Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was able to have his first MVP moment of the season in the country’s capital on Wednesday.
Down by two points with six seconds left to go, Gilgeous-Alexander was able to create space and hit a step-back game-winning three-pointer against the Washington Wizards in a 121-120 win.
Once again, Gilgeous-Alexander was the talk of NBA Twitter town after the game as he ascends to superstar status with his averages of 32.3 points on 54.6 percent shooting, 5,9 assists and 4.5 rebounds this season.
Let’s take a look at some of the best photos from the monumental win in D.C. that continues to fortify Gilgeous-Alexander’s status.
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 16: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder hits the game winning shot in front of Monte Morris #22 of the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on November 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 16: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates after hitting the game winning shot against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on November 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after making a three point shot over Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris (22) in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 16: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates after scoring against the Washington Wizards in the second half at Capital One Arena on November 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after making a three point shot over Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris (22) in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 16: Lindy Waters III #12 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles the ball against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on November 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Luguentz Dort (5) dribbles by Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) reacts after making a second half three point basket against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) stand son the court during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Goodwin (7) gets medical attention during the second hallf against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (9) reacts after making a fourth quarter basket against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots a second half lay up against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) runs down the court after making a second half basket against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to shoot on Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) during the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) react after making a basket during the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) shoots a three point shot during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) dribbles as Oklahoma City Thunder center Mike Muscala (33) defends during the second half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Goodwin (7) takes a ;au up during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; A detailed view of Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) shoes during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Rui Hachimura (8) defends during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal (3) during the second half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jalen Williams (8) looks to pass during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault () looks onto the court during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kenrich Williams (34) makes a move to the basket on during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Jaylin Williams (6) passes during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. directs his team during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Wes Unseld Jr. () directs his team during the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after a first half basket against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) looks to pass as Washington Wizards forward Will Barton (5) defends during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) makes a move pass Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles up the court during the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) looks to pass as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) defends during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Aaron Wiggins (21) passes under the basket during their first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; aOklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) looks to dunk on Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (9) during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) defends during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots as Washington Wizards center Kristaps Porzingis (6) looks on during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (9) jumps to rebound an Oklahoma City Thunder shot during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots over Washington Wizards guard Monte Morris (22) during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2022; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Tre Mann (23) makes a move to the basket on Washington Wizards forward Deni Avdija (9) during the first half at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 16: A detail of the shoes of Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on November 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 16: Josh Giddey #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder passes around Jordan Goodwin #7 of the Washington Wizards in the second half at Capital One Arena on November 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 16: Luguentz Dort #5 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates scoring against the Washington Wizards in the second half at Capital One Arena on November 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 16: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards drives around Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second half at Capital One Arena on November 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 16: Jordan Goodwin #7 of the Washington Wizards reacts after fouling Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the fourth quarter at Capital One Arena on November 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 16: Jalen Williams #8 of the Oklahoma City Thunder follows the ball against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on November 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 16: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder celebrates a score against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on November 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 16: Lindy Waters III #12 of the Oklahoma City Thunder dribbles the ball against the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on November 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 16: Bradley Beal #3 of the Washington Wizards waits to enter the game in the first half against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Capital One Arena on November 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 16: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder puts up a shot in front of Monte Morris #22 of the Washington Wizards in the first half at Capital One Arena on November 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 16: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the Washington Wizards looks to pass around Kenrich Williams #34 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at Capital One Arena on November 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 16: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the Washington Wizards looks to pass around Kenrich Williams #34 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at Capital One Arena on November 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 16: Kristaps Porzingis #6 of the Washington Wizards looks to pass around Kenrich Williams #34 and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at Capital One Arena on November 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 16: Head coach Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder watches from the bench in the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on November 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 16: Head coach Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder watches from the bench in the first half against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena on November 16, 2022 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Rob Carr/Getty Images)
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