How can Thunder bounce back vs Victor Wembanyama, Spurs? OKC has to 'be smart'
The OKC Thunder is brainstorming ways to bounce back from a Game 1 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday in the Western Conference finals.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has plenty of memorable quotes, and yet none feel more relevant than a line he delivered back in March. "I have the answers to the test, but I've gotta see the questions first," Gilgeous-Alexander said when asked if he knew what he wanted to do before hitting a game-winning 3-pointer against Denver . Now, Gilgeous-Alexander has been presented with a new question.
One that's as difficult as any he has faced all season. How can OKC bounce back against San Antonio? That's what Gilgeous-Alexander and company have to figure out after falling short in dramatic fashion Monday, suffering a 122-115 double-overtime home loss to begin their Western Conference finals series against the Spurs .
Fortunately, the Thunder enjoys brainstorming. NBA playoff takeaways: Wembanyama's historic night leads Spurs past Thunder in WCF Game 1 "That's what this time of year is about," Gilgeous-Alexander said. "It's the highest level of basketball.
You're going to find out exactly what type of player you are, what type of competitor you are and exactly what you need to get better at. It's no different this time around. " The tough test that is San Antonio begins with Victor Wembanyama .
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