With the Thunder back in the NBA Finals, MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is four wins away from the first title of his career.
Gilgeous-Alexander, the Western Conference Finals MVP, has fueled Oklahoma City's run to the Finals with averages of 29.8 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 6.9 assists through 16 playoff games. He's scored in various ways, including drives, mid-range jumpers, 3s, and trips to the free throw line.
While his propensity to get to the line has been maligned by some members of the basketball world, Gilgeous-Alexander's foul-drawing is a skill that he'll look to take into the Finals while being blanketed by the Pacers' defense. And with that in mind, all eyes will be on how many trips Gilgeous-Alexander makes to the line during the Finals.
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Here's how many free throws SGA attempted in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, along with his stats for the game.
How many free throws did Shai Gilgeous-Alexander take today?
- Free throws: 7-8
Gilgeous-Alexander shot 7-of-8 from the free throw line in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. He finished with 38 points in 39 minutes, but the Thunder were unable to secure the victory, with the Pacers completing a thrilling comeback.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander NBA Finals Game 1 stats vs. Pacers
- 38 points
- 14-30 (46.7%) FG
- 3-6 (50.0%) 3FG
- 5 rebounds
- 3 assists
- 3 steals
- 2 turnovers
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