Stepping out of Oklahoma City’s huddle, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander knew the Thunder needed … something. Up five, a shade over a minute left and San Antonio was surging. Down 1–0 in the Western Conference finals, this wasn’t a must-win for Oklahoma City but no one inside Paycom Center on Wednesday—Gilgeous-Alexander included—liked the Thunder’s chances of winning this series without it. With 10 seconds on the shot clock, Gilgeous-Alexander collected the ball from Jared McCain. He drove left, took two dribbles, shed Stephon Castle and tossed up a midrange jumper.
Bucket.
