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Why NBA fans are furious with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — again
TL;DR
NBA fans are upset with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander after a viral flop reel surfaced during the Thunder's 108–90 victory over the Lakers. The Thunder had previously dominated the Lakers in the regular season.
Key points
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander faced backlash from NBA fans.
- A viral video of his flops circulated during the Thunder's victory.
- The Thunder defeated the Lakers 108–90 in Game 1.
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Why NBA fans are furious with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander — again originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Not everyone seriously expected the Los Angeles Lakers to steal Game 1 against the Oklahoma City Thunder. The Thunder went 4-0 against Los Angeles in the regular season, winning by an average margin of 29.3 points.
Between the Thunder's depth and the Lakers' missing Luka Doncic and managing Austin Reaves’ injury, the matchup was always lopsided.
Yet the main takeaway from the Thunder's 108–90 victory was a two-minute flop reel of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander that went viral on social media before halftime.
Viral flop reel of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ignites social media
Chet Holmgren’s 24 points and 12 rebounds led the Thunder to a 108–90 win. had 27, but the Lakers fell behind early and never recovered. So, the result was never really in doubt.
Q&A
Why are NBA fans angry with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander?
Fans are upset due to a viral video showcasing a series of flops by Gilgeous-Alexander during a recent game.
What was the outcome of the Thunder vs Lakers Game 1?
The Oklahoma City Thunder won Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers with a score of 108–90.
How did Shai Gilgeous-Alexander perform in the game against the Lakers?
While the game resulted in a victory for the Thunder, Gilgeous-Alexander's performance was overshadowed by the controversy surrounding his flopping.
