Following a Game 1 collapse to the Denver Nuggets, questions swirled around the Oklahoma City Thunder, and more specifically its ball-centric superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. Were the Thunder worthy of their “contender” moniker?

After a Game 1 loss at home, OKC responded with a historic first half and cruised to victory behind SGA's "unbelievable blend."

After the game, Gilgeous-Alexander spoke to Stephanie Ready courtside and reflected on what fueled the Thunder's emphatic win in Game 2. While deliberating the next steps for the Thunder, Gilgeous-Alexander further added,