SGA\’s Breakout Season

November 17, 2022

By: Carlos Alvarez

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Drops 42, Game-Winning 3 to Continue Hot Start in Thunder Win (121-120)

The season of Shai hits a new high! Among the NBA’s early-season storylines is the new shining star in Oklahoma City. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is quietly having his best season yet, but the 24-year-old guard made things loud on Wednesday night. SGA packaged a 42-7-6 night and knocked in the game-winning 3 to lift the Thunder over the Wizards (121-120). He’s averaging 31.5 ppg on the season after scoring 37, 37, and 42 in his last three outings. OKC is now 7-8 after winning three of their last four, and SGA is finding his footing as a rising star.

 

Watch: SGA Drops 42 & Game-Winner

 

Other NBA Highlights

 

Curry Sinks 50 in Loss: Steph Curry was Wednesday night’s high-point scoring with a 50-ball in the Warriors’ loss to the Suns (130-119). The Chef went 7-for-11 from 3 en route to his 11th 50-point night, but the Suns shot above 50 percent from 3 (21-for-40) for the win.

 

Celtics Extend Streak to 8: Boston’s win streak grew to eight with a dominant win over the Hawks (126-101) thanks to a balanced scoring attack. Outside of two single-digit losses to the Cavs and a bad night against the Bulls, the C’s are having a near-perfect start.

 

Ant & KAT Pop Off: The Timberwolves won their second straight by topping the Magic (126-108) courtesy of a pair of 30-point nights from Anthony Edwards (35) and Karl-Anthony Towns (30).

 

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