After finding themselves down 19 points in the first quarter, the Oklahoma City Thunder mounted an incredible comeback before falling to Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets in overtime.
Thanks to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s defensive efforts, the Thunder’s franchise guard is set to breathe rarefied air alongside some of the NBA’s greats.
With over 35 points in four of his last games and the Thunder competing for victories on a nightly basis once again, Gilgeous-Alexander is being mentioned in the same breath as some of the league s top players.
After a hard fought battle with the Wizards, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knocked down a step-back three to give the Thunder a one-point lead with one second left in the game.