Following a loss last Friday to the Grizzlies, the Pelicans will look to get back in the win column against the Thunder tonight and they’ll likely need to slow down a very hot Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
The 24-year-old guard is well on his way to posting numerous career-bests, including points (31.1), assists (6.2), steals (1.7) and blocks (1.3). He’s also attempting the most field goals (21.3) and free throws (8.8) of his career without the efficiency taking a hit (51.5 FG%, 92.2 FT%).
Gilgeous-Alexander has been so good that his name swirled in MVP talk earlier this month.