Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Deemed unlikely to play before the game and at less than 100 percent during it, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander proved once more that when the task merely requires getting a bucket, even improbable odds remain tilted in his favor. One act of greatness away from overcoming both the New York Knicks and the injury bug, the two-time All-Star adds to his clutch résumé, freeing himself to receive an inbounds pass along the left baseline. Decisive in his move with only four seconds remaining, the Oklahoma City Thunder star raises up, burying a crowd-silencing 15-footer over Miles McBride’s outstretched arms, securing the victory on March 31, 2024. Hampered by a stubborn quadriceps injury, Gilgeous-Alexander put toughness on display during a 19-point, three-assist, one-steal performance along with one 3-pointer, helping the up-and-coming Thunder punch their ticket into the postseason for the first time since 2020 along the way.