{"id":14898,"date":"2025-01-23T08:47:28","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T07:47:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=14898"},"modified":"2025-01-29T17:46:50","modified_gmt":"2025-01-29T16:46:50","slug":"shai-gilgeous-alexander-widens-the-mvp-race-gap-with-a-career-high-night-against-jazz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/shai-gilgeous-alexander-widens-the-mvp-race-gap-with-a-career-high-night-against-jazz\/","title":{"rendered":"Shai Gilgeous-Alexander widens the MVP race gap with a career-high night against Jazz"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander heated the MVP race as the Oklahoma City star erupted for his first career 50-point game on Wednesday. His outstanding performance helped the West-leading Thunder to a 123-114 home win over the Utah Jazz. <\/p><p>Shai&rsquo;s previous career high was 45, accomplished twice earlier this season. On this day, his idol <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/on-this-day-kobe-bryant-drops-81-points\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Kobe Bryant dropped 81 points<\/a> in 2006 and Gilgeous-Alexander achieved a career-high on the same day. Aside from him, only Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook have scored 50 points in a single game in franchise history.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">SHAI TONIGHT:<br><br>54 POINTS (CAREER-HIGH)<br>8 REBOUNDS<br>5 ASSISTS<br>17\/35 FG<br>17\/18 FT<br><br>MVP&hellip; MVP&hellip; MVP &#128293; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fS0xhvFGqj\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/fS0xhvFGqj<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/LegionHoops\/status\/1882269452978532428?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>January 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p><strong>Also Read: <\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/on-this-day-in-2015-klay-thompson-set-an-nba-record-for-the-most-points-in-a-quarter\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>On This Day in 2015, Klay Thompson set an NBA record for the most points in a quarter, a 37-point third period against the Sacramento Kings<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nba-paris-games-2025-schedule-start-time-live-streaming-details-and-more\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>NBA Paris Games 2025: Schedule, start time, live streaming details and more<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/warriors-vs-kings-how-many-points-did-stephen-curry-score-tonight-full-stats-vs-kings\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Warriors vs Kings: How many points did Stephen Curry score tonight? Full stats vs Kings<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Unfolding Gilgeous-Alexander&rsquo;s record-breaking night <\/h2><p>Gilgeous-Alexander scored 23 points in the first half and Oklahoma City held a 57-55 lead at the break. He scored 18 points in the OKC&rsquo;s 38-point third quarter. When the former Kentucky student returned to fourth after a short break, he hit a 3-pointer to secure his career night. <\/p><p>Gilgeous-Alexander scored 13 points in the final quarter and helped the Thunder regain the lead when the game was tied at 106 points with just five minutes remaining. Gilgeous-Alexander made a fadeaway jumper in the lane to cross the 50-point mark. Oklahoma City had a 17-8 run in the end to wrap up the game. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">\"Had a few more points tonight, but nothing special.\"<br><br>Shai's keeping the focus on the work after his first-career 50-PT game &#128175; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FKelv0ytkN\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/FKelv0ytkN<\/a><\/p>&mdash; NBA (@NBA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NBA\/status\/1882274787898036541?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>January 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander talked to the media on his career high 54 points, <em>&ldquo;I feel like I wasn&rsquo;t my best tonight regardless of what the scoreboard says. I feel like I&rsquo;ve had better games this season.&rdquo;<\/em><\/p><p>The two-time NBA All-Star attempted a career-high 35 shots and went 17 of 18 from the free throw line. He tallied 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks. <\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shai Gilgeous-Alexander favorites to win MVP this season<\/h3><p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is rightfully running away with the MVP and the Thunder star has increased the gap with his MVP rivals, <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/nikola-jokic-creates-nba-history\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Nikola Jokic<\/a>, who dropped four straight triple-doubles without playing the fourth quarter. <\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is -600 to win MVP<br><br>That&rsquo;s an 85% implied probability &#128563; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/EP4IHmpFR0\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/EP4IHmpFR0<\/a><\/p>&mdash; TF (@ThunderFocus) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ThunderFocus\/status\/1882280240162165057?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>January 23, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>As per betting odds, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is -600 to win the NBA&rsquo;s Most Valuable Player award. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 32 points per game on 60%-35%-90% shooting splits. It&rsquo;s a bonkers season for the 26-year-old guard, who is sitting atop the league&rsquo;s most recent MVP ladder. <\/p><p><strong>NBA MVP Rankings 2024-25:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander &ndash; Oklahoma City Thunder<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2. Nikola Joki&#263; &ndash; Denver Nuggets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>3. Giannis Antetokounmpo &ndash; Milwaukee Bucks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4. Karl-Anthony Towns &ndash; New York Knicks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5. Victor Wembanyama &ndash; San Antonio Spurs<\/li>\n<\/ul><p>Shai&rsquo;s career night on Wednesday has solidified his standing in the <a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/shai-gilgeous-alexander-reaches-new-high-as-thunder-gets-even-with-a-blowout-win-over-cavaliers\/\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>MVP ladder<\/a> and he is the frontrunner to become Most Valuable Player of this season. The Thunder will take on the Nets, Blazers and Warriors next. Gilgeous-Alexander can eye even bigger numbers in upcoming games. <\/p><p>Image Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is -600 to win NBA&#8217;s Most Valuable Player award.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":11,"featured_media":14899,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_mux_skip_reasons":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[647,1476,1117,109],"class_list":["post-14898","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-nba","tag-nba-2024-25","tag-nba-mvp","tag-oklahoma-city-thunder","tag-shai-gilgeous-alexander"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v23.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander widens the MVP race gap 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