Bringing the ball up with seven seconds left, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn't need much time to score one last bucket before the halftime break. He bumped into Jaylen Brown before a double-team could form with Jrue Holiday and banked in a one-handed mid-range jumper that probably should've been an and-one.

SGA would lead the NBA in scoring even if he only played 3 quarters a game  1. SGA 2,065 points 2. SGA (minus 4th Q and OT) 1,741 points 3. Anthony Edwards 1,713

After the Oklahoma City Thunder 's 118-112 win over the Boston Celtics, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander left his annual trip to TD Garden with an evil laugh. Not only did he drop an efficient 34 points, but he left the city in disarray with his Converse logo projected on iconic buildings.

Josue Pavon is an Associate Editor and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat writer for ClutchPoints. Josue got his start as a credentialed media member writing about the Boston Celtics for WEEI.com. He grew into a local on-camera NBA reporter and podcast host for CLNS Media, where he is the co-host of the Cedric Maxwell podcast.

The battle for the league's top individual honor looks to be a two-man race, and with a month left, the margin is razor thin.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat Jayson Tatum and the Boston Celtics 118-112 at TD Garden

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the OKC Thunder to a 118-112 victory over the Celtics in Boston. The All-Star guard finished with 34 points, five rebounds, seven assists and one steal while shooting 11/20 from the field in 39 minutes of playing time.