OKC needed its supporting cast to help out the defending MVP on the offensive end on Tuesday night. They did just that to secure a win inside the Paycom Center.

Hall of Fame guard Steve Nash calls Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander the best Canadian NBA player ever.

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander anotó 29 puntos y el diezmado Thunder de Oklahoma City venció el martes 104-95 a los Pelicans de Nueva Orleans para evitar su primera racha de tres derrotas consecutivas de la temporada.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander trolls Kevin Durant after drilling a tech free throw as the Thunder pull away late in a dominant win.

Nash is a two-time MVP and Hall-of-Famer. He defined the point guard position by being one of the most efficient scorers and an all-time playmaker. Gilgeous-Alexander has broken out as the NBA's best 30-point scorer. The one-time MVP winner could soon add a second prestigious trophy.

Oklahoma City's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is set to play Friday against the Pacers, bolstering the Thunder despite other injuries. He delivered a dominant 40-point performance in their recent win, showcasing his stellar season form.

Through 41 games (all starts), Gilgeous-Alexander is averaging 31.8 points on 54.7% shooting, along with 6.2 assists, 4.4 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 33.3 minutes per game. He currently leads the NBA in total points scored (1,304) and is on pace to post the fewest turnovers in league history for a player averaging more than 30 points per game.