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How many points did Shai Gilgeous-Alexander score today? Thunder star's stats from Game 7 vs. Pacers

Gilbert McGregor

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The Thunder entered Sunday one win away from capping off a historic season with an NBA title. It was their MVP that led them to the win, and the first championship since the franchise relocated to Oklahoma City.

After struggling in Game 6 of the Finals, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander acknowledged the challenges presented by the Pacers' defense and looked ahead to bouncing back in the winner-takes-all Game 7. That's exactly what he did.

Gilgeous-Alexander had been excellent in closeout wins in the playoffs, posting an average of 35.7 points in OKC's first three closeout wins. He did more of the same in the NBA Finals, only this time by creating for others instead of himself.

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From the game's onset, Gilgeous-Alexander flexed his playmaking muscle as his passing kept the Thunder's offense from stagnating. He entered the halftime break with a game-high seven assists and did even more of the same in the second half to help lead OKC to the promised land.

The Sporting News tracked SGA's performance as he did what was necessary to hoist the Larry O'Brien trophy.

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How many points did Shai Gilgeous-Alexander score today?

Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points in Oklahoma City's Game 7 win over Indiana.

Final score: Thunder 103, Pacers 91

  • Points: 29
  • Rebounds: 5
  • Assists: 12
  • Steals: 1
  • Blocks: 2
  • TOs: 1
  • Fouls: 5
  • FG: 8-27 (29.6%)
  • 3FG: 2-12 (16.7%)
  • FT: 11-12 (91.7%)

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Game 7 highlights vs. Pacers

After turning the ball over eight times and getting sped up offensively in Game 6, Gilgeous-Alexander's pace was much more controlled as he set the table for his teammates to start Game 7.

When Gilgeous-Alexander gets to his spot in the mid-range, good luck,

Gilgeous-Alexander was aggressive in looking for his 3-point shot, and it paid dividends in the second half. Oklahoma City created separation during a stretch that consisted of an SGA 3 and two triples assisted by the MVP.

SGA's ability to penetrate into the teeth of Indiana's defense allowed him to kick it out to the Thunder's shooters, something he did throughout the game.

Gilbert McGregor

Gilbert McGregor first joined The Sporting News in 2018 as a content producer for Global editions of NBA.com. Before covering the game, McGregor played basketball collegiately at Wake Forest, graduating with a Communication degree in 2016. McGregor began covering the NBA during the 2017-18 season and has been on hand for a number of league events.