP right now and it’s not very close.
He is on pace to play every game for a 70-win team without their second-best player, while he averages 31.5/5.5/6 on 64% TS with 3.1 stocks and they’re 15.5 pts per 100 better with him.
One of the best guard seasons ever.