Alexander is used to the burdens of superstardom. Every time the OKC Thunder guard pushes the ball up the floor, he's carrying a city on his back. He's carrying a target that comes with being the face of the NBA's top team.

After not reaching 50 points in his first six seasons, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has crossed the half-century mark three times in the last seven games. Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 50 points on 18-of-29 shooting,

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 50 points and the NBA-leading Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Phoenix Suns 140-109 on Wednesday night to improve to 40-9.