Shai Gilgeous-Alexander dropped 40 points in Game 4 to lead the Thunder past the Timberwolves and join elite NBA company with his 59th 30+ point game of the season.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t just carrying the Oklahoma City Thunder through the playoffs, he’s making history along the way.
In Monday night's 128–126 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Thunder star exploded for 40 points, 10 assists, 9 rebounds, and a steal in 40 minutes, putting his name alongside NBA royalty.
With his performance, Gilgeous-Alexander logged his 59th game with 30 or more points this season, becoming just the 10th player in league history to do so in a full campaign, per Forbes' NBA reporter Shane Young.
He wasn’t alone. Jalen Williams added 34 points, 5 assists, and 3 steals while shooting 6-of-9 from deep. Chet Holmgren chipped in 21 points and 7 boards, and Alex Caruso added 10.
For the Timberwolves, Nickeil Alexander-Walker scored 23 points and kept the Wolves close with timely buckets. Donte DiVincenzo added 21, and Jaden McDaniels poured in 22, Anthony Edwards finished with 16 points on 6-of-12 shooting, along with 5 rebounds and 3 assists.
Oklahoma City is now one win away from its first NBA Finals appearance since 2012. Game 5 tips off May 28, back in OKC.
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