The Oklahoma City Thunder are off to a historic start in the 2025-26 NBA season , and much of the credit goes to reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander . In a double-overtime thriller against the Indiana Pacers on Thursday, SGA set a new career high with 55 points , surpassing his previous best of 54 points set last January against the Utah Jazz. He also added eight rebounds, five assists, two steals, and a block in 45 minutes of play.

A major highlight of Gilgeous-Alexander’s performance was his mastery at the free-throw line. He ended the game with 15-of-31 shooting with 23-of-26 free throws, a new career high for both free throws made and attempted in a single game.

These numbers contributed to another record: SGA now holds the record for the most free throws attempted in a two-

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