Shai Gilgeous-Alexander gets brutally honest after Game 1 loss to Spurs

For the first time this postseason, the Oklahoma City Thunder lost a game. 

It took two extra overtime periods, but the San Antonio Spurs were able to pull out a 122-115 victory over the Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals. 

Freshly-minted back-to-back NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had an uncharacteristically quiet performance, finishing with 24 points and 12 assists in 51 minutes. His production wasn't enough to propel the Thunder to victory, and after the game he shouldered the blame for the outcome of the contest. 

"We just got to be better -- me, in particular. I have to be better, especially against a team of this caliber. Nothing more than that," Gilgeous-Alexander said. 

"I know what my teammates are capable of, what we're capable of as a team when we bring it. It's just unfortunate that I wasn't able to bring my best game tonight, but that's how it goes sometimes. Sometimes, you're your best version, sometimes you're not. You've got to roll with the punches, don't get discouraged and stay true to who you are."

This story will be updated. 

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