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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Scores 51 in Thunder's 50th Win of the Season

The NBA's leading scorer delivered his fourth 50-point game in seven weeks as Oklahoma City defeated Houston 137-128.

Mar 3, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) brings the ball up court against the Charlotte Hornets during the second quarter at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images
Mar 3, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against the Houston Rockets during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
Mar 3, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Caris LeVert (3) shoots during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images
Mar 3, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski (22) looks for a play against Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the first half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder with 51 points, shooting 18 of 30 from the field and a perfect 10 of 10 from the free-throw line.
  • This marks Gilgeous-Alexander's fourth 50-point game of the season, all occurring within the past seven weeks, the shortest span for a player's first four such games in NBA history.
  • The Thunder improved to a league-best 50-11 record, taking control in the third quarter after trailing by nine in the second quarter.
  • Houston's Cam Whitmore and Reed Sheppard set career highs with 27 and 25 points respectively, but the Rockets were missing key players due to injuries.
  • Lu Dort's back-to-back three-pointers in the fourth quarter helped secure the Thunder's win, extending their dominance at home to 27-4.