Brandon Ingram vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander NBA Playoffs Stats, Records and More Explored

With Zion Williamson sidelined, the spotlight in the New Orleans Pelicans vs. OKC Thunder series will be on stars Brandon Ingram and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

Ingram led the Pelicans to a playoff berth by defeating the Sacramento Kings in the final Play-In Tournament game in the Western Conference, setting up a showdown against the top-seeded Thunder.

While Williamson's availability remains uncertain after he sustained an injury following a 40-point performance against the LA Lakers in their first Play-In game, the Thunder will be at full strength with its core of Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren healthy.

With Gilgeous-Alexander set to have stronger support, he and Ingram are poised for a star-versus-star showdown.

Looking closer at Brandon Ingram vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s playoff numbers

Brandon Ingram has averaged 27.0 points, 6.2 rebounds and 6.2 assists over six playoff games in his career, all of which took place in the 2021-22 postseason, where his team lost against the Phoenix Suns.

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	FG%	3-PT FG%	FT%	MPG	Playoff Record
Brandon Ingram	27.0	6.2	6.2	0.7	0.3	47.5	40.7	83.0	39.3	2-4

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 15.1 points, 4.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists over 13 playoff games in his career. However, these games were played before he rose to become a superstar and MVP candidate.

The 13 games were split between six games with the LA Clippers in 2018-19 against the Golden State Warriors and seven games during the bubble season in 2019-20.

This upcoming series will mark Gilgeous-Alexander's first playoff appearance as the undisputed alpha of his team.

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	FG%	3-PT FG%	FT%	MPG	Playoff Record
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	15.1	4.1	3.7	1	0.6	44.7	43.4	90.7	34.8	2-4

Brandon Ingram vs Shai Gilgeous-Alexander head-to-head postseason stats

Ingram and Gilgeous-Alexander have met only once in the postseason, which was during last year's NBA Play-In Tournament. Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder emerged victorious in that game, defeating Ingram's team 123-118.

The matchup showcased a battle between the two stars. Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 21 points along with five rebounds and three steals, while Ingram led his team's efforts with 30 points, seven assists, and six rebounds in a losing effort.

Here are their full stats in the game:

Player	MIN	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	PF	PTS	+/-	Team
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander	41:26	11	22	50.0	2	5	40.0	8	8	100	0	5	5	3	3	1	2	4	32	15	OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER
Brandon Ingram	37:50	10	19	52.6	1	2	50.0	9	11	81.8	2	4	6	7	0	1	4	3	30	-13	NEW ORLEANS PELICANS

Looking at games between the Pelicans and Thunder this regular season

The Thunder-Pelicans series is set to be a compelling matchup between two youthful teams aiming to make an impact in the postseason.

During the regular season, the Thunder and Pelicans faced off three times, with the Thunder emerging victorious in two of those games. Ingram participated only in the second matchup.

In the first meeting, the Pelicans secured a 110-106 win despite Ingram's absence. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributed 20 points and eight assists.

The Thunder dominated the second game with a 107-83 victory, where Ingram returned but scored just 12 points, nine assists and four rebounds. SGA led with 31 points and five assists.

In their third clash, with Ingram sidelined once again, SGA recorded 24 points and eight assists.

Ingram will need to significantly step up his game against the Thunder to secure a series win. However, the combination of SGA and the Thunder's core could prove to be too much for the Pelicans to overcome.