OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City’s offense floundered without Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the first half — in overtime, though, a lineup without the reigning league MVP soared past Denver to earn a big…

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander marks his return from injury with 36 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 127-121 in overtime.

The Oklahoma City Thunder celebrated star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's injury return with a hard-fought 127-121 NBA overtime victory over Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Friday.Eastern Conference leaders Detroit also fought to a gritty overtime victory, topping the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-119.

The MVP is back.

Gilgeous-Alexander has been sidelined since early February with an abdominal strain.

Gilgeous-Alexander is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Nuggets.

The Oklahoma City Thunder, leading the Western Conference, face the Toronto Raptors on February 24, 2026. Both teams are hampered by injuries, with OKC missing key starters like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams. Toronto relies on Scottie Barnes and RJ Barrett as key available options, aiming to leverage their ball movement and rebounding against a strong Thunder defense.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a commanding lead in the MVP race. This week's Mussatto's Minutes covers that, Sean Pedulla's NBA journey and more.

As a legendary point guard, CP3's opinion about the league's best point guard between Luka and Shai matters.

Information regarding Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's availability for the Oklahoma City Thunder's Sunday game and his future status is being monitored.

New evidence suggests that Spurs' Victor Wembanyama is a strong contender for the MVP award, challenging Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is expected to miss at least another week due to an abdominal strain.

What does Shai Gilgeous-Alexander think of Michael Jordan comparisons?

NBA star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander attributes his exceptional performance to his unique ability to control his pace on the court, making him one of the league's best.

Oklahoma City continues to bring in talent.

Oklahoma City Thunder proslavio je povratak svoje zvijezde Shaija Gilgeous-Alexandera nakon ozljede vrijednom pobjedom u produžetku od 127:121, dok je Detroit zadržao vodstvo na Istoku pobjedom u…

The 65-game rule could potentially rule out awards for both Nikola Jokic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, which could hurt the awards' validity.

Here are the latest updates on how long Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will be out due to an abdominal strain.

Reigning NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has missed the Thunder's last nine games. Here's what to know about his status for today's game vs. Denver.

Gilgeous-Alexander hasn't played in over three weeks.

There are a handful of players who are consistently mentioned whenever the ‘best player in the league’ conversation comes up. Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of them.

Gilgeous-Alexander has missed six straight games with an abdominal strain.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander comfortably leads latest ESPN NBA MVP straw poll.

The Oklahoma City Thunder are prioritizing Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's recovery and will not let MVP eligibility concerns influence his return to play.

MVP poll: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander increases lead over Nikola Jokic

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander marks his return from injury with 36 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Denver Nuggets 127-121 in overtime.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander returns for the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight against the Denver Nuggets after an abdominal strain, though his minutes will likely be monitored.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokić are still the MVP favorites, but other worthy candidates can make a strong case than you might think.

Gilgeous-Alexander has been sidelined since early February with an abdominal injury.

A look at the NBA Finals MVP odds, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the field as the betting favorite to take home the award once again.

An easy Shai Gilgeous-Alexander question totally mystified 'Jeopardy!' contestants. See the video of the awkward moment.

SGA wouldn't love this incompetence.

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will not be playing in today's game.

The article provides an update on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's final status for the Oklahoma City Thunder's game against the Brooklyn Nets, marking the Thunder's first action after the All-Star break.

Rays reliever Edwin Uceta reported not feeling well in his shoulder while playing catch, raising concerns after his 70 relief appearances last season.

Miami of Ohio coach Travis Steele isn’t afraid to talk to his team about the 26-game winning streak that makes the RedHawks the last unbeaten team in Division I. “Obviously, it is the elephant in the room,” Steele said on Tuesday night after Miami beat UMass 86-77. Steele himself didn’t seem to be focused on the streak, saying in his postgame that he didn’t know who the next opponent was or when they played — it’s Bowling Green, on Friday.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s rise in the NBA has unfolded in real time. When he entered the league in 2018, few viewed him as a future MVP.