Alexander sets a record 40+9+10 consecutively: 6 wins and 5 free throws, 10 playoffs in a single season 30+

On May 27, in the fourth game of the NBA Western Conference Finals, Alexander scored only 14 points in the last game, and he ushered in a strong rebound performance in this game. Alexander contributed 40 points, 9 rebounds and 10 assists in this game, especially in the final quarter, which contributed key offensive and pass performances. He made 5 of 6 free throws in the last moment, leading the Thunder to narrowly defeat the Timberwolves to win. Alexander led the Thunder to expand the total score and lead the match point 3-1, one step away from advancing to the finals. It is worth mentioning that Alexander has scored 30+ in a single game in the playoffs this year, setting a first record in his career playoffs and also setting a record for the highest score in a single game in the playoffs.

When the Thunder won consecutively in the first two games of the Western Conference Finals and led 2-0, they lost 42 points 101-143 away in the last away game, and a sluggish performance was won back by the Timberwolves. Alexander only made 4 of 13 shots in the last game and scored 14 points and 6 assists, which allowed him to score 15+ points in 105 consecutive games.

In this game, Alexander continued to lead the Thunder to challenge the Timberwolves away, and he ushered in a strong rebound performance. Alexander played all 12 minutes in the first quarter. He contributed 5 of 6 shots, including 1 of 2 three-pointers from the outside and 2 of 2 free throws. Alexander scored 13 points in a single quarter with a sudden shot from inside and outside, helping the Thunder lead the Timberwolves 7 points in the first quarter, and his score in a single quarter was only 1 point less than his previous game.

Alexander's shooting star was gradually declining. He played less than 8 minutes in the second quarter and was limited to only 2 of 9 shots. He made a three-pointer from the outside, but with the help of a foul, he scored 8 points in a single quarter. Alexander made 7 of 15 shots in the first half, including 2 of 5 three-pointers and 5 of 6 free throws, scoring 21 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 steal, tied for the highest plus and 9 on the field, and also led the Thunder to maintain an 8-point lead of 65-57 in the first half.

The change of sides and the Thunder was stubbornly counterattacked by the Timberwolves to tie the score, but Alexander quickly assisted Caruso to hit a three-pointer, and he himself scored a high-difficulty mid-range shot, leading the Thunder to expand its lead with a 9-2 offensive. Alexander scored another 8 points in the third quarter. He made 11 of 25 shots in the first three quarters, 29 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, leading the Thunder to continue to maintain a 5-point lead.

Alexander continued to score in the final quarter. He has achieved his 10th single-game 30+ scoring performance this year, setting a career-long playoff record in a single season. Alexander's attack and pass combination led the Thunder to continue to lead, and blocked the Timberwolves' tenacious counterattack to chase points. In the last 14.5 seconds, Alexander was fouled and made both free throws. After the Timberwolves continued to chase points, Alexander was fouled again with 8.8 seconds left, and the Thunder then used tactical fouls to refuse the Timberwolves to make a three-pointer. Alexander was fouled again with 6.1 seconds left. He finally used his explosive performance of bottoming out and rebounding to successfully lead the Thunder to narrowly defeat the Timberwolves away, expanding the total score and leading 3-1 to win the match point, only one win away from advancing to the finals.