{
  "id": 17106942,
  "title": "Shai Gilgeous-Alexander confident OKC Thunder can overcome notable absences",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/shai-gilgeous-alexander-confident-okc-thunder-can-overcome-notable",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T19:00:53.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/shai-gilgeous-alexander-confident-okc-190053187.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Shai Gilgeous-Alexander remains confident the Oklahoma City Thunder can overcome the challenges posed by the notable absences of Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace. After a 120-96 loss to the Dallas Mavericks, Gilgeous-Alexander's performance underlined the difficulty the team will face in the remainder of the season. Despite putting up 21 points on 7-of-19 shooting, six rebounds and two assists, the walking 30-point bucket struggled with poor shooting from beyond the arc and free throw attempts. Dallas' aggressive defense forced Gilgeous-Alexander to rely heavily on mid-range jumpers. The Thunder's lack of healthy talent to compensate for these struggles means Gilgeous-Alexander might be facing his most demanding workload to date. The article was originally published on OKC Thunder Wire.",
  "summary": "Shai Gilgeous-Alexander confident Oklahoma City Thunder can overcome notable absences.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Cooper Flagg has 26 points, 8 assists as Mavericks beat depleted Thunder 120-96",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/cooper-flagg-has-26-points-8-assists-as-mavericks-beat-depleted",
        "published": "2026-10-29T04:19:24.000Z"
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    ]
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}