Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shows why he won NBA MVP trophy
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Thunder Wire on MSNPlayer grades: After MVP trophy, SGA leads Thunder to 118-103 Game 2 win over TimberwolvesThe Oklahoma City Thunder enjoyed a 118-103 Game 2 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. They're now up 2-0 in the Western Conference Finals. Both victories demonstrated the large gap between the rosters.
After NBA commissioner Adam Silver handed over the trophy, Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 38 points along with eight assists in Game 2 to keep home court with a 118-103 win over the Wolves in Oklahoma City. Thunder coach Mark Daigneault couldn't help but take in the moment as smile, watching his point guard's rise to stardom.
The last time an American-born player walked away with the top honor was James Harden in 2018. The run of international players winning MVP -- Gilgeous-Alexander is from Canada -- speaks to the expanding global reach of the NBA and the increased talent outside of the United States.
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Alexander captured his first career MVP award on Wednesday, and his teammates are reaping the benefits.During an MVP celebration scheduled by the Thunder, Gilgeous-Alexander had some incredibly kind words for those who've supported him during his journey to the MVP award,
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