Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Nickeil Alexander-Walker
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Alexander-Walker ended with 17 points (5-8 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and two assists in 25 minutes during Thursday's 118-103 loss to Oklahoma City in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
There will be no love lost between cousins Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the Western Conference Finals.
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BasketballNetwork.net on MSN"Oh, it's war now" - NAW says his mom texted SGA's dad as the Thunder and Wolves started WCFNickeil's mom, Nicole, is the sister of Shai's dad, Vaughn, which is why they are first cousins. NAW and SGA were born just 52 days apart in 1998. They grew up together in Ontario, and during their junior and senior high school years, both moved to the U.S. and became teammates at Hamilton Heights Christian Academy in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nickeil Alexander-Walker will put family ties on hold as Thunder and Timberwolves battle for the Finals.
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