Gilgeous-Alexander finished Saturday's 105-92 win over the Clippers with 25 points (7-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 9-9 FT), three rebounds, nine assists and one block over 31 minutes.
Gilgeous-Alexander carried the Thunder to a solid win Saturday, and he posted an impressive line in both quantity and efficiency. The star point guard finished just one assist away from recording a double-double, but he does enough on both sides of the ball, even if he's not delivering double-digit dimes regularly. Through six appearances, Gilgeous-Alexander has only one double-double but is averaging 26.5 points, 6.7 rebounds and 6.5 assists per contest.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Pours in efficient 30 in win
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Gilgeous-Alexander chipped in 30 points (12-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Friday's 137-114 win over Portland.
The Thunder never trailed as they romped to their fifth straight win, and Gilgeous-Alexander led the charge with his second 30-point performance of the season. He's actually had difficulty finding his shooting stroke so far, draining just 25.6 percent (10-for-39) of his three-point attempts, but SGA has compensated by producing 7.4 boards, 2.2 steals and 1.2 blocks a game -- marks which would all be career highs if the 26-year-old guard can maintain them.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Inefficient against Spurs
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Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 18 points (7-20 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal across 28 minutes during Wednesday's 105-93 victory over San Antonio.
Gilgeous-Alexander scored his fewest points of the season Wednesday despite the Thunder coming out on top. The star guard has started off the season shooting poorly, converting just 27.3 percent of his 8.3 three-point attempts per contest. This uptick in volume is also worth noting, as Gilgeous-Alexander attempted just 3.6 three-point attempts per game in 2023-24.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Posts monster line in win
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Gilgeous-Alexander ended Sunday's 128-104 victory over the Hawks with 35 points (11-24 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 10-11 FT), 11 rebounds, nine assists, three blocks and three steals over 36 minutes.
Gilgeous-Alexander delivered another impressive showing Sunday and outplayed Trae Young in a battle between two of the most productive point guards in the early stages of the season. This was Gilgeous-Alexander's first double-double of the campaign, and the fact that he ended just one assist shy of a triple-double shows how impactful he was on both ends of the court. It's still early in the campaign, but the Thunder star is already averaging 28.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 3.0 steals and 2.0 blocks per game to open the 2024-25 season.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Stuffs stat sheet Saturday
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Gilgeous-Alexander notched 23 points (9-21 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and four steals across 30 minutes in Saturday's 114-95 win over the Bulls.
Gilgeous-Alexander was one of three Thunder players who scored 20-plus points in this win, and while he didn't fill the stat sheet as well as he did in Thursday's season-opening win over the Nuggets, he still delivered an impressive performance. Gilgeous-Alexander's ability to stuff the stat sheet while being an excellent scorer makes him a stud in fantasy across all formats -- even on off nights like Saturday during which his shot isn't falling.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Spins up 28 points in opener
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Gilgeous-Alexander produced 28 points (11-24 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven rebounds, eight assists, three blocks and two steals over 36 minutes during Thursday's 102-87 win over Denver.
Gilgeous-Alexander matched his 28 points with excellent results in every secondary category, including an uncharacteristic three blocked shots. The standout point guard's supporting cast didn't do much outside of Chet Holmgren's 25 points. Gilgeous-Alexander will need more support if the team wants to compete in the West, but a win over the Nuggets is a great way to kick things off.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Efficient in preseason loss
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Gilgeous-Alexander scored 15 points (5-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT) while adding two rebounds, six assists and a block across 19 minutes in Wednesday's 122-113 preseason loss to the Rockets.
Gilgeous-Alexander was one of the best players in the 2023-24 NBA season, and that doesn't figure to change in 2024-25 as long as he remains healthy. Preseason stats are almost meaningless for star players, but if this game serves as any indication, then the star floor general is ready for the regular-season opener against the Nuggets on Oct. 24.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Expected to play Wednesday
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Gilgeous-Alexander (rest) is expected to play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Rockets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Gilgeous-Alexander was given the night off Monday to rest, but he was a full go at Tuesday's practice and all signs point to him suiting up against Houston. There's been no word of any injuries, to be clear.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Won't play Monday
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Coach Mark Daigneault said Sunday that Gilgeous-Alexander (rest) will not play in Monday's preseason opener against the Spurs, Nick Gallo of the Thunder's official site reports.
Gilgeous-Alexander will sit out Monday, and it is unclear how much the superstar will play during the preseason. The All-Star's absence will allow the club an extended look at Cason Wallace and Ajay Mitchell. Gilgeous-Alexander's next opportunity to suit up in the preseason will come Wednesday against the Rockets.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Drops 20 points in win
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Gilgeous-Alexander posted 20 points (5-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 9-13 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Canada's 88-85 win over Spain on Friday.
Gilgeous-Alexander has unsurprisingly been integral to Canada's undefeated run in the group stage of the Olympics, and he's scored at least 20 points in two of his three appearances. He was particularly effective from the charity stripe Friday and drained several late free throws to help clinch the win. Gilgeous-Alexander should remain heavily involved during the knockout round.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Team-high seven assists in win
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Gilgeous-Alexander posted 21 points (5-10 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 9-10 FT), seven assists, five rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 30 minutes in Canada's 86-79 win over Greece in the Paris Olympics on Saturday.
