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@noahd's rating of Thunder vs Lakers

@noahd rated the Thunder vs Lakers game 0.0 out of 10 in NBA on May 12, 2026. Final score: Thunder 115 – Lakers 110. Conf. Semi. Fan ratings and discussion on RateGame.

“SO ***ING MAD AI YOU GOT ME Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has quickly become one of the NBA’s brightest young stars, but his rise has also sparked debate about his foul-drawing and perceived flopping. SGA relies heavily on craft, change of pace, and contact-selling to get to the free throw line, using hesitations, abrupt stops, and exaggerated reactions to defenders’ reach-ins and body bumps. Critics argue that he sometimes embellishes minor contact to secure calls, slowing the game down and tilting possessions in his favor. Supporters counter that he’s simply playing within the modern rules of the league, where star guards are encouraged to use their footwork and body control to create and highlight contact. Whether viewed as flopping or elite gamesmanship, SGA’s ability to bait fouls has become a central—and polarizing—part of his offensive arsenal, forcing defenses to choose between backing off his drives or risking sending him to the line repeatedly.”

Rating published on May 12, 2026 by @noahd.

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Thunder team logo115 : 110Lakers team logo
NBA • Conf. Semi05/12/2026 • G4
SO ***ING MAD AI YOU GOT ME Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has quickly become one of the NBA’s brightest young stars, but his rise has also sparked debate about his foul-drawing and perceived flopping. SGA relies heavily on craft, change of pace, and contact-selling to get to the free throw line, using hesitations, abrupt stops, and exaggerated reactions to defenders’ reach-ins and body bumps. Critics argue that he sometimes embellishes minor contact to secure calls, slowing the game down and tilting possessions in his favor. Supporters counter that he’s simply playing within the modern rules of the league, where star guards are encouraged to use their footwork and body control to create and highlight contact. Whether viewed as flopping or elite gamesmanship, SGA’s ability to bait fouls has become a central—and polarizing—part of his offensive arsenal, forcing defenses to choose between backing off his drives or risking sending him to the line repeatedly.
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