Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made history in the Oklahoma City Thunder’s loss to the Indiana Pacers when he broke the franchise record for most 30-plus point games in a season.
Against the Pacers, he finished with 30 points on 12-of-27 shooting, 10 rebounds and five assists. The final basket came in the final seconds of the contest.
It was his 48th contest with 30-plus points this season, surpassing Kevin Durant’s mark of 47 games from the 2009-10 and 2013-14 campaigns.
Gilgeous-Alexander has played like an MVP candidate this season. He’s averaged 31.1 points on 54.6% shooting, 6.4 assists and 5.5 rebounds in 63 games. He’s shot 38.5% from 3 on 3.5 attempts.
The 25-year-old has headlined the Thunder’s 45-20 campaign that has them in sole possession of first place.
Considering the rich history of the Thunder with individual excellence, Gilgeous-Alexander’s 30-point performance record might be his best feat yet. OKC had future Hall-of-Famers Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and Paul George during some of the best seasons of their respective careers.
“It’s cool. It’s an honor,” Gilgeous-Alexander said of the feat. “Obviously, Kev’s done amazing things here and in his career. To be in those type of conversations is an honor and blessing.”
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