Alexander reached the half-century mark. The MVP candidate scored 50 points against the Phoenix Suns in another blowout win. Gilgeous-Alexander finished with 50 points on 18-of-29 shooting,

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander isn’t just putting up MVP numbers — he’s posting historic ones. The Canadian guard scored 50 points as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Phoenix Suns 140-109 on Wednesday night.

“Jokic is mind-boggling how he can post better numbers than previous MVP seasons but there is a strong possibility that voter fatigue will finally catch up to him,” SuperBook head NBA oddsmaker Jeff Sherman told Only Players via text. “SGA holds a strong position as a healthy favorite, mainly due to the Thunder’s dominance in the West.”