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Gilgeous-Alexander

After barely keeping his 20-point streak alive on Sunday, SGA left nothing to chance in this one to help OKC win its ninth straight game. This was his first 40-point game since January and came at the right time for fantasy managers in the playoffs. It’s worth noting that SGA hasn’t played in a back-to-back since early January, and they take on the tanking Nets on Wednesday. He has only missed one opportunity to play both legs of a back-to-back since then, but managers should still pay close attention to Wednesday’s injury report.

There may have been some concern regarding Gilgeous-Alexander’s streak of 127 consecutive games with at least 20 points, as he started Sunday’s game shooting 3-of-17 from the field. However, the reigning MVP was able to get going late, extending his streak to a league record 128 games. Gilgeous-Alexander will look to extend his streak to 129 on Tuesday against the Magic.

Gilgeous-Alexander recorded a memorable outing in the Thunder’s close win over the Celtics on Thursday. A notable midrange jumper during the third quarter gave the reigning MVP his 127th consecutive 20-point game, passing Wilt Chamberlain for the longest streak in NBA history. He proceeded to score efficiently, come up big down the stretch, and log at least 30 points for the 38th time this season. Fantasy managers shouldn’t expect any dip in production from SGA as the fantasy playoffs near.

A thriller in Oklahoma City went down to the wire, with the reigning Most Valuable Player getting the last laugh. Gilgeous-Alexander hit three-pointers on the Thunder’s final two possessions, the last giving the reigning champs the 129-126 victory. And he made some history, moving into a tie with Wilt Chamberlain for the most consecutive games with at least 20 points, 126. Add in the career-high 15 assists and nine rebounds, and Monday was another great night for SGA and those who have him on their fantasy rosters.

Gilgeous-Alexander is one step closer, having scored at least 20 points in 125 consecutive games. That’s one away from Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA record, and SGA can match the all-time great on Monday against the Nuggets. As for his performance against the Warriors, Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t have the best night shooting from the field, but a near-perfect night at the foul line boosted the points tally. Monday’s matchup with the Nuggets is the first of three games for the Thunder in Week 20.

Back in the lineup after sitting out Tuesday’s win over the Bulls, Gilgeous-Alexander had an efficient night at the office. He only attempted one three-pointer, but it was a big one, as SGA’s hit with 1:18 remaining in the fourth quarter gave Oklahoma City a 103-96 lead. The Knicks could pull no closer than three, missing two attempts to tie the game in the final seconds. The Thunder end their Week 19 on Saturday against the Warriors.

Gilgeous-Alexander and Hartenstein are back after sitting out Tuesday’s win over the Bulls. As a result, Isaiah Joe and Aaron Wiggins will return to the bench, eliminating their respective streaming values.

SGA sat out against Chicago on Tuesday, but he’ll be back to take on New York. Isaiah Joe played well as a starter in his place but will return to playing a reserve role with SGA available.

The Thunder open their Week 19 schedule with a back-to-back against the Bulls and Knicks, so it’s unsurprising that some key players will sit out the former for injury management reasons. Gilgeous-Alexander’s absence makes Cason Wallace a more attractive fantasy option in shallow formats, while Jared McCain will be worth a look in some 14-team leagues.

After logging 34 minutes in his first game back from an abdominal strain that sidelined him for just over three weeks, Gilgeous-Alexander played 33 minutes on Sunday. The reigning MVP clearly isn’t under a strict minutes limit, but the Thunder aren’t going to push him too far. Gilgeous-Alexander still put up 30 points on 60 percent shooting from the field, and his final stat line only lacked a blocked shot. Oklahoma City’s three-game Week 19 starts with a back-to-back on Tuesday and Wednesday, so SGA may be limited to two appearances.