Replica Legend, Thunder Alexander once again sets unprecedented finals data since West

In Game 4 of the 2025 NBA Finals, Shay Gilgers-Alexander led the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 111-104 victory over the Indiana Pacers on Friday night, completing a Jerry West-style classic performance.

In this key game, Gilgers Alexander played for 40 minutes and showed extraordinary scoring ability. He scored 35 points in the game, and contributed 3 rebounds, 3 steals and 1 block. His shooting performance was excellent, with 12 goals in 24 shots, 1 of 4 three-pointers, and even made 10 free throws.

This brilliant data has made him one of the few players in NBA Finals history who have achieved this since West. According to StatMuse, they are the only two players in league history who scored 35 points in the finals without any assists, and Gilgers Alexander's performance is legendary.

Entering the final quarter, the Thunder faced a challenge and lagged behind the opponent Pacers 80-87. If they lose this game, they will be behind the series 1-3, which is a situation that the team cannot bear. At this critical moment, Gilgers Alexander stood up to help the team reverse the situation. He contributed 15 points in the fourth quarter, accounting for almost half of the Thunder's score in the last 12 minutes, ensuring the team secured the victory, limiting the Pacers' shooting percentage by only 17%.

In addition, four players in the Thunder scored in double digits and performed quite impressively. Jaylen Williams contributed 27 points, 7 rebounds and 3 assists, making 8 of 18 shots in the game, and all hit 11 of the free throw lines. Alex Caruso followed closely behind, handing out excellent statistics of 20 points and 5 steals, while Chet Homgren scored 14 points and 15 rebounds.

Next, the Thunder, led by Shea Gilgers-Alexander, will face the Pacers at home, striving to gain a 3-2 lead in the fifth game. The game is scheduled to be held at 8:30 pm ET on June 16.