Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder had a message to deliver two nights after a Game 1 meltdown. It was an emphatic one. SGA scored a game-high 34 points on 11-for-13 shooting and the Thunder evened up their second-round NBA playoff series against the Denver Nuggets with a 149-106 beatdown Wednesday night at Paycom Center.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was brilliant, putting together his best playoff performance yet, in the Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 2 victory. The team had the game decided by halftime, but the MVP finalist played through three quarters to ensure the Denver Nuggets weren't going to mount a comeback.

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles down the court against the Denver Nuggets during the second half during