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Best Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Picks for Nuggets vs. Thunder Game 2 Today

Thunder PG Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a top pick for tonight’s Nuggets vs. Thunder Game 2 in the NBA Playoffs.
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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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Find more player picks for tonight’s NBA Playoff games in the NBA DFS Cheat Sheet here.

Let's look at the top picks for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to target on PrizePicks.   

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

Best SGA Picks Tonight - Thunder vs. Nuggets

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.

There are many player stat projections to pick from on PrizePicks NBA  — from points, rebounds, assists, threes, and combos — so you can build your Lineup however you like.

Just pick More or Less on at least two player stat projections to build your Lineup on PrizePicks. Check out the Playbook daily for more NBA DFS picks and analysis throughout the NBA Playoffs.

about the author

Eric’s expertise is in the NBA and NFL. He formerly wrote for The Action Network about topics such as the NBA Draft, WNBA, and USA men’s basketball. Eric has written for numerous media platforms including Sports Illustrated, FanSided, and BuzzFeed.

Eric is from New York and is a graduate of St. John’s University, and is a fan of the New York Knicks and New York Giants. Also a hip-hop enthusiast and enjoys a good album!

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