The Thunder defeated the Mavericks 117-95 at home, and the focus of this game was undoubtedly Sia Gilgeous-Alexander, or SGA for short. The lad was really on fire tonight, chipped in 29 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists, plus 1 steal and 2 blocks, can you believe it? Not to mention anything else, is there a bit of a "No. 1 point guard in the league" posture just for this performance?
Let's talk about his free throws first, he stood on the free throw line 11 times in the half and 13 times in the whole game, this is the rhythm that will scare the opponent! 13-of-11, which is a respectable percentage of free throws. This can't help but remind people of the "free throw king" Harden, did SGA also use free throws to tell us tonight that he is the boss on the court?
At every juncture of the game, SGA had a wonderful performance. He scored 19 points in the first half and helped the Thunder build a lead. Especially the layup after passing the pass, he was so handsome that he had no friends, and the screams of the audience on the court came and went. In the third quarter, in the face of Doncic's Mavericks, SGA bombarded the outside with three parts, scoring 10 points in a single quarter, not only that, but his passing and rebounding were also extremely critical, helping the Thunder further expand their lead.
In the final quarter, although SGA sat on the bench for a while to rest, as soon as he returned to the court, he immediately helped his teammates score through consecutive assists, which really made the opponent cry without tears! In the final minutes of the game, it was basically into the so-called "garbage time", and SGA's performance made the game lose suspense early.
After the game, there was a lot of talk from the media and fans about SGA's performance. Many are beginning to compare him to the league's top point guards. Many Mavericks fans have even started to express their displeasure with SGA's frequent free throws on social media, but can SGA be blamed for this? People are just skilled, do they still have to show mercy?
Tonight's SGA is not only a score-making machine, but also an all-powerful warrior. He has been impeccable on the offensive end and has been a frequent nuisance on the defensive end. This kind of all-round performance really makes people ask: Isn't this the standard for the league's No. 1 point guard?
Of course, there were subtle moments in the game, with SGA and his teammate Jay Wei both seemingly battling injuries, and occasionally a hint of pain could be seen in their expressions. But even so, they continued to fight, showing the professionalism and tenacity of the professionals.
As for the tactical level, the Thunder's three-point shooting strategy tonight was quite well executed, and SGA played a pivotal role in it. Not only can he shoot himself, but he also often attracts defenders and creates open space for his teammates to shoot. Does this sense of the overall situation on the court and the sense of reading the seconds of the game also verify his strength and vision as a top point guard?
In short, SGA's performance tonight was like a textbook basketball class, with both domineering solitary performance and tacit cooperation with teammates. His performances have forced the young defender to re-examine his future potential and leadership.
What do you guys, fans? Is SGA already making a push for the league's No. 1 point guard? Or is he already sitting in that position quietly, but we don't realize it yet? One game doesn't mean everything, but at least it shows that SGA has all the qualities to challenge for this peak.
There is no doubt that SGA's performance is worth savoring for every basketball fan. In the days to come, we will see him bring more amazing performances and continue to write his own legend on the NBA stage. Tonight, let's once again praise this talented young player and look forward to his continued excitement in the future!