The energy in Oklahoma City has been riding high following the Thunder’s 26-point victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals. The 114-88 win not only gave the Thunder a 1-0 lead in the series but also lifted the players’ spirits. After the win, the Thunder players weren’t shy about expressing their joy during postgame interactions.
That infectious mood was on full display Tuesday night at the Paycom Center. While Jalen Williams spoke with team reporter Nick Gallo after the game, Thunder players couldn’t help but join in the moment. One by one, they draped towels over both Gallo and Williams.
A Thunder victory means towels for Nick Gallo 😂
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Their funny act turned a simple interview into a playful celebration on camera. The gesture showed how tight-knit and lighthearted this team can be, even in the heat of a deep playoff run.
This wasn’t the first time the Thunder turned a postgame interview into a spontaneous party. Earlier in the regular season, after a narrow 103-101 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, the Thunder players also interrupted Gallo’s interview with Alex Caruso in a similarly entertaining fashion.
Oklahoma City Thunder’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Shows What Leadership Looks Like On the Court
Following the Game 1 win against the Timberwolves, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander opened up about his leadership style during the postgame press conference. He gave a deeper insight into how he guides one of the youngest teams in the NBA in a quiet approach.
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“I’m not always the loudest guy in the room or say too much but my energy and effort, and what I put on the floor, speaks louder than anything,” Shai said.
That message rang loud and clear on the court as Gilgeous-Alexander delivered another standout performance. He finished with 31 points, five rebounds, nine assists, and three steals across 38 minutes of play.
