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Cameras Caught Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Telling Fan Who Caught His Pass He Was ‘Smart'

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander throws the ball away in the final seconds of the Thunder’s win over the Timberwolves. | Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder held off the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4 of the Western Conference finals to take a 3-1 series lead. The Thunder had to properly execute a number of late-game situations to prevent a Minnesota comeback, including MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander throwing the ball down the floor in the final seconds to try to run out the clock.

And he would have gotten away with it too if it weren't for the meddling fans. SGA's final pass of the game was caught by someone courtside, which allowed the Timberwolves one last inbounds pass. If he hadn't cuaght the ball the clock probably would have expired right then and there. Even SGA had to give it up to the fan, telling him he was "smart" as he pointed at his head.

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