{"id":4607,"date":"2025-05-25T12:42:48","date_gmt":"2025-05-25T12:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/05\/25\/shai-gilgeous-alexander-knows-exactly-what-went-wrong-for-okc-thunder-in-game-3\/"},"modified":"2025-05-25T12:42:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-25T12:42:48","slug":"shai-gilgeous-alexander-knows-exactly-what-went-wrong-for-okc-thunder-in-game-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/05\/25\/shai-gilgeous-alexander-knows-exactly-what-went-wrong-for-okc-thunder-in-game-3\/","title":{"rendered":"Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knows exactly what went wrong for OKC Thunder in Game 3"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"post-162137\">\n<p><strong>Shy Gilgauss Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder had unusually bad performances in Game 3. After the game he was accountable for the outcome.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Minnesota Timberwolves won Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was an epic Timberwolves performance, but the Thunder was definitely the worst game of the season.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-grvmedia-grv-video GRVMultiVideo\"><\/figure>\n<p>Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored a low 14 points in the season. This was his fewest point in postseason games since 2020. It was a tough outcome for him and Thunder, but he made sure he was accountable.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\n<div><\/div><figcaption title=\"OKLAHOMA CITY, OKLAHOMA - MAY 22: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander #2 of the Oklahoma City Thunder warms up prior to a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game Two of the Western Conference Finals in the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center on May 22, 2025 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Matthew Stockman\/Getty Images)\">Photo: Matthew Stockman\/Getty Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This was a rare result for the Thunder team, which won 68 regular season games. Of course, the 2025 postseason was tough. Because I played a tough 7-game series against the Denver Nuggets. They are currently facing a more confident Timberwolves team.<\/p>\n<p>Gilgauss Alexander recognized this during the game as the Timberwolves were dominant. Thunder came out flat, but the Timberwolves took advantage of it.<\/p>\n<p>The first quarter ended with a scoreline of 34-14. It had already ended by that point, but he spoke about it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe brought it from energy and didn\u2019t bring it from a focused perspective, in summary, we didn\u2019t have it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThey obviously had the urgency that they could go down 3-0. We eased into the game, but they didn&#8217;t.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;They are at home, their crowds are behind and they&#8217;re comfortable. They&#8217;re 15 years old, they&#8217;re open, they make shots. Now it&#8217;s all 22 years old.<\/p>\n<p>As a favorite to win the championship by the end of the 2025 postseason, the Thunder is ready to win again. Game 4 will be a tough night for both teams, but the Thunder wants to solidify himself. <\/p>\n<p>They already have the status of being a favorite. They need to prove they deserve it. Gilgeous-Alexander plays at his highest level. He wants to showcase why people consider him the greatest player of OKC&#8217;s history.<\/p>\n<p>It will be a challenging task for Thunder and Timberwolves. This will be a fun game to watch. Anthony Edwards and his team are ready for obstacles as they want to repeat this Game 3 performance.<\/p>\n<p>OKC head coach Mark Daygoon and Minnesota head coach Chris Finch will make it public again. 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