Game 2 Bolts: Playoff Wins, Awards Hardware, and Draft Picks
The Thunder have started the postseason with a historic margin of victory in their first two games, while Shai has averaged 11.6 fewer points per game on 14.3% worse shooting than he did in the regular season.
Per Tim MacMahon (ESPN), the likely MVP is not bothered by his scoring dip: "I feel like I'm getting looks I usually make and just missing them," said Gilgeous-Alexander, who averaged 32.7 points per game on 51.7% shooting during the regular season. "That's part of basketball. It's ups and downs, makes and misses. Because my team is really good, we've won two games by a decent margin. They've had my back these last two nights. Hopefully, I pick it up soon."
The stellar contributions from his teammates beyond Jalen Williams (killing it) are heartening, however:
Darnell Mayberry on the Thunder's comfortable Game 2 win: "Tuesday was the most Oklahoma City has been challenged this series. The Thunder have held the lead for all but 2:21 of the 96 minutes over the first two contests...With the Thunder executing at the level they have at both ends, they appear impossible to beat. Their focus doesn’t wane. Their depth overwhelms. Their connectedness and unselfishness make every player who touches the floor a threat."
