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The matchup brought great expectations, especially that of Thunder star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who has been a league leader in efficiency. However, the finale was a tough outing for him, managing only 21 points on 33.3% shooting, far below his season average. The Thunder's overall performance mirrored his struggles, as the team collectively shot just 33.7%. Their dismal 15.6% success rate from beyond the arc highlighted the night’s inefficiencies. They’ll likely chalk this game up as an off night rather than a definitive downturn.