Shai Gilgeous-Alexander still benefiting from off-ball work despite Thunder injuries

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is maintaining elite off-ball efficiency early in the season despite injuries to key teammates Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren. Although the injuries reduced Oklahoma City's primary star power, teammates such as Ajay Mitchell, Jared McCain, and Bennett Stirtz have stepped up to shoulder ball-handling responsibilities and keep Gilgeous-Alexander active off the ball.

Writer Mark Nilon highlights that Gilgeous-Alexander is converting 75.0 percent of his catch-and-shoot attempts and 87.5 percent from three-point range. Nilon credits both offseason preparation and the emergence of Mitchell, who has averaged 22.1 points per game since October 25, for creating open looks.