{"id":2606,"date":"2025-04-12T21:37:22","date_gmt":"2025-04-13T01:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/thunder-bounce-back-with-grit-just-in-time-for-nba-playoffs-after-lakers-blowout\/"},"modified":"2025-04-12T21:37:25","modified_gmt":"2025-04-13T01:37:25","slug":"thunder-bounce-back-with-grit-just-in-time-for-nba-playoffs-after-lakers-blowout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.red94.net\/news\/thunder-bounce-back-with-grit-just-in-time-for-nba-playoffs-after-lakers-blowout\/","title":{"rendered":"Thunder Bounce Back with Grit Just in Time for NBA Playoffs After Lakers Blowout"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><\/p>\n<figure class=\"style_hfl21i-o_O-style_uhlm2\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"style_7z5va1-o_O-style_6s3kpz-o_O-style_uhlm2\"><\/p>\n<div id=\"mmvid\" class=\"style_1b9a20e-o_O-style_uhlm2\"><\/div>\n<p>\n<\/div>\n<p>\n<\/figure>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_9ppxz07j8\">OKLAHOMA CITY \u2014 Following a severe defeat at their own arena, the Oklahoma City Thunder were gearing up for a subsequent clash with the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday. In the locker room, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made his stance clear with a firm declaration: <em>Never again<\/em>. Their previous encounter had seen them thoroughly outplayed, with Luka Doncic leading the charge and a barrage of three-pointers from Dorian Finney-Smith, Gabe Vincent, and Austin Reaves sealing their fate. Despite the loss, Gilgeous-Alexander asserted, \u201cIf you get knocked down in your own neighborhood and come back the next day, falling again isn\u2019t an option.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_bm91l3kru\">\u201cThis evening was going to be a battleground,\u201d Gilgeous-Alexander remarked as he exited the Paycom Center. \u201cWe had to reclaim our respect.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_7zk0d5ndt\">The headline from Oklahoma City\u2019s 136\u2013120 win will undoubtedly be Doncic\u2019s ejection in the fourth quarter, a controversial decision that incensed Lakers executives. Regardless, it\u2019s a victory for the Thunder. Gilgeous-Alexander was outstanding, amassing 42 points, including 10 in the final quarter. He topped the charts in assists and was second only to Isaiah Hartenstein in rebounds. His shooting was precise, hitting 5 out of 9 from beyond the arc and 9 out of 11 from the free throw line. On a crucial night for Oklahoma City, he performed like the MVP contender he is.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_j0ps95p1n\">Thunder coach Mark Daigneault was in awe of his star player, noting, \u201cHis confidence is unwavering.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_2x5hmz49l\">Despite dominating the Western Conference, doubts linger about the Thunder\u2019s readiness for postseason challenges. A skilled roster and deep rotation are advantageous during regular play, but the playoffs demand toughness, discipline, and seasoned experience. As the season\u2019s youngest team and the second youngest to ever top the West, their premature exit in the second round last year fuels skepticism about their chances this season.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_yr6dcxy3u\">The Lakers\u2019 dominant display on Sunday added credibility to these doubts, tearing apart the NBA\u2019s best defense. Doncic, a tormentor from last season\u2019s conference semifinals, resumed his onslaught. It was a straightforward strategy executed with devastating efficacy, and Doncic\u2019s 30 points felt more like 50.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_lsmnt5ir0\">To Gilgeous-Alexander, the defeat was a wake-up call. Despite a stellar season start with a 30\u20135 record and being the first in the conference to hit 50 wins, a creeping complacency had blunted their sharpness. A recent defeat in Houston and then a worse one to the Lakers underscored that the Thunder were losing their competitive edge just as teams were ramping up their playoff push.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ptmg87exj\">Gilgeous-Alexander reflected, \u201cIt\u2019s a new experience for us, but we understand what needs to be done. Stay true to ourselves, focus on the basics, and play our game.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_9iuafe6t7\">And that\u2019s precisely what they did on Tuesday. The Thunder\u2019s defense forced 18 turnovers, and offensively, they shot 50% from the field. Despite the Lakers hitting nine of their first 12 three-point attempts, Oklahoma City didn\u2019t buckle. They were down by one when Doncic was ejected with just over seven minutes left. They immediately went on a 29\u201312 run, fueled by Gilgeous-Alexander\u2019s offense and Lu Dort\u2019s defense.