The most surprising thing about this is he hasn’t already done it.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander looked every bit the MVP in putting up 54 points on the Jazz Wednesday night — the first 50-point game of his career.
Take a bow, @shaiglalex!
— NBA (@NBA) January 23, 2025
⛈️ 54 PTS
⛈️ 8 REB
⛈️ 5 AST
⛈️ 3 STL
⛈️ 2 BLK
⛈️ 3 3PM
The first 50-PT game of the Thunder star's career, and the 3rd player in OKC history to have 54+ PTS. pic.twitter.com/AZAyAAcq3O
That big number was fueled by SGA getting to the free throw line and hitting 17-of-18 on the night.
The Thunder also got 25 from Jalen Williams in the 123-114 Oklahoma City win. John Collins scored 22 in his return to play, leading a balanced Utah attack with all five starters in double figures. However, Utah’s 27 turnovers did them in.
