Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Drops Brutal Truth Bomb After Thunder’s Third Straight Loss to Spurs: ‘They’re Better Than Us’
After a tough 117-102 defeat to the San Antonio Spurs for the third time in two weeks, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander didn’t shy away from the hard truth. In his postgame interview, he acknowledged that the Spurs had outplayed them in every matchup, even going as far as to say they’ve proven themselves to be a better team than the defending NBA champions. For Gilgeous-Alexander, losing three times to the same team in such a short span isn’t just about the results — it’s a reflection of where the Thunder stand as a unit.
“We have to get better as a group,” he said, emphasizing that a loss like this requires everyone to take responsibility. “You don’t lose to a team three times in a row without them being better than you.” He made it clear that the team needs to step up, both individually and collectively, if they want to achieve their ultimate goal of competing at the highest level.
While the defeat stings, the Thunder know they have room to improve. Gilgeous-Alexander’s message is one of accountability and growth, calling on everyone from top to bottom to examine themselves and step up their game. The Thunder will look to bounce back in their upcoming game against the Philadelphia 76ers, aiming to turn the page on a difficult stretch and refocus on their long-term goals.
