SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER NEWS

Rumbles for 35 points in return Gilgeous-Alexander ended Monday's 123-121 win over Portland with 35 points (10-24 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 14-14 FT), two rebounds, six assists, two blocks and one steal over 36 minutes.

Impact Gilgeous-Alexander missed the Thunder's previous game against Memphis on Saturday due to a back issue and was at one point ruled out for Monday's contest against Portland. However, the point guard made significant progress leading up to the matchup and was ultimately deemed able to play. Gilgeous-Alexander not only paced all players in scoring in the contest, he also hit the game-winning jumper as the clock expired after Damian Lillard tied the game with 3.5 seconds left in the final period. It was another big moment in what has been a tremendous campaign for Gilgeous-Alexander, who has scored 35 or more points in three of his past four contests and who ranks third in the NBA with 31.3 points per game overall this season.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander hits game-winner as Thunder edge Blazers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander hit a baseline jumper as time expired to lift the Oklahoma City Thunder over the Portland Trail Blazers 123-121 and ruin Damian Lillard’s record-setting nig...

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander sinks Trail Blazers with game-winner at the buzzer Shai Gilgeous-Alexander capped off another big night with the game-winning bucket to give the Thunder a 123-121 win over the Trail Blazers.

DECEMBER 20, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Available Monday Gilgeous-Alexander (back) is available for Monday's contest against Portland, Brandon Rahbar of DailyThunder.com reports.

Impact After missing the Thunder's previous contest with a back injury, Gilgeous-Alexander is officially available to make his return to the court Monday. The first-time All-Star candidate is averaging 31.2 points, 4.7 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.7 steals across 35.7 minutes per game this season. Isaiah Joe figures to return back to his reserve role with Gilgeous-Alexander back in the lineup.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Gilgeous-Alexander (back) was upgraded to questionable ahead of Monday's tilt against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Gilgeous-Alexander was initially ruled out due to a lower back contusion but appears to be feeling better than expected considering he is now questionable for the contest. With Josh Giddey (Illness) already ruled out, Gilgeous-Alexander would be in line for an even higher usage rate if he were to suit up Monday.

DECEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

G League Players Give Thunder Key Contribution in Upset Victory In Oklahoma City’s massive upset over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night, three players who have spent time with the OKC Blue stepped u...

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sitting out again Monday Gilgeous-Alexander (back) has been ruled out for Monday's matchup against Portland.

Impact Gilgeous-Alexander will miss a second straight game due to a back contusion. Josh Giddey (illness) is also out, which should allow Jalen Williams and Isaiah Joe to remain in the starting lineup for at least one more game.

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder take on the Trail Blazers

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City into a matchup with Portland averaging 31.2 points per game

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grizzlies star Morant ejected, short-handed Thunder win

Memphis star Ja Morant was ejected just before halftime and an undermanned Oklahoma City Thunder squad ended Memphis’ winning at seven with a 115-109 victory Saturday night

DECEMBER 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Saturday Gilgeious-Alexander (back) will sit out Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Nick Crain of Forbes.com reports.

Impact Gilgeous-Alexander will not play in the second half of the back-to-back due to a back contusion. Joining him on the sidelines is Josh Giddey (illness), leaving ample backcourt minutes to Tre Mann, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins. Gilgeous-Alexander's next chance to play will come on Monday against Portland.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Saturday Gilgeous-Alexander is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Grizzlies due to a low back contusion.

Impact Gilgeous-Alexander is coming off a 35-point effort against the Timberwolves on Friday, but he may not get a chance to follow up on it. Look for the team to clarify his status before the opening tip.

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander named GQ's Most Stylish Man of the Year for his off-court fashion Shai Gilgeous-Alexander earned the title over numerous pop culture icons, including rapper A$AP Rocky and actors Timothée Chalamet and Seth...

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Gilgeous-Alexander and Oklahoma City host Morant and the Grizzlies

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Ja Morant square off in a matchup of two of the NBA's best scorers when Oklahoma City and Memphis hit the court

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Reid scores 28 as Timberwolves top Thunder, snap 3-game skid

Naz Reid scored a season-high 28 points and the shorthanded Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-110 to snap a three-game losing streak

DECEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Team-high 27 points in loss Gilgeous-Alexander ended Wednesday's 110-108 loss to Miami with 27 points (10-20 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), eight rebounds, seven assists and one steal over 36 minutes.

Impact Gilgeous-Alexander had a great first half shooting the ball, going 7-of-11 from the field with 17 points, along with four assists and three rebounds. He struggled to get back in the groove after halftime, hitting just three of nine shot attempts over the final two quarters for another 10 points as the Thunder fell to the Heat in the final seconds of the game. The Oklahoma City guard led the team in scoring with 27 points and is now a perfect 28-of-28 from the free-throw line over his last three contests. He has, however, committed five or more turnovers in three of his last five.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder take on the Timberwolves

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City into a matchup against Minnesota averaging 31.0 points per game

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Herro makes 9 3s, scores 35 points to lead Heat past Thunder

Tyler Herro made a career-high nine 3-pointers, hit the go-ahead jumper and scored 33 points in the Miami Heat’s 110-108 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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DECEMBER 14, 2022 • THESTAR.COM

Who is NBA's Clutch Player of the Year so far? Why Shai Gilgeous-Alexander should be top candidate for Jerry West Trophy It's admittedly tough to call Gilgeous-Alexander the most clutch player in the league when the Thunder are only 11-16 this season, but they'...

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 42-Point Eruption Leads Top Performers against Mavericks Despite poor perimeter defense, Oklahoma City’s talented youngsters kept the team in the game on the offensive end.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Luka Doncic heaps praise on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after Mavericks' win over Thunder: 'He's beautiful to watch' Doncic is one of only two players in the NBA currently averaging more points per game (33.1) than Gilgeous-Alexander (31.2).

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Among League Leaders in Free Throw Attempts and Percentage The Thunder’s superstar has been nothing short of incredible this season, averaging over 30 points per game while getting to the free throw...

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Gilgeous-Alexander leads Oklahoma City against Miami after 42-point performance

Oklahoma City takes on the Miami Heat after Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 121-114 loss to the Dallas Mavericks

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Elite produuction continues Monday Gilgeous-Alexander racked up 42 points (14-23 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 13-13 FT), two rebounds, three assists and three steals across 38 minutes during Monday's 121-114 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Gilgeous-Alexander dropped at least 40 points for the second time in the past month, continuing what has been an emphatic start to the season. He is currently the second-ranked player in standard formats, although that has dropped to top 25 over the past week. This small decline is due primarily to a drop in his block numbers, an element of his game that did seem somewhat unsustainable. Moving forward, managers should feel confident in his ability to maintain first-round value, assuming he can remain healthy.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Doncic scores 38, Dinwiddie 20 as Mavs beat Thunder 121-114

Luka Doncic had 38 points and 11 rebounds in his return from a one-game absence, and Spencer Dinwiddie added 20 points and 10 assists as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Oklahoma City...

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS