{"id":704003,"date":"2026-05-30T09:21:08","date_gmt":"2026-05-30T09:21:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/704003\/"},"modified":"2026-05-30T09:21:08","modified_gmt":"2026-05-30T09:21:08","slug":"shai-gilgeous-alexander-game-7-history-career-win-loss-record-best-performances-more-for-thunder-star-in-winner-take-all-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/704003\/","title":{"rendered":"Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Game 7 history: Career win-loss record, best performances, more for Thunder star in winner-take-all games"},"content":{"rendered":"

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s emergence as an NBA MVP and Finals MVP didn’t happen overnight \u2014 year-after-year, he developed into more of an all-around star for the Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Already on a ton of exclusive all-time lists and building an early Hall of Fame case, Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder to a championship in 2025, becoming the centerpiece of a franchise that has blossomed into a potential dynasty-level threat.<\/p>\n

In order to reach those levels, however, Gilgeous-Alexander has been tested on some massive playoff stages \u2014 including multiple Game 7s.<\/p>\n

Here’s a full look at Gilgeous-Alexander’s record and performances in Game 7s.<\/p>\n

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Has Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played in a Game 7?<\/p>\n

Yes, Gilgeous-Alexander has played in multiple Game 7s in his NBA career, all with the Thunder.<\/p>\n

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How many Game 7s has Shai Gilgeous-Alexander played in?<\/p>\n

Gilgeous-Alexander has competed with Oklahoma City in three Game 7s.<\/p>\n

His first came in 2020, and prior to the 2026 Western Conference Finals against the Spurs<\/a>, his most recent Game 7 was in the 2025 NBA Finals against the Pacers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Game 7 record<\/p>\n

After losing his first career Game 7 in 2020, Gilgeous-Alexander has guided the Thunder to consecutive wins in do-or-die matchups.<\/p>\n

Both of his previous Game 7 wins came during Oklahoma City’s 2025 run to the championship.<\/p>\n

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Game 7 stats<\/p>\n

Here’s a look at Gilgeous-Alexander’s averages in Game 7s:<\/p>\n

PPG:\u00a027.7RPG:\u00a03.7APG:\u00a06.7SPG:\u00a02.0BPG:\u00a01.0FG%:\u00a045.6%3PT%:\u00a040.0%FT%:\u00a092.0%<\/p>\n

And here’s a breakdown of each Gilgeous-Alexander performance in a Game 7:<\/p>\n

2020 First Round, Thunder vs. Rockets<\/p>\n

Gilgeous-Alexander’s first career Game 7 came in his first season with the Thunder following a trade from the Clippers<\/a>.<\/p>\n

With a veteran group around him, including Chris Paul, Steven Adams and Danilo Gallinari, Gilgeous-Alexander went for 19 points in Game 7 of the first round against the Rockets<\/a>. Long before he had become an MVP, the guard had averaged 19.0 points and 5.9 rebounds per game in the regular season.<\/p>\n

However, a James Harden-Russell Westbrook-led Rockets unit was too much for Oklahoma City in the bubble. Houston escaped with a 104-102 win in Game 7 of the first round, with Westbrook dropping 20 points.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

2025 Second Round, Thunder vs. Nuggets<\/p>\n

By 2025, Gilgeous-Alexander was much more of a proven superstar. He guided Oklahoma City back to the playoffs in 2023-24 before a second-round exit, then in 2024-25, fully broke out by winning MVP on a 68-win team.<\/p>\n

Still, the Thunder had their hands full with Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets<\/a> in the second round. It took a full seven games for Oklahoma City to best Denver, which won a title just two seasons prior.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Gilgeous-Alexander was excellent in Game 7 at home, dropping 35 points, four assists and three steals, and the Thunder claimed a massive win with a final score of 125-93.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

2025 NBA Finals, Thunder vs. Pacers<\/p>\n

In order to win his first championship, Gilgeous-Alexander had to go the full distance against Tyrese Haliburton and the Pacers in the 2025 Finals.<\/p>\n

With Haliburton’s clutch efforts and Indiana’s depth giving the Thunder a run for their money, the series went to a Game 7 in Oklahoma City. And in front of the home fans, the Thunder didn’t disappoint \u2014 although Haliburton’s Achilles tear in the game left the Pacers’ offense struggling.<\/p>\n

Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 29 points and 12 assists in a 103-91 Thunder win, and they hoisted the Larry O’Brien Trophy.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n

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