Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Drops 29 points in return
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Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 29 points (10-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-9 FT), eight assists, five rebounds, one steal and one block over 32 minutes during the Thunder's 124-112 win over the Heat on Sunday.
Gilgeous-Alexander was given the green light to return Sunday from a one-game absence due to an ankle injury. His ankle looked fine against Miami, as the reigning MVP led both teams in scoring while finishing with the second-most assists behind Davion Mitchell (10). Gilgeous-Alexander has scored at least 20 points in each of his 38 outings this season, and over his last five appearances he has averaged 30.2 points, 6.6 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.6 threes in 33.5 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Will return Sunday
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Gilgeous-Alexander (ankle) is not on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Heat.
Gilgeous-Alexander missed the Thunder's 117-116 win over the Grizzlies on Friday due to an ankle issue, but the superstar point guard will return after a one-game absence. His return gives the Thunder a huge boost on offense and an unquestioned go-to option in the scoring column. The reigning MVP is averaging 30.5 points, 2.3 rebounds and 6.3 assists per game since the beginning of January.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Ruled out for Friday
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Gilgeous-Alexander will not suit up for Friday's game in Memphis due to an ankle sprain, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Chet Holmgren (shins), Isaiah Hartenstein (soleus), Cason Wallace (toe) and Jaylin Williams (heel) will join Gilgeous-Alexander on the inactive list for Thursday's game, so Jalen Williams will be very busy on offense, and Ajay Mitchell could see a lot of minutes and shots falling his way. For now, Gilgeous-Alexander should be considered questionable for Sunday's matchup with Miami.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Comes up clutch vs. Utah
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Gilgeous-Alexander logged 46 points (14-26 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 17-19 FT), six assists, six rebounds, one steal and one block over 42 minutes during the Thunder's 129-125 overtime win over the Jazz on Wednesday.
The reigning MVP put the Thunder on his back down the stretch. Gilgeous-Alexander beat the buzzer to send the game to overtime and scored 17 of his game-high 46 points in the fourth quarter and OT, and his 119 clutch points across 15 games leads the NBA this season, per Nick Crain of Forbes.com. Gilgeous-Alexander also attempted double-digit free throws for the first time since Dec. 5, and his 17 made free throws were his most in a game since Oct. 23 against the Pacers (23). Through the first four games of January, he has averaged 30.5 points, 6.3 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals over 33.8 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Green light to play Wednesday
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Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) is available for Wednesday's game against the Jazz.
Gilgeous-Alexander was a late addition to Wednesday's injury report due to right knee bursitis, but the reigning MVP has been cleared to play against Utah. He has opened the new year averaging 25.3 points, 6.3 assists and 1.0 rebounds over 31.3 minutes per game across three outings, though he's shot just 39.7 percent from the field over that span.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Downgraded to questionable
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Gilgeous-Alexander is questionable to face Utah on Wednesday due to right knee bursitis.
Gilgeous-Alexander was a very late addition to the injury report, and that's usually a big concern in fantasy hoops. The severity of this issue is unclear, but the Thunder might be simply eyeing a maintenance day here for their franchise player. If he's unable to play, the Thunder could lean heavily on Ajay Mitchell, Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Scores 21 points in loss
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Gilgeous-Alexander amassed 21 points (7-21 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds, six assists and one block in 30 minutes during Monday's 124-97 loss to the Hornets.
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 points for his 108th straight game with at least 20 points, the second-longest streak in NBA history. He ended up sitting out the fourth quarter due to the lopsided score, however, and the Thunder continue their cold spell -- this was their second straight loss and second home defeat of the season.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Scores 25 points in loss
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Gilgeous-Alexander produced 25 points (8-22 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 8-9 FT) and six assists over 36 minutes during Sunday's 108-105 loss to the Suns.
Gilgeous-Alexander struggled by his standards in Sunday's loss to the Suns, shooting just 36.4 percent from the field, his worst mark of the season. The reigning MVP also failed to record a rebound for the first time this season and, for the first time all year, has gone two straight games without a steal or a block. The 27-year-old superstar has still scored at least 25 points in five consecutive outings, averaging 30.2 points, 6.0 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.6 steals across 31.6 minutes per game over that span.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Drops 30 again Friday
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Gilgeous-Alexander chipped in 30 points (10-20 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), one rebound and seven assists over 28 minutes during Friday's 131-94 victory over the Warriors.
The Thunder rested their starters in the fourth quarter of the rout, otherwise Gilgeous-Alexander would have had an even bigger night. The 27-year-old superstar has scored at least 30 points in three straight contests, and he sits second in the NBA scoring race at 32.1 points per game, just behind Luka Doncic's 33.6 PPG.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Strikes for 30 in NYE win
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Gilgeous-Alexander produced 30 points (11-15 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), two rebounds, six assists and four steals across 29 minutes during Wednesday's 124-95 win over Portland.
The reigning MVP ended 2025 on a roll, scoring at least 30 points in six of his last eight games while averaging 31.1 points, 6.3 assists, 5.0 boards, 2.1 steals and 1.6 threes while shooting 57.1 percent from the floor. Gilgeous-Alexander continues to inch closer to what seemed like an unbreakable record not too long ago, and with 105 straight games of 20-plus points, he's on track to pass Wilt Chamberlain's record of 126 games in a home tilt against the Bucks on Feb. 12.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Blows up for 39 points
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Gilgeous-Alexander registered 39 points (15-24 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, six assists and two steals across 36 minutes during Monday's 140-129 win over Atlanta.