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<div data-mm-id=\"_jurcoggld\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"style_120ff32\"><\/p>\n<figure data-id=\"_jurcoggld\" class=\"base_1ruub6q\" data-mm-type=\"image\">\n<canvas class=\"style_1e28o3x-o_O-initial_9vayoh\"><\/canvas>\n<picture class=\"base_1emrqjj-o_O-initial_fzbddc-o_O-style_1a1csmw\"><source><\/source><br \/><source><\/source><br \/><source><\/source>\n<\/picture>\n<noscript>\n<picture class=\"base_1emrqjj\"><source  media=\"(max-width: 719px)\"><\/source><source  media=\"(max-width: 1079px)\"><\/source><source  media=\"(min-width: 1080px)\"><\/source><\/picture><\/noscript><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wrapper_brpv6a\"><figcaption class=\"tagStyle_1ulimm5-o_O-text_1j8vahs\">The Thunder were trailing by one in the fourth quarter when Don\u010di\u0107 was ejected. \/ Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_n42tct300\">\u201cAt this point, these guys are committed to giving their all,\u201d Daigneault commented. \u201cThey might fail, but they won\u2019t shy away. That\u2019s what defines a true competitor. True competitors might fail, but they never hide. And these guys are out in the open.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_ov50kji24\">Throughout the organization, there\u2019s a sense of gratitude towards the Lakers. It\u2019s tough to maintain focus after securing your conference lead by mid-March, when the conversation shifts more towards individual accolades than playoff positioning. Eight teams in the Eastern Conference have been scrambling for spots, and five in the West are trying to avoid the play-in games. Even Cleveland, who had a lead similar to Oklahoma City\u2019s, has started to feel the pressure from Boston.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_9nrqlwy0a\">Oklahoma City was reminded of the difficulty in clinching victories at the highest level. The Lakers, one of the best second-half stories this NBA season, have swiftly integrated Doncic, relying on a tenacious defense and the late-game heroics of Doncic and LeBron James. As I queried Daigneault about the value of these late-season games, he affirmed even before responding.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_gniyagz5x\">\u201cWe\u2019re young, and one of our strengths is our potential for improvement if we keep our focus,\u201d Daigneault said. \u201cCoasting at this stage would have been detrimental. The caliber of opponents we\u2019ve faced recently has been extremely beneficial and has helped us improve,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_43cd5piuu\">\u201cThe Lakers challenge you to be better. If there\u2019s even a slight misstep in your defense, they\u2019ll exploit it nearly every time. Reacting to that, making adjustments, and emotionally rebounding from Sunday\u2019s game was crucial for us. These experiences are invaluable, and they\u2019re what we focus on as we approach the end of the regular season,\u201d he explained.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_zmy2u4htk\">As the playoffs loom, expectations for Oklahoma City are high. Youth and inexperience will not be acceptable excuses, and Gilgeous-Alexander is resolute. After six seasons with the Thunder, experiencing highs and lows and personal growth, there\u2019s no room left for mere progress. Surrounded by a team capable of securing a championship, he walked into the brisk Midwestern evening, focused and ready to seize the moment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"tagStyle_16dbupz-o_O-style_mxvz7o-o_O-style_12bse5w-o_O-style_6s3kpz\" data-mm-id=\"_m28so07i4\">\u201cWe\u2019ve all grown,\u201d says Gilgeous-Alexander. \u201cAnother season under our belts, another year of improvement, we should be better prepared now. Yes, we are ready.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":2607,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"schema_org_data":"","_extracted_celebrities":"","_extracted_movies":"","_extracted_places":"","_extracted_videos":"","_last_enrichment_date":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[12],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2606","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","generate-columns","tablet-grid-50","mobile-grid-100","grid-parent","grid-33"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Thunder Bounce Back with Grit Just in Time for NBA Playoffs After Lakers Blowout<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link 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