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SGA Dominates Clutch, Wins NBA Award
22 Apr
Summary
- Gilgeous-Alexander led the league in clutch points with 175.
- Oklahoma City Thunder had a league-best +92 in clutch minutes.
- Jamal Murray and Anthony Edwards were second and third in voting.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been recognized as the NBA Clutch Player of the Year, earning the prestigious award with an overwhelming majority of 96 first-place votes. His clutch-time performance was a significant factor in the Oklahoma City Thunder achieving an impressive 64-win season.
Gilgeous-Alexander led the entire league in clutch situations, averaging 6.5 points and accumulating a total of 175 clutch points. This stellar play contributed to the Thunder's league-best +92 rating in clutch minutes and a strong 20-7 record in those critical periods.
Denver Nuggets' Jamal Murray secured second place in the voting, trailing Gilgeous-Alexander by a narrow margin, while Minnesota Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards rounded out the top three. Other notable players receiving votes included Cade Cunningham, Jalen Brunson, and Nikola Jokic.
