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Gilgeous-Alexander tips his cap after Thunder fall to Spurs in Game 7 to end their title reign
Despite a strong performance from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Spurs' consistent dominance and key injuries to OKC's roster led to the end of the Thunder's championship defense.
- The San Antonio Spurs eliminated the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 on Saturday night at Paycom Center, ending the Thunder's reign as NBA champions and advancing to the NBA Finals against the New York Knicks.
- Oklahoma City played without injured contributors Jalen Williams and Ajay Mitchell, while San Antonio executed a decisive 16-2 run in the second half to pull away despite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 35-point effort.
- Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama scored 22 points and seven rebounds, anchoring San Antonio's defense, while Gilgeous-Alexander shot 12-for-21 from the floor and Chet Holmgren managed just four points on two attempts.
- Thunder fans at Paycom Center refused to leave after the final buzzer, staying to chant 'O-K-C' and salute their team's resilience through a season-ending loss.
- Gilgeous-Alexander said the team must "try to get better this summer," while the Thunder organization holds multiple first-round picks to potentially add talent for another championship pursuit next season.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder fought until the final second, the crowd stayed on its feet and Paycom Center echoed with chants of 'O-K-C', but even a brilliant Shai Gilgeous-Alexander performance could not save the reigning champions from heartbreak on Saturday night. For much of the night, Gilgeous-Alexander looked determined to drag Oklahoma City into another NBA Finals appearance. The 27-year-old finished with 35 points, nine assists, four reboun…
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Gilgeous-Alexander tips his cap after Thunder fall to Spurs in Game 7 to end their title reign
When the season ended, and when his team’s reign as NBA champions ended along with it, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tipped his cap.
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Leaning Left9Leaning Right0Center2Last UpdatedBias Distribution82% Left
Bias Distribution
- 82% of the sources lean Left
82% Left
L 82%
C 18%
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