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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's GW Shot vs. Knicks Wows Fans as Thunder Clinch Playoff Spot

Andrew PetersApril 1, 2024

NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 31: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder scores the game winning basket during the game against the New York Knicks on March 31, 2024 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2024 NBAE (Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via Getty Images)
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander propelled the Oklahoma City Thunder to clinching a playoff berth with a game-winning shot against the New York Knicks on Sunday night.

With the Thunder trailing 112-11 late, Gilgeous-Alexander hit a fadeaway shot off the inbound pass, leaving the Knicks with just one second to respond. Jalen Brunson's game-winning shot attempt came up short.

Bleacher Report @BleacherReport

SGA GAME WINNER AT MSG 🔥 <a href="https://t.co/N6TistCgHi">pic.twitter.com/N6TistCgHi</a>

Gilgeous-Alexander had 19 points in the win, and the Thunder improved to 52-22, becoming the second team in the West to clinch a playoff spot along with the Denver Nuggets.

Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander are you kidding me?!

Joel Lorenzi @jxlorenzi

Oh my. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander from the baseline to remove Jalen Brunson from his glory.

Clemente Almanza @CAlmanza1007

SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER

Ky Carlin @Ky_Carlin

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is cold. Man, what a shot.

Malika Andrews @malika_andrews

What a shot by SGA. <br><br>Fun finish in Madison Square Garden!

Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam

SGA is ridiculous. I know that team has virtually zero playoff experience and a lot of people think that it makes them vulnerable in the playoffs, but I just don't see him being remotely intimidated by any sort of big moment

Royce Young @royceyoung

Thunder beat the Knicks 113-112. SGA hits a game-winner with 1.8 seconds left. <br><br>- Dub: 33-4-8 (14-18 shooting)<br>- SGA: 19 and 3 assists<br>- Giddey: 16-13-12<br><br>Thunder officially clinch a playoff berth, only spending three seasons out of the playoffs.

Trill Withers @TylerIAm

SGA 😮‍💨

Brandon Rahbar @BrandonRahbar

SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER.<br><br>In his first game back from injury, SGA hits a long turnaround 2 from the baseline to give OKC the 113-112 lead.<br><br>1.8 seconds to go.

Now having clinched a playoff spot, the Thunder will try and clinch the top seed in the West. Oklahoma City holds sole possession of first place now, but the Nuggets are just behind at 52-23. If the Thunder can ride the momentum of an exciting win on Sunday, they could close out the season strong and earn the No. 1 seed.

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