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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Los Angeles Lakers and Houston Rockets ready for important showdowns for NBA play-off spots

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 12: 


Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles into the defense of Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half of a game at Crypto.com Arena on March 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.   Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Sean M. Haffey / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - MARCH 12: 


Luka Doncic #77 of the Los Angeles Lakers dribbles into the defense of Josh Giddey #3 of the Chicago Bulls during the first half of a game at Crypto.com Arena on March 12, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.   Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Sean M. Haffey / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pursuing record against restored Boston Celtics

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives to the basket during the second half at Paycom Center.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives to the basket during the second half at Paycom Center.

Basket-brawl as five ejected in NBA clash between Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate being held back by guard Sion James from engaging with Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris during the second half of Detroit's 110-104 NBA win at Spectrum Center on Feb 9. Four players were ejected after the third-quarter melee.
Charlotte Hornets forward Moussa Diabate being held back by guard Sion James from engaging with Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris during the second half of Detroit's 110-104 NBA win at Spectrum Center on Feb 9. Four players were ejected after the third-quarter melee.

Luka Doncic, LA Lakers out to derail LA Clippers’ hot stretch

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic controls the ball against the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic controls the ball against the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena.

Indiana Pacers put season-best winning streak on the line against the Toronto Raptors

Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse..
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam shoots the ball against the Boston Celtics in the first half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse..

NBA-best Oklahoma City Thunder beat Miami Heat

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shooting over Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins during the second half of the Thunder's 124-112 NBA home victory at Paycom Center on Jan 11, 2026.
Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander shooting over Miami Heat forward Andrew Wiggins during the second half of the Thunder's 124-112 NBA home victory at Paycom Center on Jan 11, 2026.

Trae Young ‘ecstatic’ about NBA move from the Atlanta Hawks to Washington Wizards

Trae Young of the Washington Wizards is introduced to fans during the first half of their 128-107 defeat by the New Orleans Pelicans at Capital One Arena on Jan 9, 2026 in Washington, DC.
Trae Young of the Washington Wizards is introduced to fans during the first half of their 128-107 defeat by the New Orleans Pelicans at Capital One Arena on Jan 9, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Minnesota Timberwolves savour scintillating stretch as the hot Cleveland Cavaliers visit

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves will be chasing their fourth NBA win in a row when they tip off against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Jan 8 (Jan 9, Singapore time) in Minneapolis.
Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves will be chasing their fourth NBA win in a row when they tip off against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Jan 8 (Jan 9, Singapore time) in Minneapolis.

Phoenix Suns stun NBA-best Oklahoma City Thunder 108-105

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker during the 108-105 NBA win over the Oklahoma City Thunder at Mortgage Matchup Center on Jan 4, 2026.
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker during the 108-105 NBA win over the Oklahoma City Thunder at Mortgage Matchup Center on Jan 4, 2026.

Out to continue home success, the Golden State Warriors take on the Oklahoma City Thunder

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry bringing the ball up court during the Warriors' 132-125 NBA win at Spectrum Center on Dec 31, 2025.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry bringing the ball up court during the Warriors' 132-125 NBA win at Spectrum Center on Dec 31, 2025.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.