{"id":126841,"date":"2025-03-04T08:36:25","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T13:36:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=126841"},"modified":"2025-03-04T08:36:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T13:36:25","slug":"shai-gilgeous-alexanders-50-for-50-accents-his-dominant-scoring","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/03\/04\/shai-gilgeous-alexanders-50-for-50-accents-his-dominant-scoring\/","title":{"rendered":"Shai Gilgeous-Alexander\u2019s 50 for 50 Accents His Dominant Scoring"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander<\/a> delivered another masterpiece, scoring 51 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a> secured their 50th win of the season. His performance against the Houston Rockets marked his fourth 50-point game in just seven weeks. No other player has recorded more than one<\/a> this season.<\/p>\n

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander\u2019s 50 for 50 Accents His Dominant Scoring<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Gilgeous-Alexander shot 18-of-30<\/a> from the field, 5-of-9 from three, and made all 10 of his free throws. His dominance in the paint and efficiency at the line set him apart. His 17th career game with 20 points in the paint and 10 free throws made surpassed LeBron James,<\/a> ranking him seventh all-time in such games since 1997-98.<\/p>\n

His scoring outbursts have fueled the Thunder\u2019s rise to a Western Conference-best 50-11<\/a> record. The team has won three of the four games in which he scored at least 50 points. While individual accolades matter, Gilgeous-Alexander made it clear that winning is the priority.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhether it\u2019s 50, whether it\u2019s 27, whether it\u2019s 17\u2014as long as we win, I have fun with it,\u201d he said<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A Historic Run of 50-Point Performances<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Before this season, Gilgeous-Alexander had never scored 50 points in a game. Now, he has done it four times in record-breaking fashion. No player in NBA history has reached their first four 50-point games in a shorter span.<\/p>\n

His scoring streak began with a 54-point<\/a> explosion against Utah on January 22. A week later, he dropped 52<\/a> against Golden State. He followed that with 50<\/a> in a win over Phoenix on February 5. Against Houston, he secured his fourth 50-point game with a putback layup in the closing minutes.<\/p>\n

Thunder coach Mark Daigneault praised his star guard\u2019s poise and decision-making.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s got an unbelievable pace to him right now. He\u2019s attacking when necessary and letting the defense dictate when to pass,\u201d Daigneault said<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Gilgeous-Alexander started the game aggressively, scoring 20 points in the first quarter. Despite his early dominance, Houston led 31-30 at the end of the period. By halftime, he had 28 points, and heading into the fourth, he had 45. He sealed the win with six crucial points in the final frame.<\/p>\n

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Another scoring masterclass for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander! <\/p>\n

\u26c8\ufe0f 51 PTS
\u26c8\ufe0f 5 REB
\u26c8\ufe0f 7 AST
\u26c8\ufe0f 5 3PM<\/p>\n

His 4th 50-PT game of the season gives the Thunder their 50th win of the season \u203c\ufe0f pic.twitter.com\/yUB0AdVgny<\/a><\/p>\n

— NBA (@NBA) March 4, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n