Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is always finding ways to perform at his highest in clutch time — that’s one of his strongest qualities.

However, throughout this season, Gilgeous-Alexander has taken his clutchness to new heights, breaking records, sinking clutch shots and closing in on another historic season.

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