Thunder's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has rare quiet first half vs. Spurs, after MVP announcement
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an unusually quiet first half in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals against the Spurs. Despite being named the NBA MVP for the second consecutive season, he scored only 4 points in the first half, marking one of his worst postseason performances. The Thunder trailed by 7 points at halftime, with Alex Caruso leading the team in scoring off the bench.
- ▪Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the 2025-26 NBA MVP just before the game.
- ▪He scored only 4 points in the first half, his lowest since 2020.
- ▪The Thunder were down by 7 points at halftime against the Spurs.
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