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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is clutch for OKC Thunder: Watch each game-winning shot he's made
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander doesn't shy away from the biggest moments.
The sixth-year guard made that clear on Sunday. OKC earned a 113-112 road victory over New York thanks to Gilgeous-Alexander, who drilled a game-winning shot from the baseline in the closing seconds.
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Gilgeous-Alexander continues to establish himself as a go-to closer since he arrived at OKC in 2019. Here's a look at each of his game winners over the years.
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Game-winning shots by OKC's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Dec. 26, 2020: OKC 109, Charlotte 107
The game seemed destined for overtime when Miles Bridges drilled a 3-pointer to tie the score at 107 with 10.3 seconds left.
But Gilgeous-Alexander had other plans. He pushed the ball up the floor, stopped on a dime and drilled a deep 2-pointer over Cody Martin with 1.4 seconds remaining.
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Dec. 18, 2021: OKC 104, Los Angeles Clippers 103
Gilgeous-Alexander got the last laugh over the Clippers, who shipped him off to the Thunder in a 2019 trade for Paul George .
Gilgeous-Alexander scored five points in the final 10.4 seconds, including a game-winning 3-pointer over Nicolas Batum with 0.9 seconds left.
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Nov. 16, 2022: OKC 121, Washington 120
Bradley Beal gave Washington a 120-118 lead with 6.7 seconds left, but Gilgeous-Alexander stole the show.
Gilgeous-Alexander used a stepback to separate himself from Monte Morris , and he sank a 3-pointer with 1.9 seconds remaining.
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Dec. 19, 2022: OKC 123, Portland 121
Tied at 121 with three seconds remaining, Gilgeous-Alexander played the role of the hero.
Jalen Williams inbounded the ball to Gilgeous-Alexander, who quickly elevated over Justise Winslow and connected on a mid-range jumper with 0.2 seconds left.
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Jan. 22, 2023: OKC 101, Denver 99
Tied at 99 with 11.2 seconds remaining, Aaron Gordon did all he could to prevent Gilgeous-Alexander from getting the inbound pass.
But Gilgeous-Alexander slipped away, caught a bounce pass from Josh Giddey and banked in a close-range jumper with nine seconds left.
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Dec. 16, 2023: OKC 118, Denver 117
Gilgeous-Alexander handed Denver another heartbreaking loss.
OKC trailed 117-116 with eight seconds left when Gilgeous-Alexander snagged a rebound and raced up the floor. He then spun away from Peyton Watson and drilled a mid-range shot with 1.1 seconds remaining.
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March 31, 2024: OKC 113, New York 112
Gilgeous-Alexander added to his collection of big-time buckets in the Big Apple.
OKC trailed 112-111 with 4.1 seconds remaining when Giddey inbounded the ball to Gilgeous-Alexander. He then took one dribble, elevated for a deep 2-pointer over Miles McBride and watched as it found the bottom of the net with 1.1 seconds left.
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