Gilgeous-Alexander led Oklahoma City with 25 points, 6 rebounds, 6 assists and 2 steals. Nikola Jokić posted 27 points, 13 rebounds, 3 assists and 4 steals in the losing effort. He shot 7 of 22 from the field, and Oklahoma City's stifling defense continued to fluster him.

According to Skip Bayless, the person most responsible for this loss was Shai Gilgeous Alexander, who failed to let his "Robin" — Jalen Williams, become "Batman" when it mattered the most.

Just days ago, following the Thunder’s Game 2 walloping of the Nuggets at home, Bayless confidently claimed the Thunder would be heading to the NBA Finals. He proceeded to call out Draymond Green and Paul Pierce, who both exclaimed that no one will be intimidated by OKC come playoff time.