Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Sends Clear Message on ‘Flopper’ Chants
Summary
The Oklahoma City Thunder took a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference Finals by winning Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 26 points and stayed calm despite Spurs fans chanting that he is a "flopper," a term for players who exaggerate fouls.Key Facts
- The Thunder won Game 3 with a score of 123-108 on the Spurs' home court.
- Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) scored 26 points, including 12 free throws made without a miss.
- Spurs fans chanted "flopper" to criticize SGA for allegedly faking fouls to get free throws.
- SGA said the chants do not affect him positively or negatively.
- SGA led the NBA in made free throws last season and was second in attempts.
- NBC commentator Reggie Miller defended SGA by saying he was fouled when the whistle was called.
- SGA has inspired a basketball-themed game called "Unethical Hoops" about drawing fouls.
- The series continues with Game 4 in San Antonio on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET.
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