, in the 2024-25 NBA Finals G2 that ended today, Oklahoma City Thunder core player Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ushered in another milestone in his career. After scoring 6 points in the first quarter, his total score in a single season officially exceeded 3,000 points, becoming the 12th player in NBA history to accomplish this feat and ranking among the top scorers in history.

In the previous G1 game, although Alexander scored 38 points and performed brilliantly, the Thunder was eventually reversed by the Indiana Pacers and failed to get off to a good start. In this game, the Thunder adjusted their status in time and started with great momentum. Alexander played the full 12 minutes in the first quarter and led the team to a 6- point lead over the Pacers 26-20 , laying a good start for G2 .

Technical statistics show that Alexander made 2 of 5 shots in the first quarter , contributing 6 points, 3 assists and 2 rebounds. It was these 6 points that made his total score in the regular season and playoffs this season exceed 3,000 points, joining the historical ranks led by legendary stars such as Wilt Chamberlain, Michael Jordan , Elgin Baylor , Kobe Bryant and Bob McAdoo .

Alexander's performance was extremely efficient throughout the game. In his 36 minutes and 26 seconds of playing time, he made 11 of 12 shots , 1 of 4 three-pointers , and 11 of 12 free throws , scoring a game-high 34 points, and also had 5 rebounds, 8 assists, 4 steals and 1 block. He had outstanding performances on both offense and defense and was the biggest contributor to the team's victory.

What's more worth mentioning is that in the data released by the NBA after the game, Alexander set several records:

• Became the 12th player in NBA history to score more than 3,000 points in a single season (regular season + playoffs) ;

• In this season's playoffs, he scored at least 30 points in a single game 13 times , setting a new record in Thunder history;

• He scored 30+ points in 9 consecutive home games in the playoffs , tying Chamberlain for the first place in NBA history.

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As his personal performance continues to improve, Alexander is also steadily moving towards the " superstar " label. He is not only the biggest contributor to the Thunder's comeback to the finals this season, but also one of the most stable scoring points in the league.

The finals series is currently tied at 1-1 . In the next G3 , the Thunder will travel to Indiana to challenge the Pacers. Whether Alexander can continue his hot form and help the Thunder win the key battle is worth the expectations of all fans.