Gilgeous-Alexander closed with 35 points (14-21 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 15 assists, nine rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 39 minutes in Monday's 129-126 win over the Nuggets.
Gilgeous-Alexander narrowly missed a triple-double but came through with a game-winning three-pointer in the clutch to power the Thunder to victory. The star guard is on the verge of history, as he tied Wilt Chamberlain's record of 126 consecutive games with 20-plus points Monday. Gilgeous-Alexander has also poured in 30-plus points in 37 contests this season, the most in the league, and will have a chance to break Chamberlain's record Thursday against the Celtics.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Scores 27 points in win
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Gilgeous-Alexander finished Saturday's 104-97 win over the Warriors with 27 points (6-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 14-15 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block across 35 minutes.
Gilgeous-Alexander didn't have his most efficient outing Saturday, though he made his lone triple when it mattered most, giving Oklahoma City a five-point lead with 43 seconds remaining. The reigning MVP has shot just 3-for-13 from beyond the arc in his last four appearances, though he has shot 92.7 percent from the charity stripe on 10.3 attempts per contest during that span. He'll look to reach the 20-point threshold for a 126th consecutive game Monday against the Nuggets, which would tie the NBA record set by Wilt Chamberlain.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Nets 26 points with eight dimes
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Gilgeous-Alexander produced 26 points (9-16 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 103-100 victory over the Knicks.
Gilgeous-Alexander drilled some clutch shots down the stretch to ensure the Thunder earned their fourth straight victory, and he finished with a plus-six differential in the three-point win. The four-time All-Star ranks second in points per game (31.7) this season, and he's getting those buckets with remarkable efficiency, shooting 55.1 percent from the floor and 89.3 percent at the charity stripe.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Cleared to play
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Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) is good to go for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
Oklahoma City's franchise player was given a maintenance day Tuesday against the Bulls, but he's back in action this time around. With this news, Cason Wallace, Isaiah Joe and Jared McCain will likely see less usage for the Thunder.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Gilgeous-Alexander is out for Tuesday's game against the Bulls due to abdominal strain injury management, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Gilgeous-Alexander has looked sharp in his first two games back from an abdominal injury, totaling 30 or more points in each appearance. The Thunder have elected to give him the first half of the team's back-to-back off as a precaution, ensuring that he'll be ready to go for Wednesday's matchup against the Knicks. Expect Jared McCain, Cason Wallace and Isaiah Joe to be much more involved Tuesday with Gilgeous-Alexander unavailable.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Scores 30 in win
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Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 30 points (12-20 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), five assists, four rebounds and four steals in 33 minutes during Sunday's 100-87 win over the Mavericks.
Gilgeous-Alexander put together another impressive performance Sunday, posting game-high totals in points and steals. His four steals were his most in a game since Dec. 31. In two games since returning from a nine-game absence due to an abdominal strain, Gilgeous-Alexander appears to have not lost a step, as he has averaged 33.0 points, 7.0 assists, 3.5 rebounds, 3.0 steals and 1.0 blocks in 33.5 minutes per contest.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Drops 36 points in return
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Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) notched 36 points (12-29 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 12-13 FT), nine assists, three rebounds, two steals and two blocks across 34 minutes in Friday's 127-121 overtime win over the Nuggets.
Although Gilgeous-Alexander did not operate under a specific minutes restriction in his return from a nine-game absence due to an abdominal strain, the Thunder monitored his playing time closely, as he sat out the entire overtime period. Still, the reigning MVP poured in a team-high 36 points in his return. He also led the Thunder in assists and contributed on the defensive end, recording multiple steals and multiple blocks for the fourth time across 50 regular-season appearances. The Thunder begin a three-game road trip Sunday in Dallas and face a back-to-back set Tuesday against Chicago and Wednesday versus New York, so it'll be interesting to see if the superstar plays a full workload in both contests.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Not listed on injury report
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Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Friday's meeting with the Nuggets, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
It appears that Gilgeous-Alexander will be back in action Friday evening following a nine-game layoff, so don't be surprised if he has some minutes restrictions. The return of Oklahoma City's MVP will likely result in either Aaron Wiggins or Cason Wallace heading back to the second unit, and Jared McCain's playing time will see a sizeable dip.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: To miss at least one more week
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Gilgeous-Alexander (abdomen) will miss at least one more week, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.
Gilgeous-Alexander hasn't played since Feb. 3 due to an abdominal strain and will remain out until next Friday's game against the Nuggets at the earliest. With the superstar point guard and Ajay Mitchell (abdomen) both unavailable, Isaiah Joe, Jared McCain and Nikola Topic are candidates for increased playing time.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Out through All-Star break
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Gilgeous-Alexander is dealing with an abdominal strain and will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break, Shams Charania of ESPN reports Wednesday.
This means that Gilgeous-Alexander will miss at least the next five games for the Thunder, which could elevate the newly acquired Jared McCain to a prominent role as Oklahoma City goes into the break. McCain, Ajay Mitchell, Cason Wallace, Aaron Wiggins and Isaiah Joe will all help fill the void while Gilgeous-Alexander is sidelined, and Chet Holmgren should see a sizeable uptick in usage.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Just misses double-double Tuesday
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Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 20 points (8-22 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, nine assists and two steals across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 128-92 win over the Magic.
