Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

“Obviously this is the team that eliminated us from achieving our goal,”

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander · said 2026-10-20 · reported 2026-10-21

Gilgeous-Alexander scored 32 points as the Thunder beat the Spurs, the team that eliminated OKC in last season's Western Conference finals.

“But for us, I think it was more like we’re just happy to be back. It’s a longer summer when you don’t win, and we felt that this summer.”

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander · said 2026-10-20 · reported 2026-10-21

Gilgeous-Alexander reflected on the Thunder's long summer after their title defence ended in a seven-game loss to the Spurs.