SGA on Thunder's Loss: 'Pacers Teach Hard Lessons'

OKC Thunder's SGA Reflects on Game 1 Loss: 'It's a 48-Minute Game' Oklahoma City, OK - The Oklahoma City Thunder suffered a defeat against the Indiana Pacers in Game 1 of their series. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA), the Thunder's star player, offered insightful comments following the game, emphasizing the importance of playing a complete 48-minute game. He stated, "It's a 48-minute game. [The Pacers] teach you that lesson more than anyone else in the league the hard way." This highlights the Pacers' reputation for their intense and challenging style of play, which can expose weaknesses in opponents who don't maintain focus throughout the entire match. The video shows key moments from the game, underscoring SGA's point about the need for consistent effort and concentration. The loss serves as a valuable lesson for the Thunder, emphasizing the importance of playing with intensity for the full duration of the game.