SGA’s Finals Takeover! Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Is Defining the 2025 NBA Championship Run

 

Finals Debut & Game-by‑Game Breakdowns

Game 1 (June 6) – 38 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 3 steals.
SGA burst onto the Finals stage with a stellar debut, marking the third‑most points ever in a Finals debut and instantly making history.

Game 2 (June 8) – 34 points, 8 assists, 5 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block.
He tied a record for 72 points in his first two Finals games, surpassing Allen Iverson’s mark and cementing his status as a Finals force.

Game 3 & 4: Resilience and Heroics

• Game 3 (June 11) – OKC lost but SGA continued his assertive play with 38, 34, and 38-point outings in Games 1–3, averaging 32 PPG, 6 RPG, 5 APG across these games.

• Game 4 (June 13) – Stood out with 35 points (12‑for‑24 FG, 10‑for‑10 FT) and zero assists—a performance unmatched since Jerry West.

  • His 15 points in the last 4:38 delivered the comeback win (111‑104), leveling the series at 2–2.

Overall Finals Stats

• Averaging approximately 32.0 PPG, 6.0 RPG, 5.0 APG in the first three Finals games.

• Through 19 playoff games (including earlier rounds), he’s posting 30.1 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 6.6 APG — massive all-around production.

Milestones & Impact

• Joined the elite 3,000‑point club combining regular season and playoffs—one of just a dozen players to do so.

• Earned Western Conference Finals MVP, propelling OKC to their first Finals since 2012.

• His Game 4 display—zero assists with 35 points—mirrored Jerry West’s rare stat line, illustrating his take‑over scoring ability.

What It All Means

SGA isn't just lighting it up; he’s dominating every facet—scoring, playmaking, defense, and leadership. His Finals performances are already Hall‑of‑Famish, blending historic scoring with clutch game-winners. Oklahoma City leans on him as their engine, and his consistency under Finals pressure is extraordinary.

What’s Next?

• With the series tied 2–2, Game 5 back in OKC on June 16 is critical.

• Expect Indy to focus defensive schemes on SGA—but his versatility means he can counter through drives, mid-range, and free throws.

• If he continues this pace, a serious Finals MVP run is in motion.

Stay tuned: SGA is not just playing in the Finals—he is defining them.