The reigning MVP stuck around just long enough to reach 20 points for a 121st straight game, checking out of the rout late in the third quarter after draining a pair of free throws. Gilgeous-Alexander is just five games away from tying the all-time NBA record of 126 straight games with 20-plus points set by Wilt Chamberlain from 1961-63 -- a mark he would potentially reach at home against the Bucks on Feb. 12, the final game before the All-Star break. Gilgeous-Alexander has had a couple of near misses over the last month, but since the beginning of January he's averaging 31.1 points, 6.4 assists, 3.9 boards, 1.2 threes and 1.7 combined steals-plus-blocks over 16 games.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Good to go Tuesday
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Gilgeous-Alexander (finger) has been cleared to play Tuesday against the Magic, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
Gilgeous-Alexander was added to the injury report Monday due to a sprained right index finger, but the issue won't prevent him from suiting up Tuesday. The 27-year-old is averaging 32.8 points, 4.8 rebounds, 7.0 assists and 1.0 steals over his last five games.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Questionable with finger sprain
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Gilgeous-Alexander (finger) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Magic.
Gilgeous-Alexander's availability for Tuesday's contest is in question due to a sprained right index finger. The superstar guard has missed just two games this season, with his most recent absence coming Jan. 9. With Ajay Mitchell (abdomen) already ruled out, Isaiah Joe could see increased usage if Gilgeous-Alexander is unable to suit up.
Gilgeous-Alexander chipped in 34 points (11-16 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 11-13 FT), five rebounds, 13 assists, one block and two steals in 33 minutes during Sunday's 121-111 win over the Nuggets.
The hits keep coming for Gilgeous-Alexander, who lifted his seasonal scoring average to 32.0 points per game. That's good enough for second in the league behind Luka Doncic (33.6) and just ahead of Anthony Edwards (29.4). While it's hard to envision the 2024-25 MVP to outdo last season's results, he's converting 55.8 percent of his shot attempts, which is on pace to set a career high by a wide margin.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Drops 30 points in loss
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Gilgeous-Alexander collected 30 points (12-18 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, eight assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Thursday's 123-111 loss to the Timberwolves.
Gilgeous-Alexander put together a strong showing on the offensive end and has now scored 30 or more points 33 times in 47 appearances so far this season. However, he was unable to single-handedly keep his team in the game in the second half, as OKC entered the fourth quarter down by 16, and that deficit only grew down the stretch. Despite a third loss in four games for the Thunder, the reigning MVP continues to play at a high level and provide strong production across the board.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Nets 29 points in win
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Gilgeous-Alexander ended Tuesday's 104-95 victory over New Orleans with 29 points (8-22 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 13-14 FT), six rebounds and four assists over 36 minutes.
Gilgeous-Alexander got off to a rough start Tuesday, putting up six straight bricks to begin the game, but he found his rhythm after some trips to the line and got hot after halftime. This was Gilgeous-Alexander's first game without any defensive statistics since Jan. 4, but fantasy managers can expect that to change Thursday in Minnesota.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Scores 24 points on just 11 shots
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Gilgeous-Alexander tallied 24 points (8-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 8-10 FT), six assists, three rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 35 minutes during the Thunder's 103-101 loss to the Raptors on Sunday.
Gilgeous-Alexander led both teams in scoring Sunday, though his 11 field-goal attempts were tied for his second lowest in a game this season. He still did enough from the field and at the charity stripe to keep his 20-plus-point streak alive at 117 games, inching him closer to tying Wilt Chamberlain's record (126 games), per the Associated Press. Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 32.1 points, 5.8 assists, 3.3 rebounds, 1.3 threes and 1.2 blocks over 33.9 minutes per game since Jan. 2.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Pours in 40 in win
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Gilgeous-Alexander registered 40 points (16-19 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 6-7 FT), seven rebounds, 11 assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 122-102 victory over Milwaukee.
The double-double was the fourth of the season for the reigning MVP, while it was also the fourth time this season he's scored 40 or more points. Gilgeous-Alexander has delivered 30-plus points in six of 10 games in January, averaging 31.4 points, 5.9 assists, 3.3 boards, 1.5 threes and 1.1 blocks.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Goes for 30 points in win
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Gilgeous-Alexander posted 30 points (12-20 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three assists, two blocks, one rebound and one steal across 34 minutes in Monday's 136-104 win over the Cavaliers.
Gilgeous-Alexander dropped a game-high 30 points in this blowout win, marking his second straight 30-plus-point performance and fifth on the month. However, the reigning MVP struggled from three-point range once again and has shot just 29.5 percent from downtown across nine January appearances. On a more positive note, the superstar point guard matched the team high in blocks and has recorded multiple swats in three of his last four outings.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Scores 34 points with four blocks
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Gilgeous-Alexander racked up 34 points (11-23 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 11-13 FT), five boards, five dimes and four swats over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 119-98 win over the Spurs.
Gilgeous-Alexander tied his career high in blocks, and this was also his 111th consecutive game scoring north of 20 points. He's now just 15 performances of 20-plus points away from tying Wilt Chamberlain's record for the No. 1 spot.
