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Gabriel Ebersole discusses how the Oklahoma City Thunder performed in Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander being slowed down.
Sign up for PrizePicks here: https://link.prizepicks.com/LME0/THUNDER Use promo code DIGEST The Oklahoma City (OKC) Thunder just soundly defeated Lebron James and Los Angeles Lakers in Game 1 of the NBA Playoff Western Conference Semifinals. But while the 108-90 victory suggests the usual dominant display of NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA), that was not what occurred -- with 18 points and 7 turnovers, the Lakers plan of selling out to slow Shai succeeded...in the small picture. Today, Gabriel Ebersole of Thunder Digest breaks down how the OKC Thunder just answered a huge question: how will the team fare when Shai is slowed down? Citing last year's playoff record in key games, as well as last night's performances from Chet Holmgren, Jared McCain, and Ajay Mitchell, we come to the conclusion that OKC isn't just the MVP and his supporting cast -- but instead a dangerous collective, that plays and shows up as a TEAM. --- Thunder Digest covers the latest reports, news and rumors regarding the Oklahoma City Thunder. If you want to stay updated with every trade, move and tidbit on players like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Lu Dort, Alex Caruso, Isaiah…
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Host: Gabriel Ebersole
Topics covered
- NBA Playoffs
- Oklahoma City Thunder
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- team performance
- basketball analysis
Keywords
- NBA
- Thunder
- Lakers
- playoffs
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
- Chet Holmgren
- basketball
- team dynamics
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