Get lost in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s endless excellence on the offense, and you just might overlook the value he provides on the less glamorous side of the ball. Unwilling to allow his overtime takeover to be offense-only, Gilgeous-Alexander steps up to a high-profile challenge against Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry, mimicking his steps effectively enough to send his potential game-tying 3-pointer away with a swat before sequencing it with a transition layup to clinch the victory outright. In constructing one of the best games of his All-NBA caliber season, the Oklahoma City Thunder star exploded for 40 points — including 32 in the second half — with his versatility on display in the form of seven rebounds, six assists, two steals, two blocks, and a pair of 3-pointers on the way to a victory on November 18, 2023. · Nov 19, 2023