Thunder's Key Flaw Revealed in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 52-Point Performance Against Warriors
The Oklahoma City Thunder struggles offensively despite a stellar performance from SGA, highlighting their need for additional shot creators.
On Wednesday, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 52 points in a 116-109 loss against the Golden State Warriors. Below is a statistical breakdown of how crucial he was to the Thunder’s offense:
- Gilgeous-Alexander made 22.2% of Oklahoma City’s 3-pointers (2 out of 9).
- He scored 45.2% of Oklahoma City’s 2-pointers (14 out of 31).
- He accounted for 47.7% of Oklahoma City’s total points (52 out of 109).
- He hit 90% of their free throws (18 out of 20).
Jalen Williams also stepped up, scoring 26 points in the game. However, the other three starters contributed only 10 points on 5-of-23 shooting. Isaiah Joe came off the bench with 17 points, relying heavily on the 3-pointers created by Gilgeous-Alexander’s efforts. This reliance on two players highlights a major flaw in Oklahoma City’s strategy. The Thunder need to address their offensive consistency to be competitive, especially heading into playoff season. As they seek another shot creator, the options may be limited due to current market conditions.
