With nine seconds left to play, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander checked off the highly-anticipated box Tuesday night during the OKC Thunder’s 121-111 loss to the Indiana Pacers at Paycom Center.

One final layup, his 29th and 30th points, meant he broke the franchise record for most 30-plus point games in a season.

It was his 48th contest with 30-plus points this season, surpassing Kevin Durant’s mark of 47 games from the 2009-10 and 2013-14 campaigns.

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It was bittersweet. On one hand, SGA cemented how great of a season he’s had with quite a bit remaining. On the other, he earned it on one of the rougher nights of his season, with this 30-point game being more forgettable than most.

Gilgeous-Alexander went 12 for 27 from the floor, 1 for 7 from deep, and committed four turnovers. It was a wildly uncharacteristic night — both for him and the Pacer defense.

In the first quarter, a period he usually sleepwalks during on his way to 10 points, he went 3 for 10.

"I was just off, I felt like,” said Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, as blunt as ever.

His fingers typically roll off the ball like Marvin Gaye notes, a gifted touch that could only belong to a smooth hooper or a harp player. Gilgeous-Alexander’s touch just happened to be a bit stronger than usual on possessions the Thunder could’ve used his lift.

But alas, as is the script, Gilgeous-Alexander got his 30 points. He likely won’t feel as good about it Tuesday night as he might down the line when he reviews his historic season.

This article originally appeared on Oklahoman: OKC Thunder: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaks 30-point games record