Social Media Reacts: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Posts 40 in Comeback Win

The Oklahoma City Thunder saw Shai Gilgeous-Alexander return on Tuesday to the tune of 40 points in a comeback win over the Kings.

Apr 9, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) / Alonzo Adams-USA TODAY Sports

The Oklahoma City Thunder (53-25) pulled off a 20 point comeback win over the Sacramento Kings (45-33) thanks to a 40-point night from superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who returned from a quad injury after missing six of the Thunder's last seven games.

Sacramento jumped out to an early lead as the Kings rained in triples and worked the glass which carried them throughout the first half. The Thunder laid a massive counterpunch in the third frame before taking their first lead of the contest to start the fourth quarter via an 18-6 run.

The Thunder lead the league in double-digit point comebacks and witnessed five lead changes and seven ties in this tilt before outlasting the Kings fighting for the right to avoid the play-in tournament. This win solidifies the third seed, at worst, for the Thunder ahead of the NBA playoffs.

From the comeback win to Gilgeous-Alexander's 40-point scoring outburst with seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and as many blocks in 37 minutes sent social media into a frenzy just as it did the Paycom Center crowd which was in playoff form.

SGA hits on a pair of clutch FTs as the crowd chants MVP pic.twitter.com/WEBRjrcqeY

— Clemente Almanza (@CAlmanza1007) April 10, 2024

Thunder up five with 35 seconds to go. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has 38 points — gargantuan return game for him.

— Derek Parker (@DParkOK) April 10, 2024

Shai my goodness

— SKSInThePaint (@SarahRebuild) April 10, 2024

we’ve missed you, Shaivonte.

truly a special watch.

— x - Thunder Film Room (@ThunderFilmRoom) April 10, 2024

That’ll do https://t.co/fv1UBaAAzL

— Tayler Peterson (@Tayler_P15) April 10, 2024

A lot of emotion from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as the Thunder pull off this comeback he goes and high fives fans on the sidelines at the buzzer. pic.twitter.com/jXzGOHKaN0

— Rylan Stiles (@Rylan_Stiles) April 10, 2024

Thunder improve to 54-25.

20 point comeback win.

Clinch a top 3 seed.

Snap Sabonis’s double double streak.

Next up: Chet vs Wemby Part IV tomorrow night in OKC.

— Brandon Rahbar (@BrandonRahbar) April 10, 2024

Season ticket holder Sharee Farmer made custom “Williams” jerseys for JDub, JWill and Kenrich Williams. It’s a combination of all 3 of their jerseys

Sharee has been wearing this jersey to every home game pic.twitter.com/O0tdXvZ0HK

— Andrew Schlecht (@AndrewKSchlecht) April 10, 2024

Up next, the Oklahoma City Thunder will play the second night of a back-to-back set in the Paycom Center as they welcome the San Antonio Spurs to continue a fou- game homestand which will conclude the 2023-24 regular season.

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