Alexander 31 points and still a sinner! In the final quarter, 1 of 6 stealth key offensive fouls + three-point shooting were criticized

2024-05-12 07:21:20

Alexander 31 points and still a sinner! In the final quarter, 1 of 6 stealth key offensive fouls + three-point shooting were criticized

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2024-05-12 06:16Posted in Tianjin Sports Creators

On May 12, Beijing time, the NBA playoffs continued. In today's Western Conference semifinals, the Thunder lost 101-105 to the Mavericks on the road, trailing the series 1-2 overall.

Alexander 31 points and still a sinner! In the final quarter, 1 of 6 stealth key offensive fouls + three-point shooting were criticized

The reason why the Thunder lost today was because of the mixed performance of star Alexander. In the whole game, Alexander played a total of 42 minutes, shooting 10 of 23, including 2 of 3 three-pointers and 9 of 10 free throws, with a total of 31 points, 10 rebounds, 6 assists, 2 steals and 5 blocks. However, Alexander still had five turnovers today, with a plus/minus of -9 and the worst of the game.

Among them, Alexander's worst performance came in the final quarter, when the Thunder needed to chase points, but Alexander only shot 1-of-6 in the final quarter and handed out 3 fouls in a single quarter. In the final moments of the game, Alexander did not step up. In a key offensive round, Alexander elbowed Doncic with a layup and was whistled for an offensive foul, squandering a chance to chase points.

In the other round, when there was 1 minute left before the end of the game, the Thunder trailed by 3 points, and Alexander missed a three-point shot without waiting for his teammates to get in place, and in turn was scored by Irving's layup, and the difference was stretched to 5 points. In response, renowned journalist Kevin O'Connor said: "I don't like Alexander's shot. The Mavericks' defense was messy, both teams were running out of shape, and Dort was still covering Joe on the wing. But with 18 seconds left on his shot, Alexander opted for a controversial step-back three-pointer. ”

Since the start of this series, Alexander has scored close to a quasi-triple-double in three games, with 29 points, 9 rebounds and 9 assists, 33 points, 12 rebounds and 8 assists, 31 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists, but the team has lost two games in a row.

According to the schedule, the Thunder will continue to challenge the Mavericks on the road on May 14, can Alexander lead the team to victory? Let's wait and see.

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