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For the first time in history, Alexander hit a new high of 55+26 free throws in consecutive double overtimes. He tied Westbrook with 50+ for the fifth time.

3:31pm, 24 October 2025【Basketball】

On October 24, during the NBA regular season, the Thunder narrowly defeated the Pacers. In this game, the Thunder played double overtime again. Two games in the new season went into overtime (the first team in NBA history to open consecutive games with double overtime). This shows that SGA's dominance has indeed declined without Jaywee, but SGA's personal data is still furious, reaching its first career single-game high of 55+.

SGA scored 35 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists in the opening game. He scored 30 points and 12 free throws in the second half. In the second overtime, he also relied on free throws to defeat the Rockets. SGA is the league's top foul maker. Durant's Rockets debut was punished by SGA.

In this game, SGA started with a strong start✊️ in the first quarter, 2 of 3 + free throws, 6 of 7, 10 points, 1 rebound and 1 steal. In 16 minutes of halftime, 5 of 8 + free throws, 11 of 12, 21 points, 3 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 1 block, yes, 12 free throws in the first half!

SGA has already scored 20+ in the first half. He has scored 20+ in 74 consecutive games. He is only 5 games away from Oscar Robertson, who is third in history with 79 games.

The third quarter is a quarter where SGA has fewer free throws. In 9 minutes, he made 3 of 7 + 3 of 3 three-pointers + 1 of 1 of free throws and scored 8 points and 2 rebounds. After three quarters, SGA has scored 29 points. It seems that SGA will get 30+ in this campaign. It depends on whether it can win the final victory.

At the beginning of the last quarter, SGA hit a three-pointer from the outside and completed 30+ points. After SGA was replaced, the Pacers overtook the Thunder by 3 points to stop the Thunder. SGA failed to make two mid-range shots, but still committed a foul and made two free throws. The third mid-range shot was reduced to 1 point. SGA broke through two people to take the lead. SGA was fouled and made two free throws (3 of 8 + 4 of 6 free throws in the final quarter to score 11 points). Sika tied the mid-range shot and SGA missed a three-pointer.

In overtime, SGA continued to miss three-pointers. Sika made one of two free throws but Walker rebounded the offensive rebound. Marcellin broke through and SGA fouled again. SGA fouled again. Mitchell made a key 2+1 tie. SGA broke through and scored a key goal. In 25.6 seconds, SGA went ahead and scored a key goal. Marcellin tied the game in double overtime.

In the second overtime, SGA caused Marcelin to foul 2+1 for the sixth time. SGA stopped the Pacers with a left-hand layup. Wiggins' two three-pointers helped the Thunder seal the victory.

In 35 minutes of SGA, they made 15 of 31 shots, 2 of 5 three-pointers, and 23 of 26 free throws. They scored 55 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. It was another free throw battle. The Thunder tied Westbrook with 50 points for the fifth time in his career, the first 50 points in the new NBA season, and SGA set a new career scoring record.

source:vn 7m sport