He had 38 points in the Game 1 loss to the Pacers, 34 points in Sunday’s Game 2 win. Gilgeous-Alexander has more points in the first two games than any other two players in the series — not just Thunder players, any two players — do combined.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reassures OKC Thunder's faith in Chet Holmgren; praises his competitive nature for helping him step up in the right moments.

Naysayers can criticize all they want, but it's hard to deny the MVP's consistency — with his own twist. “I'm being myself.”