While Greece tried to contain Gilgeous-Alexander, he continued to find a way to score and feed his teammates along the way. The All-Star had a team-high seven assists, and he also led the team in blocks. The 26-year-old will likely continue to serve as the No. 1 option for Canada, and his ability to score and find his teammates will be an extremely important factor in the squad's potential success.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Starring for Canada
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Gilgeous-Alexander is on the Canadian national team's roster for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
After coming in second for the KIA NBA Most Valuable Player for 2023-24, Gilgeous-Alexander is set to focus his offseason efforts on the Olympics. In a team littered with NBA talent, Canada has expectations to compete for a medal in Paris. Even alongside players like Jamal Murray, RJ Barrett, Luguentz Dort and Andrew Nembhard, Gilgeous-Alexander should operate as the squad's go-to scorer.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Goes down swinging
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Gilgeous-Alexander ended Saturday's 117-116 loss to Dallas in Game 6 of the Western Conference Semifinals with 36 points (14-25 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 4-7 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and two blocks across 43 minutes.
Gilgeous-Alexander did everything he could to get the Thunder over the line Saturday, pouring in a game-high 36 points. While he ultimately fell short of his goal, enough can't be said about how good he was this season. The Thunder are just starting their journey, and with so many draft picks to work with, there is an opportunity for them to improve their roster sooner rather than later. Despite the disappointing playoff exit, Gilgeous-Alexander is poised to continue his ascension and will likely be in the MVP discussion again next season.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Impressive outing not enough
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Gilgeous-Alexander racked up 30 points (12-22 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-6 FT), six rebounds, eight assists, one block and two steals across 43 minutes during Wednesday's 104-92 loss to Dallas in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Whether the Thunder struggle offensively or not, Gilgeous-Alexander will always get the job done. Unfortunately, he couldn't do everything on his own Wednesday, and he came up short of carrying OKC to a Game 5 victory despite filling out the stat sheet admirably. With the Thunder's back against the wall, Gilgeous-Alexander will need to be at his best on Saturday, as the Thunder will aim to avoid an early playoff exit on the road in Game 6. The star floor general is averaging 31.4 points, 9.0 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game in the current series against Dallas while riding a four-game streak of appearances with 30 or more points.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Shines in Game 4 victory
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Gilgeous-Alexander totaled 34 points (14-27 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, two blocks and two steals in 42 minutes during Monday's 100-96 victory over the Mavericks in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Despite dealing with one of the best backcourt combos in the NBA in Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, Gilgeous-Alexander continues to deliver outstanding numbers every time he steps on the hardwood. He surpassed the 30-point threshold in just one of the four games in the opening-round series against the Pelicans, but he's been asked to do more this time around, and he's now on a run of three straight outings with 30-plus points. He's averaging 31.8 points, 9.8 rebounds and 7.0 assists per game in the series against Dallas, with Game 5 scheduled for Wednesday at Paycom Center.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Sniffs triple-double in Game 2 loss
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Gilgeous-Alexander had 33 points (13-24 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 12 rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and one steal across 41 minutes during Thursday's 119-110 loss to the Mavericks in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Gilgeous-Alexander finished just two assists away from recording a triple-double, but his outstanding two-way play was not enough as the Thunder came up short in Game 2 of the series. The loss shouldn't take anything away from Gilgeous-Alexander's impact from a fantasy perspective. He's averaging 28.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game across six playoff contests.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Flirts with triple-double Tuesday
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Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 29 points (8-19 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 11-13 FT), nine rebounds, nine assists, two blocks and one steal over 37 minutes during Tuesday's 117-95 win over Dallas in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals.
Gilgeous-Alexander fell agonizingly short of his first career playoff triple-double, guiding the Thunder to an emphatic Game 1 victory. While this was a close contest for the first three quarters, Oklahoma City took over late, led by the MVP candidate. He will look to build on this performance when the two teams clash again Thursday.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Notches double-double in series finale
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Gilgeous-Alexander totaled 24 points (8-21 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-13 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 40 minutes during Monday's 97-89 win over the Pelicans in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Gilgeous-Alexander struggled with his shooting touch in this one, but he crashed the boards for a series-high 10 rebounds, marking his first double-double of the 2024 postseason. The Kentucky product appeared to tweak his ankle during Monday's matchup, but he was able to work through the issue on the Thunder bench and eventually returned to lead his team to a series-clinching victory. "Just tweaked it," said head coach Mark Daigneault on Gilgeous-Alexander's ankle injury. "Obviously good enough to go back into the game. He'll need treatment. These next couple days will really help him. Obviously didn't impact his availability in tonight's game, nor should it moving forward."
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Goes for 33 points in Game 2 win
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Gilgeous-Alexander had 33 points (13-19 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, five assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 124-92 victory over the Pelicans in Game 2 of the Western Conference first round.
The Thunder secured a statement win in Game 2 of the series, and Gilgeous-Alexander was dominant en route to his first 30-point effort since April 9, when he exploded for 40 points in a win over the Kings. Gilgeous-Alexander should lead the Thunder in Game 3 on Saturday, and he's having an excellent series so far, shooting 55.8 percent from the field and 37.5 percent from deep in the first two games against New Orleans.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Carries OKC to victory in Game 1
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Gilgeous-Alexander closed with 28 points (11-24 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds and four assists across 39 minutes during Sunday's 94-92 victory over New Orleans in Game 1 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Gilgeous-Alexander looked a bit off at times and wasn't as dominant as he's been in previous games, but the star floor general came through when the team needed him the most. An off-balance shot in the dying stages of the fourth quarter would be the game-winner for a Thunder team that had to work harder than expected to get past New Orleans. Gilgeous-Alexander was massive during the regular season and was named a finalist for the MVP Award on Sunday, so he's expected to continue leading the way for the Thunder in this series. Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday at Paycom Center.
