Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's playoff profile
Where the shots come from, how he creates them, and game by game efficiency across the 2025-26 season.
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Where the Shots Come From
Shot location for SGA in the regular season against the playoffs.
| Zone | Regular Season FG% | Playoffs FG% | Δ | Regular Season Share | Playoffs Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paint | 63% | 53.7% | -9.3 | 50.6% | 43.2% |
| Mid-Range | 54.9% | 46.6% | -8.3 | 26.9% | 36.1% |
| Three-Point | 38.6% | 30.5% | -8.1 | 22.6% | 20.7% |
How He Creates
Self-created against catch-and-shoot attempts across both stretches.
| Type | Regular Season FG% | Playoffs FG% | Δ | Regular Season Share | Playoffs Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Created | 56.1% | 46.8% | -9.3 | 90% | 93% |
| Catch & Shoot | 45.4% | 41.2% | -4.2 | 8.2% | 6% |
| Assisted / Hustle | 62.5% | 33.3% | -29.2 | 1.8% | 1.1% |
Shot Location Heatmap
Side-by-side: where the shots are coming from, and at what efficiency.
Regular Season (68 games)
Playoffs (15 games)
<35%
35-45%
45-55%
55-65%
>65%
Game-by-Game FG%
Field goal percentage by game across the season. The dashed line marks the start of the playoffs.
Win Loss 5G Avg
By the Numbers
| Stat | Regular Season | Playoffs |
|---|---|---|
| Overall FG% | 55.3% | 46.3% |
| Paint Share | 50.6% | 43.2% |
| Paint FG% | 63% | 53.7% |
| 3PT Share | 22.6% | 20.7% |
| 3PT FG% | 38.6% | 30.5% |
| Mid-Range FG% | 54.9% | 46.6% |
Free Throws & Foul Discipline
SGA is getting to the line more (9.9 FTA/g vs 9) and committing fewer shooting fouls on defense.
| Stat | Regular Season | Playoffs | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| FTA/G | 9 | 9.9 | +0.9 |
| FTM/G | 7.9 | 8.8 | +0.9 |
| Shooting Fouls/G | 3.5 | 3.1 | -0.4 |
Defensive Impact
SGA’s matchup defense has tightened — opponents are shooting 49.1% in this split, down from 56.5%. Rim FG% allowed has dropped to 55.3% from 59.3%.
| Defensive Stat | Regular Season | Playoffs | Δ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matched-defender FG% | 56.5% | 49.1% | -7.4 |
| Matched-defender 3P% | 37.9% | 31.7% | -6.2 |
| Pts by matched player/G | 34.5 | 31.3 | -3.2 |
| Deflections/G | 2.9 | 1.8 | -1.1 |
| Rim FG% Allowed | 59.3% | 55.3% | -4.0 |
| DREB/G | 3.7 | 2.5 | -1.2 |
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