Oklahoma City's ace who got a head start, what did he emphasize after the game?
Oklahoma City's ace who got a head start, what did he emphasize after the game?
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"Communication is important"
The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 in the first round of the 2024-2025 NBA Western Conference Final at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, the U.S. on Monday (Korean time). The game won to gain the upper hand.
Oklahoma City received the most attention even before the season opened. It actually had an overwhelming season thanks to the growth of Shai Gilgers-Alexander and other players, who have grown to the MVP level. After passing the first round easily, he met the Denver Nuggets in the second round. He won the game after a close game that lasted until Game 7.
Oklahoma City faced Minnesota in the conference finals. The physical strength of the two teams was different. Oklahoma City fought fiercely until the end, and Minnesota easily advanced to the finals and got enough rest.
Oklahoma City, however, had the advantage as time went by. Young players dominated the fourth quarter by showing off their energy levels.
Minnesota dominated until the first half. Oklahoma City could not control Julius Randle (206 cm, F-C). Gilgers-Alexander was also tied to the opposing defense. The team finished the first half 44-48.
However, in the third quarter, Gilgeous-Alexander came back to life in earnest. By garnering free throws, he found a sense of shot and displayed sharp breakthrough. In addition, Jaylon Williams (196 cm tall, GF) made a comeback. In the fourth quarter, he clearly widened the gap to win the game.
The player who completely changed the mood was Gilgeous and Alexander. He scored 20 points in the second half alone. He also voiced his opinions to communicate more diligently than anyone else on the court. He perfectly played the role of leader both inside and outside the court. 메이저놀이터
After the game, Gilgeous-Alexander told ESPN, "It was a tough game. I was dragged around from the first half. So I thought there should be a change in the team. So I tried to communicate more with the players in the second half. This is because communication is important. This is not my personality. (Laughs) I am not the loudest player on the court. However, I try to communicate more actively than anyone else. That is because I think he is a good player."
He continued, "I think that's what life is like. You always have to speak up and take responsibility. Especially for me."
Gilgers-Alexander's communication played a significant role in the team's victory. As a result, Oklahoma City won by upsetting its inferiority complex.