Luka Doncic vs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder: Stats, Projections and Game Preview | Western Semifinals Game 2
The NBA slate on Thursday includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's Oklahoma City Thunder (57-25) playing at home against Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks (50-32) at Paycom Center. The opening tip is at 9:30 PM ET.
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Thunder vs. Mavericks Game Info
- Game Day: Thursday, May 9, 2024
- Game Time: 9:30 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
- Arena: Paycom Center
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Luka Doncic Fantasy Comparison
| Stat | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Luka Doncic |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fantasy Pts | 3721.5 | 4167.4 |
| Fantasy Pts Per Game | 49.6 | 59.5 |
| Fantasy Rank | 5 | 1 |
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Luka Doncic Insights
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander & the Thunder
- Gilgeous-Alexander puts up 30.1 points, 5.5 boards and 6.2 assists per game. Defensively, he averages 2.0 steals (first in NBA) and 0.9 blocks.
- The Thunder's +608 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 7.4 points per game) is a result of scoring 120.1 points per game (third in the NBA) while allowing 112.7 per outing (11th in the league).
- Oklahoma City averages 42.0 rebounds per game (27th in the league) while conceding 44.7 per contest to its opponents. It is outrebounded by 2.7 boards per game.
- The Thunder make 13.3 three-pointers per game (eighth-most in the league) compared to their opponents' 13.4. They shoot 38.9% from deep while their opponents hit 36.1% from long range.
- Oklahoma City wins the turnover battle by 3.2 per game, committing 11.8 (fourth in the league) while its opponents average 15.0.
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Luka Doncic & the Mavericks
- Doncic's averages for the season are 33.9 points, 9.2 rebounds and 9.8 assists, making 48.7% of his shots from the floor and 38.2% from beyond the arc, with 4.1 triples per game (second in NBA).
- The Mavericks have a +181 scoring differential, topping opponents by 2.3 points per game. They're putting up 117.9 points per game, seventh in the league, and are allowing 115.6 per outing to rank 20th in the NBA.
- Dallas loses the rebound battle by 2.2 boards on average. It collects 42.9 rebounds per game, 21st in the league, while its opponents grab 45.1.
- The Mavericks connect on 14.6 three-pointers per game (third-most in the league) at a 36.9% rate (13th in NBA), compared to the 13.1 per game their opponents make, at a 36.8% rate.
- Dallas has committed 12.1 turnovers per game (seventh in NBA) while forcing 13.0 (15th in league).
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander vs. Luka Doncic Advanced Stats
| Stat | Shai Gilgeous-Alexander | Luka Doncic |
|---|---|---|
| Plus/Minus Per Game | 8.2 | 4.6 |
| Usage Percentage | 33.1% | 36.2% |
| True Shooting Pct | 63.6% | 61.7% |
| Total Rebound Pct | 9.0% | 13.4% |
| Assist Pct | 29.7% | 43.1% |