Thunder Star reaches 10,000 Career Shin, Shine against Hot Shooting Celtics (March 12)


Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and OKC Thunder faced a tough challenge on Wednesday night as they took over the defense champion Boston Celtics Without first time, Jalen Williams. The versatile Guard-Forward did not travel with the team to Boston and may lose the entire three-game trip by road this week.

“SGA” offered a MVP level performance, reaching a maximum of 34 points to bring the thunder to a hard victory 118-112, achieving a jar of the later season.

Brought a great score load soon. 11 points fell in the first quarter, helping OKC to maintain a 33-30 advantage after 12 minutes, even when the Celtics set fire to beyond the bow, demolishing nine 3s.

Thunder's bank played a key role in keeping them in the game for a second set of retreating, with Boston keeping his shooting hot.

“SGA” surpassed the first half with five points during a shot of 7-3 closing, including a Buzzer-Beater that marked its 10,000th race, to send OKC to halftime with a 63-60 advantage.

In the second half, “SGA” made crucial plays to stop each increase in Celtics. During the final seven minutes of the fourth quarter, he marked or helped 13 of the last 17 points of the thunder to seal the victory.

The following are the full statistics of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Player Minute Pts Reception Sting FGM FGA FG% 15:00 3pa 3P% Ptm Fta FT% Eel Tremble STL Blk Into Pf =+/-
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 38:35 34 5 7 11 20 55.0 2 7 28.6 10 11 90.9 1 4 1 0 5 3 3

Mark Daigault Voice Steph Curry to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

OKC Thunder and Golden State Warriors have been part of several memorable battles this season. During the weekend of February, Thunder coach Mark Daigult was asked about the debate for the NBA and took a moment to praise the Warriors Steph Curry superstar, not only because of his court rule, but also for his leadership and character.

“As its star has become brighter, it is almost as if it have become a better ambassador, the best member of the community, the best face of the franchise, the best teammate, a superior character. This is the sense I get from the distance, only observe it,” said Daigault (by OKC Thunder cable).

He then compared to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, accrediting his maturity and the constant increase in the league.

“I think we have such a guy. It has been very impressive because he has had a quick and almost linear climb in the NBA and he has done so quickly and with a lot of humility,” said Daigult.

“Behind the closed doors and in our environment, it is almost more impressive when you carry it around it. It's not a guarantee of nothing like this. I only have an incredible confidence in Shai and what is capable.”

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Steph Curry were the first two guards of this year's All-Star vote. Both are underway for the All-NBA selections, with “SGA” emerging as a leader for MVP.