Gilgeous-Alexander called it Williams' best game of his career. “For sure, the best game of his career,” Gilgeous-Alexander said. “He was poised, he was aggressive; he made big plays at right times; made the right plays for most of the night. He was himself. He had it all clicking tonight, and that's why he had a big night.”

Jalen Williams on how much it means to the team to see Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the MVP race: “It means a lot. Probably means more to us than him. At the same time, we’re all