US EditionGilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder host Denver to start second round
- The Oklahoma City Thunder, led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, hosted the Denver Nuggets to start the Western Conference second-round series on Monday night.
- Denver moved on after a grueling seven-game duel with the Los Angeles Clippers and now faces a quick turnaround, while the Oklahoma City Thunder enter the series well-rested following a dominant series win over Memphis.
- Both teams feature MVP finalists, Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic, who have contrasting styles and statistical profiles but are viewed as key factors in this highly anticipated matchup.
- Gilgeous-Alexander leads the league with 32.7 points per game shooting 51.9%, while Jokic averages 29.6 points with 57.6% shooting and is noted for his historic offensive season.
- The series outcome could influence the MVP debate, with the award expected to be announced during or after the series as both teams pursue a conference finals berth.
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Dispatch Argus
Young Thunder face veteran Nuggets
OKLAHOMA CITY — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the young Oklahoma City Thunder must go through a Denver Nuggets team that already has done it all if they want to cap off their fantastic regular season with an NBA championship.
Chicago Tribune
Independent EspañolGilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder face Jokic and the Nuggets in the Western Conference semifinals.
By CLIFF BRUNT OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the young Oklahoma City Thunder must face a Denver Nuggets team that has done it all if they want to cap off their fantastic regular season with an NBA championship. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray led the Nuggets to the title in 2023, and helped Denver topple the Los Angeles Clippers 4-3 in the first round of the Western Conference playoffs. The Nuggets rolled past the Clippers 120-1…
Colorado Springs Gazette
Denver GazetteMVP leaders Nikola Jokic, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander set for second-round showdown
Either Nikola Jokic or Shai Gilgeous-Alexaander is likely going to watch the other be awarded the Most Valuable Player trophy during the Nuggets and Thunder's second-round series.
Bozeman Daily Chronicle
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and young Thunder to face Nikola Jokic and experienced Nuggets in West semis
OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the young Oklahoma City Thunder must go through a Denver Nuggets team that already has done it all if they want to cap off their fantastic regular season with an NBA championship.
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