Why Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Did Not Play In The 4th Quarter vs Mavericks

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander did not see action in the fourth quarter of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 120-96 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. The loss was the first defeat of the Thunder this season. In the game, they missed Alex Caruso, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Cason Wallace, Nikola Topic, and Thomas Sorber. Gilgeous-Alexander played just 28 minutes in the game. Gilgeous-Alexander recorded 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists as the team got blown out. Gilgeous-Alexander sat out the entirety of the fourth quarter as the team got buried by double digits entering the final frame.