INDIANAPOLIS — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wasn't satisfied with just one MVP season.

So he delivered an MVP performance in the NBA Finals and is off to a superb start this season.

The three-time All-Star scored a career-high 55 points, 15 coming after regulation Thursday to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a second straight double-overtime win, this time over defending Eastern Conference champion Indiana 141-135.

Gilgeous-Alexander stayed aggressive, challenged defenders and made free throws for his fifth 50-point game, tying Russell Westbrook for most with the Thunder.

“ It was no different than any other night. I attack,” he said. “I'm always going downhill. I had to put my aggressive foot forward.”

Gilgeous-Alexander took advantage of a game that featured 70 total fouls on the player

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