Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the brink of an NBA championship by excelling in scoring within the arc, scoring only 72 of his 476 postseason points from three-point range. He dominated the Western Conference Finals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, with 46 of 53 field goals inside the arc, and averaged over 20 drives per game during the regular season, converting 53% of his mid-range attempts. The Indiana Pacers will face a significant challenge in containing him, as he previously scored over 20 points on drives in two regular-season games against them.
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Jonas Valanciunas has confirmed his commitment to play for the Denver Nuggets next season after being traded from the Sacramento Kings, despite interest from Greek EuroLeague team Panathinaikos. Valanciunas aims to honor his contract and provide valuable support to MVP Nikola Jokić, addressing previous speculation about his future with the team. Need More Context? 🔎
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