BBNBA: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 40 in Thunder's win over Timberwolves
2024 has been a bit of a wild year, to say the least, and “wild” is the perfect way to describe Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and his game.
Gilgeous-Alexander was once Quade Green’s backup at Kentucky, and now, he’s putting up MVP-worthy performances on one of the NBA’s top teams. Against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night, the former Cat scored 40 points on 15-23 (3-5 3PT) shooting to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 113-105 win.
Gilgeous-Alexander has now scored at least 40 points in three of the Thunder’s last five games. This marks his fourth 40-point game of the season and the 17th such game in his seven-year NBA career.
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In the win, Gilgeous-Alexander also had four steals, three rebounds and two assists in 34 minutes of action. Cason Wallace had five points, seven assists and four steals to add to the stat sheet as well.
Julius Randle recorded 11 points on 5-12 (1-4 3PT) shooting and six total rebounds in a losing effort for the Timberwolves.
Other BBNBA Notes
- Anthony Davis had 28 points and 13 rebounds as the Lakers were dealt a 122-110 loss by the Cavaliers.
- In a 122-86 win for the Spurs, Keldon Johnson recorded 17 points and six rebounds against the Clippers.
- Devin Booker‘s 16 points, nine assists and four rebounds weren’t enough as the Suns lost to the Grizzlies 117-112.
12/31/24 BBNBA Statistics
| Player | Score | PTS | FG (3PT) | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | P/M | MIN |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (OKC) | 113-105 W vs MIN | 40 | 15-23 (3-5) | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 34 |
| Anthony Davis (LAL) | 122-110 L vs CLE | 28 | 12-23 (2-4) | 13 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | -6 | 37 |
| Keldon Johnson (SAS) | 122-86 W vs LAC | 17 | 7-11 (1-4) | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 19 |
| Devin Booker (PHX) | 117-112 L vs MEM | 16 | 4-20 (2-8) | 4 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 3 | -1 | 30 |
| Julius Randle (MIN) | 113-15 L @ OKC | 11 | 5-12 (1-4) | 6 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 4 | -7 | 27 |
| Cason Wallace (OKC) | 113-105 W vs MIN | 5 | 1-8 (0-4) | 2 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 32 |
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