Historical level! 20+ free throws in the single game in the division final: O Neal was on the list 3 times, and King No. 24 free throws

G1 in the 2025 NBA Western Conference Finals, the Thunder defeated the Timberwolves 114-88, and Shay Gilgers Alexander (SGA) completely tore the opponent's defense with a comprehensive performance of 31 points, 5 rebounds, 9 assists and 3 steals.

What is even more shocking is that he stood on the free throw line 14 times in the game, hitting 11 goals, with a plus-negative value of up to +20, becoming the number one hero of the Thunder's victory.

However, Alexander's ability to make fouls was also controversial after the game, but his 14+ free throws have occurred in NBA history in a total of 146 times, but only 9 times in 20+, of which O'Neal alone had 3 seats, and legendary stars such as James, Nowitzki, and Barkley also performed similar performances:

O'Neal (G1 in the 2000 Western Conference Finals) - 13 of 27 free throws, 41 points, 11 rebounds, 7 assists and 5 blocks, the Lakers 109-94 Trail Blazers.

O'Neal (G3 in the 2000 Western Conference Finals) - 8 free throws, 22 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks, the Lakers defeated their opponent 100-89.

Nowitzki (G1 in the Western Conference Finals in 2011) - 24 free throws, 48 ​​points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks, the Mavericks 121-112 Thunder.

Barkley (G5 in the Western Conference Finals, 19 free throws, 44 points and 24 rebounds, the Suns 123-110 Supersonics. James (2009 Eastern Conference Final G2) - made 18 of 24 free throws, 41 points, 7 rebounds and 9 assists, the Cavaliers 89-99 Magic. O'Neal (G3 in the Western Conference Finals in 2004) - 8 free throws, 22 points, 17 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 blocks, the Lakers 100-89 Timberwolves

It is worth noting that Alexander is the only player to enter the list as a "non-center" in the past 15 years.

In this game, Alexander not only used breakthroughs to create damage, but also hit a free throw at critical moments, completely ineffective the Timberwolves' defensive strategy. Although his 14 free throws did not enter the "20+ club", they were enough to make the opponent desperate. In contrast, Timberwolves core Edwards scored only 4 free throws, with 15 points in the whole game, plus or negative value -28, and was completely suppressed on both ends of the offense and defense.

However, compared to his predecessors, Alexander's free throw has caused a lot of controversy, and the US media have collectively spoke out against him.