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Oklahoma City's surrounding cast uplifts Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's atypical performance in win
OKC needed its supporting cast to help out the defending MVP on the offensive end on Tuesday night. They did just that to secure a win inside the Paycom Center.
A strong and crafty six-foot-six guard, SGA has no doubt become a nightmare for opposing defenses with his ability to shoot, get to the rim and get to the line. Last season, the former 11th-overall pick won MVP and led the Oklahoma City Thunder to the franchise's first championship, scoring a league-high 32.7 points per game.
SportsLine's proven computer model locked in its top NBA props for Tuesday, including Shai Gilgeous-Alexander over 32.5 points
Injuries are certain in a long season, but Gilgeous-Alexander softens the blow.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 29 points and the short-handed Oklahoma City Thunder beat the New Orleans Pelicans 104-95 to avoid their first three-game skid of the season.