Alexander's first two NBA Finals games put him in elite company, as does his combined regular-season and playoff scoring. Here's a look at some numbers after Game 2:

Seeing Johnny Furphy inside the paint, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander smelled blood in the water like a shark. He danced around Mathurin and bumped against the rookie. With his hands raised, the MVP winner put the final touches on a masterpiece when he went after Indiana's reserve.

Alexander. With his first basket of Game 2 of the NBA Finals on Sunday night, Gilgeous-Alexander — the NBA’s reigning MVP — reached the 3,000-point mark for the season, including playoffs. The milestone came on a 10-footer with 8:24 left in the opening quarter.