Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
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With 3:52 left in the game, Thunder coach Mark Daigneault leaned into his stars — he started asking for Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams pick-and-rolls. The goal was to force a switch and get Aaron Nesmith off SGA and get Andrew Nembhard on him — Gildgeous-Alexander shot 6-of-9 for the game with Nembhard as his primary defender.
Friday night was a breeding ground for opportunities. The Indiana Pacers had the chance to put a stranglehold on this NBA Finals, heading back to Oklahoma City