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Thunder Coach Defends Heavily Criticized Decision to Foul Late in Game 1 Loss

Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault speaks with an official during Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals. | Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

The Oklahoma City Thunder were on the wrong side of a thrilling comeback in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Monday night, but that doesn't mean that head coach Mark Daigneault is going to change his strategy.

The Thunder intentionally fouled with a three-point lead in the final seconds of the game and extending the game played a part in the loss, but Daigneault defended the decision after the game.

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