Thunder vs Spurs – NBA WCF – Game 5 – predictions
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the best basketball players in the world, winning back-to-back NBA MVP trophies.
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‘They always want to make an excuse’: NBA vet defends SGA amid flopping criticism
When a player dominates the game by getting to the free-throw line, it always divides opinions. Former NBA guard Raymond Felton shared his thoughts on why one specific superstar is facing so much heat right now.
This was an odd exchange.
One of the biggest narratives of the 2026 NBA playoffs has been Shai Gilgeous-Alexander‘s foul-baiting and flopping. The reigning two-time MVP has been criticized by media people and fans, but he recently received support from Hall of Famer Reggie Miller.
As it stands after about 67 games in the association, Gilgeous-Alexander still remains atop the MVP race, per NBA,com. The Thunder superstar has proven that he is more than worthy of another trophy after leading his squad to an league-best 52-15 record.
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver responded to the ongoing criticism about flopping in games and how the officiating is going.
Game six of the Western Conference takes place tonight on NBC and Peacock as Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder head to San Antonio to take on Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. Live coverage begins at 7:30 PM ET with NBA Showtime.