Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stats today: 55-point eruption caps a scorching start to 2025–26
Two games in, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has detonated the early-season leaderboard. After dropping a career-high 55 points in a double-overtime win at Indiana on October 24, the reigning MVP is averaging 45.0 points per game while carrying Oklahoma City to a 2–0 start—both in double OT.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander 2025–26 game log (to date)
| Date (ET) | Opponent | Result | MIN | PTS | FG | 3P | FT |
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| Oct 23 | at Pacers | W 141–135 (2OT) | 45 | 55 | 15–31 | 2–7 | 23–26 |
| Oct 21 | vs Rockets | W 125–124 (2OT) | 47 | 35 | 12–26 | 1–9 | 10–14 |
Through two games: 45.0 PPG, 27–57 FG (47.4%), 3–16 3P (18.8%), 33–40 FT (82.5%), 46.0 MPG. The Pacers game also included 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and a block in 45 minutes.
Early-season trends from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s stats
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Free-throw dominance: 40 attempts in two nights (26 in Indiana) underscores how often he forces contact. Even with heavy minutes, his 82.5% at the line is preserving efficiency.
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Shot profile holding: A modest 3-point volume (8.0 attempts per game) with most damage coming from drives, the mid-range, and whistle pressure—true to his MVP blueprint.
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Workload and clutch: 92 combined minutes across two games, both extended into a second overtime. He’s already banked high-leverage reps while keeping turnovers under control late.
Where this puts Shai Gilgeous-Alexander historically—for now
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Career high: The 55 at Indiana sets a new personal best. It also adds another 50+ to his tally, pushing him into rare territory among active guards.
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Franchise marks: The outburst places him alongside the most explosive single-game scorers in Oklahoma City history and keeps pace with the franchise leaders in 50-point games.
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Opening-week rarity: With the Thunder going to double overtime in each of their first two games—and winning both—Shai’s minutes and usage are unusual for October and speak to his conditioning.
How the new numbers compare to last season’s MVP pace
Last season he led the league at 32.7 PPG on 51.9% FG, adding 6.4 AST, 5.0 REB, 1.7 STL, 1.0 BLK. The early spike to 45.0 PPG reflects an overtime-inflated sample, but the attempt rate (28.5 FGA + 20.0 FTA per game) suggests the same core engine: foul pressure, mid-range craft, and closeout reads rather than high-volume threes.
What to watch next in Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s stat line
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3-point rhythm: He’s 3-for-16 so far; even a small correction changes the true shooting picture quickly.
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Assist environment: With defenses tilting harder after the 55, look for kickouts to lift his assist average without sacrificing efficiency.
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Free-throw sustainability: Maintaining ~15–20 FTA in regulation games is unrealistic; where he settles (likely 9–11) will define his scoring average.
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Steals/blocks: His hands and length traditionally juice impact metrics; watch for stocks (STL+BLK) to normalize as minutes stabilize.
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Usage vs. depth: If bench scoring continues to pop, expect late-game usage to stay high while early quarters distribute touches more evenly.
Quick reference: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s current snapshot
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2025–26 (through Oct 24): 2 GP, 45.0 PPG, 47.4% FG, 18.8% 3P, 82.5% FT, 46.0 MPG
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Last season (MVP): 32.7 PPG, 51.9% FG, 6.4 APG, 5.0 RPG, 1.7 SPG, 1.0 BPG
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Career best game: 55 points (Oct 24, 2025, at IND)
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