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Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores career-high 54 points in win over Jazz
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues his Kia NBA MVP campaign with a career-high 54 points vs. Utah.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a career-high 54 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Utah Jazz 123-114 on Wednesday night.
Gilgeous-Alexander made 17-of-35 field goals and 17-of-18 free throws to surpass his previous career best of 45 points. He also had eight rebounds, five assists and three steals. He scored 31 points in the second half and 18 points in the third quarter while his free throws made total was a season high.
This season, Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 40 or more points six times, five of which have come since Dec. 23. That moved him into a tie with Denver Nuggets center (and reigning Kia MVP) Nikola Jokić for the most games with 40-plus points this season.
Jalen Williams added 25 points for the Thunder (36-7), who are tied with Cleveland for the league’s best record.
John Collins had 22 points and 12 rebounds, Collin Sexton had 18 points and nine assists, and Walker Kessler had 17 points and 15 rebounds for the Jazz, who lost their fourth straight.
Utah (10-32), the worst team in the Western Conference, hung tough throughout.
Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points in the first half to help Oklahoma City take a 57-55 lead at the break. He scored 18 points in the third quarter as the Thunder took a 95-89 lead.
Gilgeous-Alexander took a break to start the final quarter, and the Thunder led 102-99 when he checked back in. He hit a 3-pointer that gave the Thunder a 115-106 lead and secured his career night.
Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
Last night, the Oklahoma City Thunder’s rising star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander put on a show for the ages, scoring a career-high 54 points in a thrilling victory over the Utah Jazz. The 23-year-old guard was simply unstoppable, shooting 19-of-23 from the field and 10-of-11 from the free-throw line.
Gilgeous-Alexander’s performance was nothing short of spectacular, as he showcased his scoring prowess and ability to take over a game when his team needed it most. His 54-point outburst not only set a new career-high for him but also tied the franchise record for most points scored in a single game.
It was a truly memorable night for Thunder fans, as they witnessed their young star shine bright on the court and lead his team to an impressive victory over a tough opponent in the Jazz. With performances like this, Gilgeous-Alexander is proving himself to be one of the brightest young talents in the NBA and a player to watch for years to come.
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