With the Oklahoma City Thunder winning Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets, most people expected them to close out the series in the following game. However, the Nuggets had other plans in Game 6, winning 119-107 to force a Game 7 in this compelling series.
Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished the game with 32 points but couldn’t help the team close out the game. His MVP rival, Nikola Jokić, finished the game with 29 points, 14 rebounds, and eight assists.
Entering Game 7 at Paycom Center, OKC will have its work cut out to defeat the 2023 NBA champions. Let’s look at how SGA’s impressive performance in the losing effort.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Denver Nuggets: Game 6 Stats
| Minutes | Points | Rebounds | Assists | FG% | 3P% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34:45 | 32 | 3 | 6 | 11/16 | 2/4 |
Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Nuggets: How Did SGA Perform in Game 6?
Unlike most games in this series, Gilgeous-Alexander started strong, shooting 4-of-6 from the field. He scored 14 points in the first half, showcasing every bit of his offensive arsenal. From mid-range jumpers to drives to the rim, Gilgeous-Alexander continued to score with ease.
He hit one three-pointer in the first half, going 50.0% from beyond the arc. But one thing that became an issue was his foul trouble. With 1:29 left in the first half, he picked up his fourth foul, which became a cause for concern.
The Nuggets went on a 9-3 run to end the half, and the foul trouble certainly hurt OKC’s chances to keep their lead.
Likewise, he started strong in the second half. He had a pretty play when he penetrated through the lane, only for him to stop, get the defender out of the way, and score a mid-range jumper. SGA excited the fans with his impressive footwork.
As usual, he went to the charity stripe 11 times and knocked down eight free throws. But he didn’t have his normal impact on the boards, grabbing just three rebounds.
Gilgeous-Alexander ended the game with 32 points, while shooting 68.8% from the floor. Unfortunately for SGA and the Thunder, his strong performance came in a losing effort and now OKC faces a do-or-die Game 7.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Nuggets: Head-to-Head Career Stats
Gilgeous-Alexander, the frontrunner for MVP this season, continues to excite fans with his stunning play. In this series against the Nuggets, SGA has been playing lights out, averaging 28.2 points while shooting 48.5% from the field.
Throughout his career, SGA has put up impressive numbers against the Nuggets. In 24 games, Gilgeous-Alexander has averaged 22.0 points, 5.8 assists, and 4.9 rebounds.
Gilgeous-Alexander’s Last 10 games vs. the Nuggets
- Oct 24, 2024 – 28 pts, 7 rebs, 8 asts
- Nov 06, 2024 – 28 pts, 2 rebs, 6 asts
- Mar 09, 2025 – 40 pts, 8 rebs, 5 asts
- Mar 10, 2025 – 25 pts, 3 rebs, 7 asts
- May 05, 2025 – 33 pts, 10 rebs, 8 asts
- May 07, 2025 – 34 pts, 4 rebs, 8 asts
- May 09, 2025 – 18 pts, 13 rebs, 7 asts
- May 11, 2025 – 25 pts, 6 rebs, 6 asts
- May 13, 2025 – 31 pts, 6 rebs, 7 asts
- May 15, 2025 – 32 pts, 3 rebs, 6 asts
