Thunder 122, Spurs 113
Gilgeous-Alexander said he misheard a postgame question and later said Hartenstein’s defense on Victor Wembanyama was the right answer.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander clarified his post-game comments about Isaiah Hartenstein's defense on Victor Wembanyama following the Oklahoma City Thunder's 122-113 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, explaining he initially misheard the question from NBC's Zora Stephenson.
- Thunder coach Mark Daigneault adjusted the defensive approach by tasking Hartenstein with playing more physically against Wembanyama to limit the Spurs star's easy buckets near the rim after his dominant 41-point, 24-rebound Game 1 performance.
- After playing just 12 minutes in Game 1, Hartenstein saw his minutes increase to 27 on Wednesday, contributing 10 points and 13 rebounds, while MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander rebounded with 30 points and nine assists.
- With the series tied 1-1, the Western Conference Finals matchup shifts to San Antonio for Game 3 on Friday at 8:30 p.m. ET, with the Thunder seeking to maintain momentum from their defensive adjustments.
- Despite producing 21 points and 17 rebounds in Game 2, Wembanyama has turned the ball over 20 times across the first two games, a concern the Spurs must address as the series moves to their home court.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Explains Isaiah Hartenstein’s Dissing Viral Video
After the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the San Antonio Spurs 122-113 in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander addressed his remarks regarding Isaiah Hartenstein’s defense of Victor Wembanyama. When NBC’s Zora Stephenson questioned Gilgeous-Alexander about Hartenstein’s defensive impact on Wembanyama during his post-game on-court interview, he first said he was “not sure if it was good” (beginning at the 48-second mar…
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breaks silence on his awkward Isaiah Hartenstein-Victor Wembanyama sideline comment
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander clarified his confusing Game 2 interview comments regarding teammate Isaiah Hartenstein’s physical defense on Victor Wembanyama.
SGA Explains Viral Video Dissing Isaiah Hartenstein After Thunder's Win vs. Wemby, Spurs
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander clarified his comments about Isaiah Hartenstein's defense on Victor Wembanyama following the Oklahoma City Thunder's 122-113 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals.
NBA – As the Warriors leader at his peak, inside the Spurs forces opponents to defend even before the action. To limit his "gravity", Oklahoma City used Isaiah Hartenstein in a grey area that recalls some treatments reserved for Stephen Curry.
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