Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Admits Spurs Punched Thunder in the Face to Start WCF Game 4

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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Admits Spurs Punched Thunder in the Face to Start WCF Game 4

The Spurs took an early advantage vs. Thunder, turning up the offense and never looking back. "They (Spurs) just punched us in our face early. That’s two games in a row they’ve come out as the aggressors," SGA said. Although the Thunder managed to turn it around in game 3, the Spurs blew out the Thunder 103-82 in game 4.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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