Shai-Gilgeous Alexander and Thunder shattered the series in Game 2 to blow nuggets away, setting up multiple records along the way.
There was a lot of noise surrounding the Oklahoma City Thunder after losing Game 1 against the Denver Nuggets in the Western Conference semi-finals.
They answered critics and doubters in Game 2 in style, scoring 87 points in the first half alone. This is the best point that any team achieved in the first half of the playoff game.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the way, scoring 34 points in just 30 minutes. He checked out of the game in the third quarter and missed just two shots.
Among other experts, Brian Windhorst suggested that the Thunder did not want to face the Nuggets after the Game 1 defeat. They are trying to prove everyone is wrong after game 2.
Nikola Jokic had won all the MVP love after Game 1, but the SGA came into the spotlight on Wednesday.
The OKC Superstar was plus/minus +50 when checked out in the third quarter. This marks the first time in the 21st century that this mark reached the playoffs.
“I know who my MVP is,” the fan wrote. “The agenda is back. I’ll push without mercy for at least the next two days,” another added.
“The Nuggets haven’t won another game,” the third fan said. This seems like a general sentiment, with another fan writing that “SGA and their boys understood these people.”
One fan summarises the comprehensive response to the game, writing, “This MVP is already this guy.”
Once the SGA concludes with all the praise and praise, it is Jokic’s turn to get criticism and negativity. The Joker was fouled out in the third quarter. This is a disastrous outing for the NBA champions.
Jokic scored just 17 points in the night and did not shoot from the field. For such an efficient player, shooting 37.5% is simply unacceptable.
This brings the plus/minus to -36. This is the lowest of his already illustrious career in the NBA.
Nuggets have the advantage of winning road games and returning home. But losing 43 points is enough to end the team’s season and morale.
The Joker and his teammates need to do a lot of reflection before defending their home court in Game 3 in Denver on Friday.