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Fight Broke Out Between Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars Players Following Trevor Lawrence Injury
A heated altercation broke out between players of the Houston Texans and Jacksonville Jaguars during a game at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Florida.
The incident occurred after Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence sustained an in-game injury resulting from a late hit.
The play sparked tensions on the field, culminating in a physical confrontation between members of both teams.
Officials and coaching staff intervened to de-escalate the situation, and the game resumed following the disruption.
Further details on Lawrence’s condition and any disciplinary actions are expected in the coming days.
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK — The NBA’s Most Valuable Player for the 2024–25 season resides in Oklahoma City.
Thunder star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is set to be officially named the league’s MVP on Wednesday night, according to a report from ESPN.
The announcement is scheduled to air at 6 p.m. CT on TNT, crowning the 25-year-old with the highest individual honor in professional basketball.
Gilgeous-Alexander, known for his dynamic scoring and two-way excellence, edged out fellow finalists Nikola Jokic of the Denver Nuggets—a three-time MVP—and Giannis Antetokounmpo of the Milwaukee Bucks, a two-time MVP.
The victory follows a runner-up finish in last season’s MVP race, which was narrowly won by Jokic.
This season, Gilgeous-Alexander elevated his game to historic levels while leading the Thunder to a franchise-best 68 wins and the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference, making Oklahoma City the second-youngest team in NBA history to claim the conference’s top seed—trailing only last year’s youthful squad.
In 76 games, he led the NBA in scoring with a career-high 32.7 points per game, while shooting an ultra-efficient 51.9% from the field, 37.5% from three-point range, and 89.8% from the free-throw line. He also averaged 6.4 assists and 5.0 rebounds per game, continuing his ascent as one of the league’s most complete and consistent performers.
The Canadian guard dominated nearly every scoring category, leading the NBA in 50-point, 40-point, 30-point, and 20-point games. His four 50-point performances tied Kevin Durant for the second-most in a single season in Thunder franchise history. His total scoring output surpassed that of the league’s next-highest scorer, Anthony Edwards, by 307 points, despite Edwards appearing in three more games.
Beyond offense, Gilgeous-Alexander earned praise for his defensive tenacity, anchoring a Thunder team widely regarded as one of the best defensive units in recent memory. His ability to apply pressure on both ends of the floor, while managing a historic offensive load, separated him from the field. He is also expected to earn his third consecutive All-NBA First Team selection, which would surpass former Thunder MVP Russell Westbrook in that category.
With this honor, Gilgeous-Alexander becomes the third player in Thunder history to win the NBA’s Most Valuable Player award, joining Kevin Durant (2014) and Russell Westbrook (2017). It is a crowning achievement in what has already been a breakout season for both Gilgeous-Alexander and a resurgent Oklahoma City franchise poised for a deep playoff run.