If Gilgeous-Alexander does in fact win MVP, that would mean the Thunder have had an MVP winner of the past, present, or future in every single season since relocating from Seattle to Oklahoma City. Kevin Durant captured the prestigious award in 2013-14, while Russell Westbrook took home MVP in 2016-17.

Gilgeous-Alexander scored a game-high 38 points, helping OKC to a second-round date with the winner between the Clippers and Nuggets.

After clinching the No. 1 seed for the second straight year, the Oklahoma City Thunder faced the Memphis Grizzlies in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The series ended up being a one-sided bout, as the Thunder completed a second straight opening round sweep to advance to the Western Conference semifinals.