OKC Thunder MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander candidate had a rough show at the final moments of the match 3 of his semifinals of their western conference against Denver Nuggets on Friday, she fell 113-104 in an extension.
The night ended with 18 points at only 7-oD 22 shootings, along with 13 rebounds and seven assists, but failed to score in the last seven minutes of regulation and all extension, as the Nuggets relying on their title experience to dominate the 11-2 ride in the additional period.
Fans were piling up Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at their shooting, comparing it to a “Canadian version James Harden“Reference to Harden’s History Games playoffs, including a seven -point trip to LA Clippers’ Game 7 loss from Denver in the first round.
“SGA in the playoffs is a Canadian version of James Harden,” the fan said.
“What a joke about the performance. So disappointing tonight,” another said.
“He smelled a place, couldn’t buy a bucket,” another added.
Sga struggled to reach a free throw line, trying only five bad shots and turning three.
“Shai Gilgeous-Alexander will soon run out” one said
And the mes really flooded.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Thunder now on a dangerous territory
Playing in Denver, where the height provides Nuggets noted playoffs, Thunder faces a critical game 4 on Sunday (15:30 ET Tipoff) before the series returns to OKC.
Behind the altitude, Denver’s edge in experience and willingness – with core Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray, Aaron Gordon And Michael Porter Jr. – It still gives them an advantage.
Play 4 is now reached for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and The Thunder, who could not find their offensive course in game 3, shooting only 38.5% in total and 25.7% compared to 3, compared to Denver’s 45.9% and 40.0%.
In his Game 2 victory, OKC hit a burning 56.2% in total and 44.4% of the deep, at the same time limiting Denver to 37.9%.
Thunder will need their MVP leader to refuse. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander held its best playoffs in game 2 with 34 points in shooting 11 of 13.
While Jalen Williams entered the playoffs of 32 points in game 3, and Chet Holmgren Contributed to 18 points and 16 plates, OKC will need to come back to an effective, permanent shooter who has been the whole season.
Edited by John Ezekiel Hirro
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2025-05-10 10:56:00
John Ezekiel Hirro
