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LA Clippers: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s top 3 moments

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LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 10: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the LA Clippers looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz on April 10, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 10: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the LA Clippers looks on during the game against the Utah Jazz on April 10, 2019 at STAPLES Center in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
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OAKLAND, CA – APRIL 15: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the LA Clippers handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors in Game Two of Round One during the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 15, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA – APRIL 15: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the LA Clippers handles the ball against the Golden State Warriors in Game Two of Round One during the 2019 NBA Playoffs on April 15, 2019 at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Andrew D. Bernstein/NBAE via Getty Images)

1. The Comeback

4/15/19 @ Golden State Warriors

4 points, 5 assists, 4 steals

Was it really going to be anything else?

When I was pulling up the stats for this, I realized this was actually Shai’s worst scoring performance of the entire series. I guess the memory of that 31-point comeback has been tainted and I live in an imaginary world where every player scored 20 points.

Regardless, Shai showed up at the moment that this game mattered the most. Let’s roll the tape.

With less than 20 seconds left and the team down 130-131, Shai drove straight towards the basket, sucking in Andre Iguodala. As soon as he saw Iggy had committed, Shai threw a jump pass out to Landry Shamet who knocked down the three to give the Clips the two-point lead.

The team would hold on defense and complete the biggest comeback in NBA playoff history.

The comeback itself was obviously amazing, but what made it even cooler was the fact that two rookies were part of the biggest play of the game. Shai’s drive and kick was perfect. Landry’s shot was obviously perfect.

That highlight will be one of the ones fans see forever. Shai might have only been a Clipper for one season, but he is ingrained as part of the team’s history in a big way.

Undoubtedly this play will be on SGA’s tribute video as he and the Oklahoma City Thunder take on the Clippers tonight. Make sure to show him the love he deserves, Clipper Nation.