Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Surpasses 30-point mark again
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Gilgeous-Alexander registered 32 points (13-22 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, four assists, two blocks and three steals over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 106-103 loss to the Timberwolves.
Gilgeous-Alexander continues to put up first-round value every time he steps onto the court, and by now, fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised at how good he has been on a regular basis. Even though he has only three double-doubles on the season, it's worth noting he has managed to maintain his place as one of the league's elite stat-stuffing machines despite the arrival of Chet Holmgren, who also commands a fair share of touches on offense. The numbers back him up, as Gilgeous-Alexander has now scored at least 30 points in four of his last five outings, averaging 34.2 points, 6.2 assists, 5.0 rebounds, 1.8 steals and 1.4 blocks per game in that five-game stretch.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Stuffs stat sheet in loss
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Gilgeous-Alexander totaled 31 points (10-21 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 10-10 FT), six rebounds, five assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Saturday's 127-123 loss to the 76ers.
Gilgeous-Alexander's scoring numbers are down compared to last season, and the emergence of Chet Holmgren is related to that. However, Gilgeous-Alexander has improved in most of the other major categories, including his field-goal and three-point percentage. Having Holmgren as a second offensive threat has allowed Gilgeous-Alexander to distribute the ball more effectively across the board, and he's averaging a career-best 6.2 dimes per game. Gilgeous-Alexander continues to deliver first-round value across all formats.
Gilgeous-Alexander closed Wednesday's 116-102 win over the Bulls with 40 points (11-19 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 17-18 FT), five rebounds, 12 assists, three blocks and one steal over 37 minutes.
Gilgeous-Alexander logged his second 40-point performance over his last three outings Wednesday and was also effective as a passer en route to his first double-double since Oct. 27. While Gilgeous-Alexander hasn't been a consistent threat for double-doubles this year, he's been a well-rounded contributor, averaging 33.4 points, 6.1 assists, 5.8 rebounds, 2.2 steals and 1.1 blocks in 34.2 minutes per game over his last nine outings.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Paces team with 28 points
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Gilgeous-Alexander amassed 28 points (10-13 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal over 23 minutes during Sunday's 134-91 victory over Portland.
Since missing one game 16 days ago, Gilgeous-Alexander has been on a crazy tear, averaging 32.6 points, 5.9 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 2.4 steals over eight games. The Thunder still struggle to find ample support for their star, but he's demonstrated his ability to put the team on his shoulders several times. Sunday marked Oklahoma's City's largest margin of victory this season.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Puts on show after halftime
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Gilgeous-Alexander finished Saturday's 130-123 overtime win against the Warriors with 40 points (18-29 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocks over 41 minutes.
Gilgeous-Alexander had a relatively quiet first half, posting eight points on 4-for-10 shooting from the field. He caught fire after halftime, however, going off for 32 points on 15-for-19 shooting to help OKC notch a thrilling comeback win. The star point guard was especially lethal in overtime, recording 10 of the Thunder's 13 points and single-handedly outscoring Golden State. This was the second time this season that Gilgeous-Alexander has posted 40-plus points, and he currently ranks fifth in the NBA with 29.8 points per contest.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Leading scorer in win
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Gilgeous-Alexander racked up 24 points (6-21 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 9-9 FT), two rebounds, seven assists, one block and three steals over 29 minutes during Thursday's 128-109 victory over the Warriors.
The 25-year-old led all scorers on the night while dropping at least 20 points for the seventh straight game. Gilgeous-Alexander's scoring average is down a touch from his mammoth 2022-23 campaign at 28.8 points a game, but he's made up for it with a career-best pace in boards (6.5), assists (6.1) and steals (2.6) while driving the Thunder to an 8-4 start to the season.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Racks up seven steals
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Gilgeous-Alexander posted 28 points (10-16 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 7-7 FT), seven steals, six rebounds and five assists across 28 minutes in Tuesday's 123-87 win over the Spurs.
The seven steals were a career-high total for Gilgeous-Alexander, who achieved the production despite not getting a full workload in the blowout win. Though Gilgeous-Alexander's scoring is down a tick this season from last (from 31.4 points to 29.3 points per game) due mostly to a decline in trips to the free-throw line (from 10.9 per game to 6.5), his numbers are up in every other category except for blocks, where he's still averaging 0.7 per contest. He's also played in all but one of the Thunder's first 11 games, providing welcome returns for those who selected him with a top-five overall pick in fantasy drafts.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Another stellar outing
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Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 35 points (13-22 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 7-8 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 37 minutes during Sunday's 111-99 victory over the Suns.
Gilgeous-Alexander has finished with at least 35 points, seven rebounds, four assists, a steal and a block in four straight games after missing a Nov. 3 contest versus Golden State to manage a knee issue. The All-Star point guard's numbers haven't been negatively impacted by Chet Holmgren's return thus far, and SGA is currently averaging career-high marks in rebounds (7.0), assists (6.1) and steals (2.1) per game.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Leads all scorers in loss
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Gilgeous-Alexander posted 33 points (14-25 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, two steals and two blocked shots across 37 minutes during Friday's 105-98 loss to the Kings.
