Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Powers Thunder with 33 Points in Victory Over Kings

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 113-99 victory over the Kings on Wednesday, tallying 33 points (12-24 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 8-10 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, and two steals in 36 minutes. As the driving force behind the Thunder, who finished with the best record in the Western Conference (57-25) in 2023-24 and reached the Western Conference Finals, Gilgeous-Alexander was the MVP runner-up last season. He averaged career highs in assists (6.2), steals (2.0), and field-goal percentage (53.5%), leading the league in total steals (150) and made free throws (567). The Thunder recently traded Josh Giddey for Alex Caruso and added Isaiah Hartenstein, changes that may benefit other players but solidify SGA's status as an elite fantasy asset and the team's clear No. 1 option.