Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did not hold back his assessment of the Thunder’s 103-82 defeat in Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs. This loss leveled the Western Conference Finals series at two games each.
Gilgeous-Alexander characterized the Spurs’ performance in the early stages of the game as an aggressive, impactful start. He stated that San Antonio “punched us in the face early,” indicating a feeling of being overwhelmed and on the defensive from the outset. This aggressive play from the Spurs set the tone for the entire contest, contributing significantly to the Thunder’s inability to establish their own rhythm and ultimately leading to their defeat.
The Thunder will need to address this early-game vulnerability to rebound in the upcoming games of the series.
English Translation:
SGA: Spurs “Punched Us In The Face Early” in Game 4 Loss
Oklahoma City Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did not hold back his assessment of the Thunder’s 103-82 defeat in Game 4 against the San Antonio Spurs. This loss leveled the Western Conference Finals series at two games each.
Gilgeous-Alexander characterized the Spurs’ performance in the early stages of the game as an aggressive, impactful start. He stated that San Antonio “punched us in the face early,” indicating a feeling of being overwhelmed and on the defensive from the outset. This aggressive play from the Spurs set the tone for the entire contest, contributing significantly to the Thunder’s inability to establish their own rhythm and ultimately leading to their defeat.
The Thunder will need to address this early-game vulnerability to rebound in the upcoming games of the series.