Gilgeous-Alexander continues to be one of the most productive stars in the league as he logged his 104th consecutive game with 20-plus points in the convincing win. The game was a three-point festival, but the 2024-25 MVP made his mark with a deft mid-range shot and seven points from the foul line. The Thunder round out the week against three very beatable teams, so more standout performances from Gilgeous-Alexander should be coming.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Strikes for 27 in big win
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Gilgeous-Alexander racked up 27 points (10-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-9 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals across 29 minutes during Sunday's 129-104 win over Philadelphia.
The Thunder led by only two points at halftime before pulling away late, and Gilgeous-Alexander was able to do all his damage before sitting out the entire fourth quarter. The reigning MVP sat out a game in early December due to a sore elbow, but he's looked none the worse for wear since, averaging 29.6 points, 6.4 assists, 4.9 boards, 1.8 threes, 1.6 steals and 0.9 blocks over the last eight contests.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Drops team-high 22 in loss
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Gilgeous-Alexander amassed 22 points (7-19 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal over 36 minutes during Thursday's 117-102 loss to the Spurs.
The reigning MVP continues to creep closer to history, scoring at least 20 points for an incredible 104 straight games -- he needs 22 more to tie Wilt Chamberlain's all-time record. Thursday's 22 points actually represented his worst production in December, as Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.2 points, 6.2 assists, 5.0 boards, 2.3 threes, 1.3 steals and 0.9 blocks on the month.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Posts another 30-point game
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Gilgeous-Alexander produced 31 points (11-20 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds, eight assists, four steals and one blocks in 36 minutes during Monday's 119-103 win over the Grizzlies.
Gilgeous-Alexander turned in an efficient performance Monday and hit another milestone by reaching the 20-point threshold for a 100th straight matchup, per Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com. However, Gilgeous-Alexander wasn't done, as he poured in 30 or more points for the 22nd time this season. The Kentucky product also put together a strong defensive showing, accounting for four of OKC's 14 swipes on the way to a comfortable victory.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Well-rounded performance in loss
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Gilgeous-Alexander generated 35 points (12-26 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 8-8 FT), seven assists, five rebounds, two steals and two blocks across 37 minutes in Friday's 112-107 loss to the Timberwolves.
Gilgeous-Alexander led all players with a 35-point outburst, reaching the 30-point threshold for the fourth time in six December outings thus far. The reigning MVP also tallied a game-high seven assists, dishing out at least five dimes for a fifth consecutive contest. The superstar was effective on the defensive end as well, recording multiple steals and blocks for a second straight game and for the third time this season.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Efficient in blowout win
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Gilgeous-Alexander tallied 28 points (11-15 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight assists, two rebounds, two steals and one block over 27 minutes during the Thunder's 138-89 win over the Suns in Wednesday's NBA Cup quarterfinal match.
Gilgeous-Alexander was cleared to play Wednesday after missing one game due to left elbow bursitis. The injury didn't appear to impact the reigning MVP whatsoever, as he contributed to the Thunder's dominant win that saw all five OKC starters sit out of the fourth quarter. Gilgeous-Alexander's numbers this season are similar to what he produced during the 2024-25 regular season, though he's connecting on 56.2 percent of his field-goal attempts and 45.4 percent of his three-point tries, both career highs.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Cleared from injury report
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Gilgeous-Alexander (elbow) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Suns.
Gilgeous-Alexander didn't play in Sunday's win over the Jazz due to left elbow bursitis, but he's all set to return Wednesday. The MVP candidate should push Ajay Mitchell back to the bench. For the campaign, Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 32.8 points, 6.4 assists, 4.7 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 33.3 minutes per contest over 23 regular-season games.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Won't play Sunday
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Gilgeous-Alexander won't play Sunday against the Jazz due to left elbow bursitis.
This injury comes out of nowhere for the reigning MVP. There's been no mention of this issue previously, and it's certainly possible that the Thunder are simply looking to give him a maintenance day. More clarity can be expected after the weekend, but for now, he can be considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup against the Suns. With Gilgeous-Alexander out, the Thunder will likely lean more heavily on Cason Wallace and Ajay Mitchell, while Chris Youngblood could enter the rotation.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Scores 33 on 12 shots
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Gilgeous-Alexander racked up 33 points (10-12 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 11-12 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one block over 29 minutes during Friday's 132-111 victory over Dallas.
Gilgeous-Alexander was excellent against Dallas, needing only 29 minutes and 12 field-goal attempts to rack up 33 points. This game marked his 19th with 30 or more points. Through 23 games, Gilgeous-Alexander is shooting a career-best 44.3 percent from behind the arc while attempting nine free throws per game. On the defensive end, Gilgeous-Alexander failed to register a steal, which ended a streak of 13 in a row with at least one.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Wills team to victory
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Gilgeous-Alexander supplied 38 points (13-21 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 7-10 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 124-112 win over Golden State.
18 of Gilgeous-Alexander's points came in the first half, when it appeared his team may run away with the game. The Warriors stormed back in the third, forcing Gilgeous-Alexander to pour in another 20 points in the second half. The reigning MVP has played in all 22 of Oklahoma City's games so far, scoring 30 or more points in all but four of those contests.
