MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander makes history because of Thunder and even the series
At this point, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's score is inevitable.
Game 2 of the NBA Finals is just the latest example – he controlled the pace, chose his position, and offered another iconic performance.
Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle said: “You can get 34 points before they get on the plane, on them.
This time, Shai is not only a scorer, but also a conductor.
He separated from Indiana with an efficient 11-21 11-21 and added eight assists.
“I am myself,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “I don't think I'm trying to reinvent the wheel…just try to attack the game the right way. I think I've done a great job so far.”
His 72 combined points in the first two finals just passed Allen Iverson (71), the biggest game ever to start his NBA Finals career. That's not only an elite company, but history.
“He just keeps improving and rising,” Thunder coach Mark Digneault said. “It's just what he does.”
SGA's calm manner covers the killer's instinct. He got to his place, middle distance, paint, lines, and nothing forced.
“No one performing achieves what I want to achieve,” he added. “All the statistics and numbers, they are fun…but without them, I wouldn’t be open.”
Shai's teammates felt this existence. Jalen Williams, who scored 19 points and five roles in person, simply said: “When your best players trust you to make the game, it makes you more confident.”
Aaron Wiggins (18 points, three points) said everyone’s thoughts: “Everyone saw the point…but when he was there to share the ball, that was when we were at our best.”
Myles Turner had a row of seats at the show, which he summed up as: “There’s a reason he’s an MVP.”
The third game is coming soon. If history says anything, Shai will be ready.
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