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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Facing Backlash From NBA Fans For Thunder-Clippers Game
Jan 10, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts during the first quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images Brad Penner-Imagn Images

On Sunday night, the Oklahoma City Thunder played the LA Clippers in California.

The Thunder won by a score of 103-101.

Despite the win, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 26 points while shooting 7/29 from the field and 1/7 from the three-point range.

Many people commented on his performance.

@nando17celtics: "Better hope u dont see the clippers"

@NugsGetBuckets: "SGA is basically Ben Simmons with 17 extra free throws every night"

@xJx17x: "Free throw merchant got carried"

@NV_DPBbet: "How to lose a MVP in one night"

@loyal_kd: "Dude is regular once you take away those damn free throws"

@GilgeousSZN: "Worst game of his career and still won wow"

@AuSaiz: "11 fts for 26 points hahahaha this man is a fraud don't ever put him in Luka talks ever again. Barely beat the clippers while Luka averages 40 against them."

@FleshMech_: "James Harden started this style of play. Fooling everyone into an mvp. And now Shai about to do the same. I will never like or forgive harden for ruining the game."

@GuitarSometimes: "Bro is just a role player if you take away his free throws lmaoooo"

@Astro_Goat2: "Dude sucks so bad and they really gonna hand him mvp over Jokic"

@Shadowiscold: "Shai without freethrows"

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 6.3 assists, 1.8 steals and 1.0 blocks per contest while shooting 52.2% from the field and 37.0% from the three-point range in 68 games.

Many believe that he will win the 2025 MVP Award.

He is in his seventh NBA season.


This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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