SGA's Game Winner Sparks MVP Buzz
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's game-winning shot in the Thunder's 129-126 victory over the Nuggets is fueling MVP talks https://x.com/i/status/2031398215698837808.
Gilgeous-Alexander sealed the win with a fadeaway jumper over Christian Braun with 0.9 seconds left on the clock. It capped off a 25-point performance for SGA, who also added eight rebounds and eight assists. The Thunder's victory snapped the Nuggets' six-game winning streak. Oklahoma City improved to 45-20, just a half-game behind Denver for the top seed in the Western Conference. SGA is currently fourth in the league in scoring, averaging 31.1 points per game. He's also averaging 5.6 rebounds and 6.6 assists, while shooting 54.4% from the field. The Thunder are exceeding expectations this season, with Gilgeous-Alexander leading a young and talented roster. Oklahoma City's success is making the MVP race even more compelling.
