Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Matches Michael Jordan in Rare 40-Year NBA Feat
Summary
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points in a game where the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves, marking a significant winning streak for the team. He achieved a rare milestone by matching an NBA record set by Michael Jordan for scoring 30 or more points in 16 out of 19 games at the start of the NBA season.Key Facts
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points in Oklahoma City Thunder's victory over Minnesota Timberwolves.
- The Thunder extended their winning streak to 10 games and have an 18-1 start to the season.
- Gilgeous-Alexander was uncertain to play due to an illness but ended up competing.
- He became the second player in the last 50 NBA seasons to have 16 games of 30 or more points in the first 19 games, following Michael Jordan.
- Michael Jordan set this record with 17 such games in the 1986-87 season.
- Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32.6 points, 6.6 assists, and 4.9 rebounds this season.
- Last season, he won the NBA's regular-season MVP and led his team to their first NBA title.
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