Shai Gilgeous-Alexander calls Thunder's playoffs exit a failure
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander expressed disappointment over the Oklahoma City Thunder's loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals on May 30, 2026. The Thunder, who had a 64-win season, fell short despite winning their first two playoff series in dominating fashion. Gilgeous-Alexander described the outcome as a 'failure' and acknowledged his personal goal of winning the championship was not achieved. He emphasized learning from this experience to improve for future seasons. The Thunder face scrutiny following their performance and must assess potential changes for next season.
- •OKC Thunder lost to San Antonio Spurs in Game 7 of the Western Conference finals.
- •Thunder finished the regular season with a 64-18 record.
- •Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 35 points in the Game 7 loss.
- •Gilgeous-Alexander declared the season a failure and aims to learn from it.
- •The Thunder swept their first two playoff opponents before losing to the Spurs.
- 6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Makes NBA History Despite Game 7 Loss to Spurs
- 5:34 PMYahoo Sports — Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has blunt reaction to Thunder’s loss to Spurs
"Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made NBA history despite the team's Game 7 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
"Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn't mince words about his team's Game 7 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
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External links- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 6:00 PMShai Gilgeous-Alexander Makes NBA History Despite Game 7 Loss to Spurs
Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made NBA history despite the team's Game 7 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 5:34 PMShai Gilgeous-Alexander has blunt reaction to Thunder’s loss to Spurs
Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn't mince words about his team's Game 7 loss to the San Antonio Spurs.
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