Skip to content
June 9, 2025
  • Home
  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Basketball
  • NBA
  • NHL
  • NRL
  • sport cars
  • MLB
967sports

967sports

"Where Every Play Tells a Story"

Primary Menu
  • Home
  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Basketball
  • NBA
  • NHL
  • NRL
  • sport cars
  • MLB
Live
  • Home
  • 2025
  • January
  • 8
  • Thunder Star Shai G-A Seemingly Trolls Jaylen Brown on Instagram
  • Basketball

Thunder Star Shai G-A Seemingly Trolls Jaylen Brown on Instagram

Benjamin Sue January 8, 2025

Share this:

  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook
  • Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X
Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics

Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s Postgame Shade? Thunder Star Shines as Jaylen Brown Falters

In the wake of a dominant Oklahoma City Thunder win over the Boston Celtics, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s social media presence became as buzzy as his MVP-caliber performance. Just a day after leading the Thunder to a 105-92 victory, Gilgeous-Alexander posted an Instagram caption that has fans speculating it was aimed at Celtics All-Star Jaylen Brown.

“Scratching things off my bucket list,” Gilgeous-Alexander wrote. “I can’t go back and forth with somebody that’s bucket-less.”

The clever wordplay, pairing basketball “buckets” with life accomplishments, seemed innocuous until fans considered Jaylen Brown’s rough second half. After scoring 21 first-half points, Brown was held scoreless by Thunder guard Lu Dort, going 0-for-7 from the floor. Oklahoma City’s defense was relentless, holding Boston to a meager 27 points in the second half, including just 12 in the fourth quarter.

Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics
Jaylen Brown #7 of the Boston Celtics

Thunder Lock Down Celtics

The Celtics had built a 13-point halftime lead, but the Thunder flipped the script in the second half. Gilgeous-Alexander stuffed the stat sheet with 33 points, 11 rebounds, six assists, three steals, and two blocks, going a perfect 8-for-8 from the free-throw line. Meanwhile, Dort added 14 points, six rebounds, and stellar defense that completely neutralized Brown.

Dort’s defensive switch to start the second half was pivotal. The Thunder guard took it upon himself to guard Brown, adding a layer of physicality that disrupted the Celtics star’s rhythm.

“I kind of did it on my own, honestly,” Dort said after the game. “He had it going. We were switching anyways, and I was like, let me start on him. We just had to stack possessions and finish the game.”

The Thunder closed out with a flurry, including a perfect 3-for-3 showing from deep by Dort in the final two minutes, securing Oklahoma City’s 15th straight victory.

 

Shai’s Social Media Shade?

While Gilgeous-Alexander’s Instagram caption didn’t name names, the timing of the post had fans speculating it was a subtle jab at Brown’s offensive woes. Whether it was intended as shade or not, it’s clear Gilgeous-Alexander is thriving in the spotlight as the Thunder continue to rise.

The win wasn’t just about individual brilliance. The Thunder defense was suffocating, and their second-half adjustments exemplified why they’ve become one of the league’s most formidable teams.

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (@shai)

Thunder Eye Road Success

Following a successful five-game homestand, the Thunder embark on a four-game road trip starting Wednesday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. With Gilgeous-Alexander performing like an MVP and the Thunder clicking on all cylinders, they’ll look to extend their win streak and further cement themselves as championship contenders.

As for the Celtics, they’ll need to regroup quickly. Brown and the rest of the Boston squad were reminded that Oklahoma City is no longer just a young, developing team—they’re a powerhouse capable of making even All-Stars go bucket-less.

Like this:

Like Loading...

