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Oklahoma City Thunder Point Guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Dazzles In Win

Originally posted on Total Apex Sports | By Justin Rimpi | Last updated Mar 9, 2025 5:18 PM ET

Oklahoma City Thunder Point Guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a great game on Sunday afternoon at home against the Denver Nuggets. In a matchup between the two contenders for MVP, SGA thoroughly outplayed Nikola Jokic. Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 40 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists. It was his third consecutive game with 40+ points and 5+ assists. That tied him for the most in franchise history.

The Thunder held a three-point lead at the end of three quarters, but they pulled away late. Oklahoma City outscored Denver 41-20 in the game’s final frame. Gilgeous-Alexander was the driving force behind that with 11 fourth-quarter points. Gilgeous-Alexander has been great this regular season. He leads the league in points per game and is 14th in assists. Can SGA punctuate his MVP campaign with a strong finish to the regular season?

Oklahoma City Thunder Season Summary

ANOTHER ELECTRIC PERFORMANCE FROM SGA ⚡

He has three straight games with 40 PTS and 5 AST, tied for most in franchise history pic.twitter.com/KGTyvFtfxW

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) March 9, 2025

Oklahoma City has put together a great regular season. They hold the second-best record in the NBA. The Thunder offense, led by Gilgeous-Alexander, has had one of the league’s best offenses. They are fourth in points scored, ninth in field goal percentage, and 10th in three-point percentage.

Oklahoma City’s defense has also been strong this season. They are second in points allowed, leading the league in field goal percentage, and leading the league in three-point percentage. A great offense and defense has the Oklahoma City Thunder in a great position heading down the homestretch of the regular season.

Final Thoughts

Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder return to the court tomorrow night for their second consecutive game against the Denver Nuggets. This will be another opportunity for Gilgeous-Alexander to outplay Jokic in a marquee contest. Even though SGA leads the MVP race now, much can change in the next six weeks.

This article first appeared on Total Apex Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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