Gilgeous‑Alexander Calls Failure After Thunder Loss
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- Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander called his season a failure after the Thunder lost in Game 7, stating he didn't achieve his goal of a second consecutive championship.
- Shai Gilgeous‑Alexander averaged 25.9 points on 40.9% shooting and 28.6% 3‑pointers in the seven‑game series, down from his regular‑season 31.1 points, 55.3% FG and 38.6% 3P.
- Jalen Williams missed Game 7 after aggravating a left hamstring injury, playing only 54 minutes in the series, and claimed the Thunder could have won if he had been available.
- Ajay Mitchell was sidelined for most of the series after a right‑calf strain in Game 3, ending his season after averaging 22.5 points in the previous round versus the Lakers.
- Chet Holmgren struggled against Victor Wembanyama, posting 10.7 points on 7.3 shot attempts per game in the series and scoring just four points in Game 7.
Why it matters: The Thunder miss a second straight championship, denying the franchise the prestige and extra revenue that a title brings and leaving fans disappointed, prompting the front office to reassess roster depth before free agency.
