After exacting a healthy dose of revenge against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday night, MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was loud and commanding in his statement after the game. The Oklahoma City Thunder took down the Cavaliers by a commanding score of 134-114.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made his latest statement in an MVP-worthy season with another 40-point performance Thursday night.

The first meeting between these teams was about the Cavaliers offense. The rematch was about the Thunder defense.

After the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Washington Wizards in a 136-95 blowout win, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander weighed in on his place in the Most Valuable Player conversation. During his postgame media availability, Gilgeous-Alexander addressed being an MVP candidate.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is 26 years old, in the MVP conversation (again) and playing for a tight-knit team that has a chance to win a championship. His two most talented teammates, Chet Holmgren ...

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 134-114 home win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander opened up about his deep connection to the Oklahoma City Thunder, emphasizing that his commitment to the franchise extends beyond financial incentives.

The Celtics, who are on a four-game trip, will visit the Thunder, who lead the Western Conference and have won 14 games in a row.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the NBA's best scorers, and he doesn't care how he puts the ball in the bucket.