Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Stats Tonight: How did Thunder superstar fare against Houston Rockets? (Mar. 3)
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the OKC Thunder hosted the Houston Rockets on Monday, the fourth meeting between the two teams. A win by the home team would secure them the season series regardless of what happens in the next encounter in early April. "SGA", who did not have his usual high-scoring game on Sunday versus the San Antonio Spurs, hoped to have a more efficient outing against Houston.
The MVP frontrunner roared off the starting block with 20 points to offset the Rockets’ balanced attack. He added two assists to keep the Thunder within 31-30 at the end of the first period.
The Rockets defense slowed down the All-Star guard in the second period. Still, he delivered eight points while running the Thunder offense. Jalen Williams stepped up to help him carry the scoring load in the second quarter. Oklahoma led 63-62 at halftime.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has his best stretch in the third quarter, leading Oklahoma with 15 points and five assists. The Houston Rockets, missing Dillon Brooks and Amen Thompson, had trouble containing the All-Star point guard. "SGA" pushed the Thunder to a 102-89 lead after three quarters.
He had help from Jalen Williams in carrying the scoring cudgels. With key defensive stops, the OKC Thunder held off the Houston Rockets for a 137-128 win.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander records fourth 50-point game this season in Oklahoma's win over Houston
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 51-point night against the Houston Rockets on Monday was the fourth time he reached the half-century mark this season. The first one happened on Jan. 22 against the Utah Jazz. "SGA" dropped a season-high 54 points to lead the OKC Thunder to a 123-114 win.
Three games later, the NBA's leading scorer scored 52 points against the Golden State Warriors. Despite his explosion, Oklahoma lost 116-109 to Steph Curry and Co.
The third time he reached at least 50 points was on Feb. 5 when he riddled the Phoenix Suns for 50. This time, the Thunder won the game 140-109.
Per Underdog NBA, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has the most 50-point games (4), 40-point games (9), 30-point games (38) and 20-point games this season (59).