Related

Continue Reading

Previous: Vikings Strengthen Playoff Push by Signing QB Daniel Jones to Active Roster.
Next: Three-Team Trade Proposal Could Reshape Celtics’ Title Aspirations

Related Stories

Sam Hauser #30 of the Boston Celtics
  • Basketball

Celtics Suffer Major Blow as Key Player Goes Down with Significant Injury

Benjamin Sue May 12, 2025
Utah Utes forward Caleb Lohner (11) as seen during an NCAA basketball game
  • Basketball

Denver Broncos Discover Hidden Talent in Former College Basketball Star

Benjamin Sue May 6, 2025
Jayson Tatum #0 of the Boston Celtics
  • Basketball

Boston Celtics Poised to Make Significant Moves This Offseason

Benjamin Sue May 6, 2025

You may have missed

  • Alexander zverev

Alexander Zverev Discovers His Old School Janitor Still Working at 78 Years Old and Surprises Everyone

Kelly June 9, 2025
IMG_0630
  • Tadej Pogačar

BREAKING: Netflix Announces Exclusive Documentary Showcasing the Rise and Dominance of Cycling Phenomenon Tadej Pogačar

Kelly June 8, 2025
IMG_0628
  • Novak Djokovic

BREAKING: Netflix Announces Exclusive Documentary Chronicling the Legacy of Tennis Icon Novak Djokovic

Kelly June 8, 2025
IMG_0625
  • Alexander zverev

BREAKING: Netflix Announces Exclusive Documentary Chronicling the Rise of Tennis Star Alexander Zverev

Kelly June 8, 2025

Categories

  • A-League (1)
  • AFL (546)
  • AFLW (2)
  • Alexander zverev (3)
  • Aston Martin (2)
  • Baseball (658)
  • Basketball (378)
  • BOXING (3)
  • Canadian Premier League (3)
  • CFL (57)
  • Chicago Blackhawks (1)
  • Cincinnati Reds (5)
  • CRICKET (37)
  • CYCLING (2)
  • darts championship (9)
    • Mercedes-Benz (7)
  • Dog Show (1)
  • Edmonton Oilers (1)
  • Football (86)
    • Bundesliga (2)
    • Champion League (1)
    • Championship (1)
    • La Liga (3)
    • Premier League (36)
  • Formula 1 (67)
  • formula1 (154)
  • golf (9)
  • Hockey (259)
  • huskies (1)
  • Kansas State Wildcats (1)
  • manchester united (2)
  • Michigan (1)
  • michigan wolverines (8)
  • MLB (1,097)
  • MLS (126)
  • MMA (2)
  • MotoGP (2)
  • National football league (2)
  • National League (1)
  • NBA (372)
  • NCAA (1,543)
  • NCAA BASKETBALL (11)
  • NCCA (35)
  • New England Patriots (8)
  • New York Yankees (4)
  • NFL (3,016)
  • NHL (247)
  • Novak Djokovic (1)
  • NRL (362)
  • olympic (1)
  • OLYMPICS (1)
  • pool (1)
  • Rugby (96)
  • Samu Aghehowa (1)
  • Serie a (6)
  • Snooker (1)
  • Soccer (80)
  • sport cars (2)
  • St. Louis Cardinals (7)
  • Tadej Pogačar (1)
  • Tennis (118)
  • Texas rangers (1)
  • Transfer News (16)
  • UFC (2)
  • UFL (5)
  • USWNT (1)
  • VolleyBall (1)
  • WNBA (5)
  • Wrestling (4)

Tags

AFL Atlanta Braves Atlanta Falcons Auburn Tigers Boston Celtics Boston Red Sox Buffalo Bills Carolina Panthers Chicago Bears Cincinnati reds Cleveland Browns Cleveland Guardians Denver Broncos Detroit Lions Edmonton Oilers Essendon Bombers Formula 1 Green Bay Packers Indianapolis Colts Kansas City Chiefs Las Vegas Raiders Max Verstappen Miami Dolphins Michigan Wolverine michigan wolverines Minnesota Vikings MLB MLS NBA NCAA New England Patriots New York Giants New York Jets New York Knicks NFL NHL NRL Ohio State Buckeyes Philadelphia Eagles Philadelphia Phillies Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh Steelers Seattle Seahawks Sydney Roosters Tennis
  • Home
  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Basketball
  • NBA
  • NHL
  • NRL
  • sport cars
  • MLB
  • Home
  • Football
  • Hockey
  • Basketball
  • NBA
  • NHL
  • NRL
  • sport cars
  • MLB
Copyright © All rights reserved. | MoreNews by AF themes.
 

Loading Comments...
 

    %d