The Thunder lost Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals in heartbreaking fashion on Aaron Gordon’s game winning 3-pointer. Tonight, the Thunder will try to even the series against the Nuggets in Game 2 at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT.
Below, we’ll give you the top Shai Gilgeous-Alexander picks for Nuggets vs. Thunder tonight in the NBA Playoffs.
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Best Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Pick vs. Nuggets in NBA Playoffs
Here are the best SGA picks for Wednesday’s conference semifinals playoff game vs. the Nuggets.
Thunder PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — 33.5 Points
In his Game 1 performance on Tuesday, SGA dropped 33 points and shot 12-of-26 from the field. SGA is averaging 35.5 points in his last two games, and has shot the ball at a high volume in the postseason, attempting 24 or more shots in four out of his five games in the playoffs.
He’s averaging 23.6 field goal attempts per game so far, second behind only Jalen Brunson in the NBA Playoffs.
Gilgeous-Alexander also shot the ball well to start off the series against the Nuggets, as he converted on 46.2% of his shots. In the first round against the Grizzlies, as the Thunder swept Memphis, Gilgeous-Alexander only shot 40.2% from the field and 25% percent from 3-point range.
In order for the Thunder to have success in their series against the Nuggets, SGA’s shooting efficiency will need to improve. Over his last 16 games, Gilgeous-Alexander has only score 34 points or more in three games.
In four games vs. the Nuggets this year, Gilgeous-Alexander is shooting 49.4% from the field and averaging 30.3 points per game.
More Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Projections vs. Nuggets
Here are other top Shai Gilgeous-Alexander projections vs. the Nuggets tonight, via PrizePicks.
- 33.5 Points
- 5 Rebounds
- 7 Assists
- 55 Fantasy Score
- 1.5 3-Pointers Made (Goblin)
- 46.5 Pts+Rebs+Asts
- 12 FG Made
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The Thunder are at home against the Nuggets in Game 2, and look to win on their home floor to tie the series up in order to avoid going down 0-2.
With some of the top teams and players in the league in action such as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic on the other side, there’s no better time to cash in on your NBA knowledge on PrizePicks.
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