The Thunder beat the Mavericks at home, and Shay Gilgeous-Alexander's performance in this game was simply god-like, casually cutting down 29 points, 29 rebounds and 29 assists, which made people wonder if he was a cheat!
As soon as the game began, the Thunder showed their ambition that they weren't just going to win, they were going to win big. The score was tied at 23 in the first quarter, and it seemed that the two sides were still in a close match. But don't forget, the game is for four quarters, not one. Entering the second quarter, the Thunder seemed to have changed teams, with fierce offense and tight defense, and the Mavericks seemed to suddenly lose their sense of direction and were carried away by the opponent in waves, and by the end of the half, the Thunder had a 16-point lead.
The second half of the game was more like a one-man show for the Thunder. Shay Gilgeous-Alexander acts like a commander on the court, whether it's assisting his teammates to score or attacking the basket himself. Whenever the Mavericks tried to close the gap, he always stepped up in time to stabilize the situation with a brilliant assist or a crucial score. It's not just performance, it's a high-level lesson in basketball for the Mavericks in the classroom.
The situation for the Mavericks is a bit awkward. Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving have their own highlights, but overall, their firepower seems to be a little inadequate. There were several attempts to counterattack during the game, but they were all down due to the Thunder's tight defense and efficient offense. In this game, the Mavericks' tactical execution also looked a bit monotonous, relying too much on the individual abilities of the two main players, and not enough spark of teamwork.
In the last few minutes of the game, the Thunder had a big lead, and the head coach even let the main players rest in advance, leaving more opportunities for the bench players to practice. The Mavericks, on the other hand, looked a little helpless, and even the struggle in the last moments could not change the outcome of the defeat.
This win was not just an ordinary win for the Thunder, and it was a strong statement: they were not only going to win, but to win beautifully. And for the Mavericks, this is undoubtedly a wake-up call, and they need to adjust and find their rhythm in the next games.
Judging by this game, Shay Gilgeous-Alexander is undoubtedly the MVP on the court, not only for his beautiful stats, but more importantly for how he inspires and drives the energy of the whole team. His performance is also a reflection of the overall form and level of competition of the Thunder, who may go far this season.
All in all, the match, although one-sided, showed the direction and possible future direction of both teams. For the Thunder to maintain that momentum, the Mavericks will need to get back to the drawing board and rethink their strategy and execution. In the next game, the performance of both teams is worth looking forward to, especially to see if the Mavericks can adjust back and bring us more exciting matchups.