As usual, Gilgeous-Alexander carried the team on his back in a close game. After holding an early lead, the Thunder were unable to seal the deal, mostly due to tepid performances from Gilgeous-Alexander's teammates. Outside of the All-Star guard, no player scored over 14 points. The team is also utilizing a 10-man rotation, and the second unit needs work, posting only 18 bench points. It will be difficult for Gilgeous-Alexander to keep this pace and stay healthy if his teammates remain inconsistent.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Explodes in victory
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Gilgeous-Alexander produced 43 points (15-22 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 12-13 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, one block and three steals over 38 minutes during Wednesday's 128-120 victory over the Cavaliers.
Gilgeous-Alexander's season-high 43 points was the main catalyst in the Thunder's win over the Cavaliers. Not only was he efficient from the field, but the star guard missed just one of his 13 free-throw attempts. Gilgeous-Alexander made a strong impact defensively while showing that he can replicate his 31.4 points per game from last season.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Posts 30 points in return to action
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Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) contributed 30 points (11-20 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Monday's 126-117 win over the Hawks.
Gilgeous-Alexander played 37 minutes and showed no ill effects from the knee injury that held him out of Friday's game against Golden State. The All-Star point guard is off to a productive start, averaging 26.7 points, 7.0 rebounds and 6.5 assists over six games.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Available Monday
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Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) is available for Monday's matchup against the Hawks.
Gilgeous-Alexander was initially listed as out for this contest but was upgraded to questionable Monday morning. It's unclear if the All-Star point guard will face any restrictions during his return from a one-game absence, but fantasy managers will likely want Gilgeous-Alexander in their lineups regardless.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Upgraded to questionable
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Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Hawks and participated in the Thunder's morning shootaround, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
The Thunder initially listed Gilgeous-Alexander as out for Monday's game due to a sprained left knee, which would've marked back-to-back absences. However, it appears the All-Star point guard made some unexpected progress over the weekend and will attempt to suit up versus Atlanta. Gilgeous-Alexander isn't out of the woods yet, so if he's ultimately unavailable, Cason Wallace and Vasilije Micic would be candidates for increased playing time again.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Remains out Monday
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Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Atlanta.
Gilgeous-Alexander continues to deal with a sprained left knee, and he'll be unavailable for a second consecutive game. Cason Wallace and Vasilije Micic saw increased playing time in Gilgeous-Alexander's absence during Friday's loss to the Warriors and will likely see an uptick in minutes once again Monday.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Won't play Friday
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Gilgeous-Alexander (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Warriors, Rylan Stiles of FanSided.com reports.
Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 20-plus points in four of his first five appearances of the season and has averaged 24.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 2.6 steals in 34.2 minutes per game. However, he'll be forced to miss at least one matchup due to his knee issue. Cason Wallace, Josh Giddey and Vasilije Micic could see increased run Friday, while Gilgeous-Alexander's next opportunity to suit up will be Monday against Atlanta.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Scores 20 points in loss
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Gilgeous-Alexander finished Wednesday's 110-106 loss to the Pelicans with 20 points (8-20 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and three steals in 38 minutes.
Gilgeous-Alexander helped the Thunder get off to a 19-point lead in the first quarter when he registered eight points, three assists and two steals. He was the only starter on the team with a positive point differential with plus-three as the team failed to hold onto a big lead. Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 20-plus points and shot 40 percent or better from the field in four of five games to start the 2023-24 season.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Excels with 32-point output in win
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Gilgeous-Alexander provided 32 points (11-23 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 9-9 FT), nine rebounds, four assists and three steals in 33 minutes during Monday's 124-112 win over the Pistons.
Aside from ending just one rebound away from a double-double, Gilgeous-Alexander bounced back admirably from his seven-point performance against the Nuggets on Sunday. The star point guard is enjoying a blistering start to the season after racking up at least 30 points in three of his first four appearances while also tallying two double-doubles in that span.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Struggles from field in defeat
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Gilgeous-Alexander finished Sunday's 128-95 loss to Denver with seven points (2-16 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 28 minutes.
Gilgeous-Alexander shot just 12.5 percent from the field and failed to score double figures for the first time this year. Gilgeous-Alexander, who managed to still hand out a team-leading assist total, has been off to a strong start this season despite Sunday's struggles. Across his first three appearances, he has averaged 24.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.0 blocks over 33.5 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Does it all in win over Cavs
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Gilgeous-Alexander had 34 points (15-26 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, four assists and five steals over 36 minutes in Friday's 108-105 win over the Cavaliers.
It was the second straight 30-point performance for Gilgeous-Alexander as he led the team in scoring once again, and his five steals matched a career-high. He's registered a double-double in each of the first two games of the 2023-24 season and is up to 61.4 percent shooting for the year. Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder will travel back home for their home opener Sunday against the defending champion Nuggets.
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Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: Cooks in win
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Gilgeous-Alexander ended Wednesday's 124-104 victory over Chicago with 31 points (12-18 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists, two blocks and one steal in 36 minutes.
Gilgeous-Alexander didn't miss a beat after averaging 31.4 points, 4.9 rebounds, 5.5 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.0 blocks per game last season. His midrange game looked to be in midseason form, which makes the Thunder dangerous on a nightly basis.
