Shai Gilgeous-Alexander wore a microphone during the Thunder’s blowout loss to the Timberwolves, 143-101, in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals, spending more time on the bench than usual. He identified key issues like early turnovers and physicality as contributors to the defeat, emphasizing that while the Thunder could still lose games, better execution could prevent such a significant margin. The outcome raises questions about whether the Thunder will learn from this loss or let it spiral into further poor performances, with Game 4 set to be pivotal for the series.