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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander acknowledged that the Oklahoma City Thunder were rusty in their Game 1 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Despite this, the Thunder remain strong contenders for the championship after sweeping the Phoenix Suns.
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Entering the 2026 Playoffs, everyone knew that the Oklahoma City Thunder were the favorites to win the championship. They have lived up to those expectations because they have not lost a game after their first-round sweep of the Phoenix Suns, and this Game 1 win against the Los Angeles Lakers.
As the Thunder's leader and best player, Gilgeous-Alexander knows Game 1 was not their best performance. He admits they were a bit rusty after a long break, but that is what makes them scarier to the rest of the league.
The Thunder are the best team in the league because they have elite depth. Gilgeous-Alexander and Chet Holmgren headline the team, but they have elite role players throughout the roster.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander stated that the Thunder were a bit rusty in their Game 1 win against the Lakers.
The Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Phoenix Suns in the first round before their Game 1 victory against the Lakers.
The Thunder are seen as favorites due to their strong performance in the playoffs, having not lost a game since their first-round sweep.

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They even have Jalen Williams, who is their third star, but he is out injured at the moment. They have a deep rotation, elite coaching, and championship experience. That combination makes them such a tough matchup for anyone.
The Thunder won Game 1 108-90, a dominant performance. However, it seems SGA and the rest of OKC's team are not satisfied because he spoke about how the Thunder were still rusty after a long layoff.
"They stuck with it. We were a little choppy, a little rusty tonight offensively. We stuck with it, made plays. They are obviously sending a lot of bodies at me; those guys stepped up to the plate confidently, that's all you could ask for," Gilgeous-Alexander said to Zora Stephenson after Game 1.
SGA is not satisfied with the performance, as he thinks there is a lot to clean up for Game 2. That kind of statement after a dominant victory shows the Thunder's quality, as they are ready to keep improving to further dominate the Playoffs.