Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered a historic performance in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, scoring 35 points and leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to a crucial 120-109 victory over the Indiana Pacers. Despite the Thunder struggling with a 3-of-17 shooting performance from beyond the arc, Gilgeous-Alexander’s clutch plays in the final minutes helped tie the series at 2-2. His timely scoring proved vital for the Thunder as they avoided a 3-1 deficit and kept their championship hopes alive.
With his Game 4 performance, Gilgeous-Alexander reached over 600 points in the postseason, joining an elite group of just three point guards ever to do so. He became the third player in NBA history to surpass this mark, joining Stephen Curry and Luka Doncic. Last postseason, Doncic scored 635 points, while Curry achieved the feat twice, most recently in 2022, with 620 when he led the Golden State Warriors to a championship.
Point guards with 600+ PTS in a playoff run:
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Steph Curry
Luka Doncic
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These milestones further solidify Gilgeous-Alexander’s importance to the Thunder as they push for their first NBA title. His leadership and scoring ability are a driving force throughout the playoffs. With the series now leading 3-2 in Game 5, the Thunder will look to close out their finals journey and avoid letting up against a Pacers team that is always dangerous in comeback situations.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s milestone places him alongside two of the NBA’s best postseason performers with dominant playoff runs. With Curry claiming the 2022 finals MVP and Doncic setting a high benchmark for point guards, now all eyes are on Gilgeous-Alexander. His ability to reach the 600-point mark signals that he is ready to make his legacy in NBA playoff history.
If he continues his stellar on-court delivery, the Thunder’s chances of winning their first NBA title will be stronger. His scoring run has put Thunder in a position to challenge for the championship, and with the series approaching an end, the next few games will be high contests under pressure.
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