Thunder-Wolves: Can Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Cousin Stop the MVP? How Nickeil Alexander-Walker Defends SGA
- The 2025 Western Conference finals feature the Oklahoma City Thunder led by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- This matchup gains attention because Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Gilgeous-Alexander's cousin and a Timberwolves reserve guard, will likely defend him often.
- Alexander-Walker has spent over 28 minutes guarding Gilgeous-Alexander, whose strong postseason scoring includes 68 points on 53% shooting, though bigger defenders like Jaden McDaniels present challenges.
- Gilgeous-Alexander emphasized the strong family connection with his cousin, describing him as close as a brother despite the fierce competition between them.
- The intensity of this family rivalry could strongly influence the series outcome, as slowing Gilgeous-Alexander is critical for Minnesota's chances to advance to the NBA Finals.
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‘My second brother’: Bond between Nickeil Alexander-Walker, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander runs deep
Nickeil Alexander-Walker shut down his cousin, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, in a play-in victory in 2023 that sent the Thunder home and clinched the Timberwolves’ second consecutive playoff berth. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 and Nickeil Alexander-Walker #1 of Canada line up on the court for the playing of national anthems before an exhibition game against the United States ahead of the Paris Olympic Games at T-Mobile Arena on July 10, 2024 in Las Veg…
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