Since the start of the playoffs, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is always more efficient as standard in series. He had scored 27.8 points on average against the Grizzlies, 29.7 against the Nuggets and 31.4 against the Wolves. Finally, since the start of the finals, it has been 36 points on average. The level and pressure rise, the MVP 2025 too.
“We know it, with him, we can announce that he will score 34 points in the next match, even before he is on the plane”,, can only see Rick Carlisle, after the performance of the Canadian in Game 2. “He's a player who will score points. We have to find a way to give it back difficult things. »»
Do not change a winning formula
Because if it has mounted one or two notches since the end of the regular season and over the playoff series, it does not have the impression that Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is different. Without rhinestones or sequins, he continues to play as he has always done. A stitch at the place, a stitch upside down.
“Yes, it's not surprising. He does what he can do. He continues to progress, improve and raises his level in front of each obstacle ”, confirms Mark Daigneault. “He is not the MVP by chance”recalls Myles Turner. “He's going to take fire, you have to accept it. It is mainly a question of slowing down, limiting other players. »»
Being a metronome, it goes very well to the MVP. After all, why change a formula that works as well?
“I am myself. I will not try to reinvent the wheel or change the state of mind. I attack the match in the same way ”, confides “SGA”. “For the moment, I have done a good job. I would exchange my points for two victories, that's for sure, but we are in this situation and we cannot go back. We can only improve our future. I am focused on it. »»
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Percentage | Rebound | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | Lf | Off | Def | Early | PD | Fte | Int | COP | Ct | Pts |
| 2018-19 | LAKE | 82 | 27 | 47.6 | 36.7 | 80.0 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 2.1 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 10.8 |
| 2019-20 | Okc | 70 | 35 | 47.1 | 34.7 | 80.7 | 0.7 | 5.2 | 5.9 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 19.0 |
| 2020-21 | Okc | 35 | 34 | 50.8 | 41.8 | 80.8 | 0.5 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 5.9 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 23.7 |
| 2021-22 | Okc | 56 | 35 | 45.3 | 30.0 | 81.0 | 0.7 | 4.3 | 5.0 | 5.9 | 2.5 | 1.3 | 2.8 | 0.8 | 24.5 |
| 2022-23 ☆ | Okc | 68 | 36 | 51.0 | 34.5 | 90.5 | 0.9 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 5.5 | 2.8 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 1.0 | 31.4 |
| 2023-24 ☆ | Okc | 75 | 34 | 53.5 | 35.3 | 87.4 | 0.9 | 4.7 | 5.5 | 6.2 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 30.1 |
| 2024-25 ★ | Okc | 76 | 34 | 51.9 | 37.5 | 89.8 | 0.9 | 4.1 | 5.0 | 6.4 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 2.4 | 1.0 | 32.7 |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = minutes; Shots = successful shots / tempted shots; 3pts = 3-point / 3-point attempted; LF = Successful free throws / tempted free throws; Off = offensive rebound; Def = defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; PD = assists; FTE: Personal faults; Int = interceptions; BP = lost bullets; CT: against; Pts = points.
