Okc coachs gamble on s. gilgeous-alexander backfires, leading to game 6 defeat.
May 16, 2025
Mark Daigneault was feeling confident during Thursdays Game 6 as he strategized for the Oklahoma City Thunder. The coach made a bold decision to switch up his star player Shai Gilgeous-Alexanders role in the second-round playoff game at Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado. Despite the Thunders lead of 49-44 in the second quarter, Daigneault took a slightly conservative approach by making a risky move with Gilgeous-Alexander. The coachs decision showed his willingness to take calculated risks in order to secure a win for his team