After two losses in Atlanta and Brooklyn, the Thunder recovered in Washington, even if the Thunder trembled until the end against the Wizards who never completely gave up.
With his 32 points at 11/17 shooting, plus 6 rebounds and 5 assists, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, slipping smoothly towards the circle to get his points, especially at the end of the match, when Oklahoma City needed to maintain the gap to avoid the local hold-up.
He was perfectly accompanied by Chet Holmgrenthe rookie finishing for his part with 31 points at 11/14 shooting, including 4/5 from distance, plus 5 assists, 4 rebounds and 2 blocks!
“He has unique qualities for a guy of this stature and size” could only see Wes Unseld Jrthe Washington coach. “He will become more and more comfortable as he gains strength. But there's his versatility, his wingspan and his size, of course, and also his ability to protect the rim on defense. »
We could probably also add Jalen Williams to this duo, the winger having for his part finished with 21 points and 10 assists to form a strike force too powerful for the Wizards.
