What do you call it when you outscore expectations, rewrite history, and leave Michael Jordan in the dust—all before Game 3? You call it the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander experience. Through his first two games on the NBA’s biggest stage, SGA has poured in a jaw-dropping 72 points—more than any player ever in their Finals debut. 38 point explosion in Game 1, followed by 34 points in tonight’s Game 2 blowout win vs the Pacers. And yes, that includes LeBron. That includes Kobe. That includes His Airness. And this isn’t just a breakout, it’s a full-on basketball revelation unfolding in real time.
And he’s doing it with that same signature swagger—no screaming, no theatrics, just buckets. After Game 2’s 34-point clinic to even the series, it’s clear that Shai’s not here to shake hands. He’s here to rewrite the script. And just like that, the quiet MVP is now the loudest voice in these NBA Finals, averaging a stellar 36.0 points, 5.5 assists and 5.0 rebounds with 3.5 steals as the cherry on top on nearly 50.0% shooting from the field.
Remember when folks said OKC might not be ready? Shai didn’t. He’s rewriting what a Finals debut can look like, and doing it with the calm of a veteran and the numbers of a legend. What’s next? Maybe 40, or a ring? Only one way to find out! Come back here for more updates.
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