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This Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stat shows Thunder can very well repeat as NBA champs
TL;DR
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been exceptional for the Oklahoma City Thunder, scoring 62 points with a remarkable free throw percentage in crucial moments. His performance suggests the Thunder could successfully defend their NBA championship title.
Key points
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is excelling in clutch situations.
- He has scored 62 points since March 21 in the fourth quarter and overtime.
- The Thunder aim to repeat as NBA champions.
- The last team to repeat was the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018.
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While Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is helping the Oklahoma City Thunder put the locks on the Phoenix Suns series, it's time to take note of how good he has been when it matters the most.
Gilgeous-Alexander is in the middle of something special. He aims to help the Thunder repeat as champions and mark the start of a dynasty. The last time a team repeated as champions in the NBA was the 2017, 2018 Golden State Warriors.
During the run of play in the fourth quarter of Game 4 between the Thunder and the Suns, a stat showed why teams need to be wary of the NBA MVP finalist.
Since March 21, SGA has missed only one field goal in the fourth quarter and overtime. During this time, he has scored 62 points while converting 29 of 33 free throws. These are Michael Jordan-esque stats, and why we believe there's no stopping the Thunder from repeating as NBA champions.
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Q&A
What are Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's recent stats in clutch moments?
Since March 21, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has scored 62 points and made 29 of 33 free throws in the fourth quarter and overtime.
When was the last time an NBA team repeated as champions?
The last team to repeat as NBA champions was the Golden State Warriors in 2017 and 2018.
How is Shai Gilgeous-Alexander contributing to the Thunder's championship run?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's scoring ability and clutch performance in critical game moments are key factors in the Thunder's pursuit of a repeat championship.
