"They were aggressive, they were...": Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, pulling no punches after OKC's tough loss

Just like in the series against the Denver Nuggets that ended up winning in seven games, Oklahoma City Thunder finds themselves in a difficult position trailing 2-1 against Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals with the fourth game also being played in Indianapolis. The defeat has been discussed by the leaders of the OKC locker room, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren, and coach Mark Daigneault.

SHAI GILGEOUS-ALEXANDER

“They were aggressive. They were really packed in. I don’t know how many points they scored, but it felt like every time they did, we were attacking a set defense, and it’s always tougher to play against that. It’s about playing with a little more determination. If we’re more aggressive in the pick-and-roll and set it up better, then we get a better angle. Those things usually come down to who throws the first punch."

JALEN WILLIAMS

"We made a lot of unforced errors. They took advantage because they are a good team."

MARK DAIGNEAULT (COACH)

"In the fourth quarter, I just think they outplayed us on both ends. They played with their character, with their physicality and defensive pressure. And also with their usual pace on offense."

CHET HOLMGREN

"We have a great opportunity here. The good thing is we have another game coming up soon, the fourth one. We can’t be dwelling on frustration or anything. Whether things go well or not, the focus can’t be on emotions. It has to be on what we want to achieve, on the task we have ahead."

“To win games of this magnitude, at this level, we have to be better. We have to close games, close quarters, close possessions. It’s not just about the end of the game. We have to figure out how to put ourselves in a better position throughout the 48 minutes.”

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