SGA Explains Why He Gets Fouled Often After 17 FTAs in Thunder's Playoff Win vs. Suns

Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander explained why he frequently gets fouled after attempting 17 free throws during the team's 119-84 win over the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the playoffs on Sunday.

"When you drive the ball a lot, you get fouled a lot just because most of the fouls happen on drives and I drive the ball a lot," Gilgeous-Alexander told reporters after the game. "So, that probably adds up to it."

The reigning MVP finished with 25 points, seven assists, four rebounds and two blocks against Phoenix. Gilgeous-Alexander shot 5-of-18 from the field, but went 15-of-17 at the charity stripe.

He ended the regular season averaging 9.0 free-throw attempts per game, ranking No. 4 among all players.

Still, it's worth noting that Gilegous-Alexander sat at No. 3 in the league by averaging 18.8 drives per game (via NBA.com).

A large portion of his scoring damage also came around the basket, which helped him shoot a career-high 55.3 percent from the field.

Gilegous-Alexander recorded 12.4 points in the paint on a nightly basis, representing the third-highest average among all guards (via NBA.com).

After the Thunder wrapped up a Game 1 win over Phoenix on Sunday, they'll look to take a 2-0 series lead in Game 2 on Wednesday. Tip-off is at 9:30 p.m. ET.