Domineering, Thunder Alexander said the team had no "weakest link" after defeating the Nuggets in Game 5

Shay Gilgers-Alexander was proud of the depth of the Thunder, which was fully reflected in his fifth game against the Nuggets.

The result of this game was surprisingly similar to Game 4, with the Oklahoma City Thunder fighting back strongly while falling behind in the fourth quarter, defeating the Denver Nuggets 112-105 to take the lead in the series with a score of 3-2. Shea Gilgers-Alexander did not perform well in the series, but he once again became a key figure in the Thunder's victory, scoring 31 points, 6 rebounds and 7 assists, shooting 12 of 23 shots - he also made a three-pointer to help the Thunder lead 109-103 and completely get rid of the Nuggets' chase.

The most prominent feature of the past two games is that the Thunders were physically energetic and had better rest at the beginning of the fourth quarter. In the fourth game, they defeated the Nuggets 29-18; in the fifth game, they defeated the Denver Nuggets again 34-19 in the last quarter, and finally narrowly defeated their opponents by 7 points.

Although Gilgers Alexander led the Thunder to win in the end, the depth of the Thunder's lineup is even more brilliant, especially when compared to the Nuggets' simple rotation lineup - the player who is expected to win the 2025 NBA Most Valuable Player said his team has no weaknesses.

"Two straight games, they both supported us and we finally won," Gilgers-Alexander said in an interview with TNT reporter Stephanie Reddy after the game. "Your strength depends on your weakest link. Our ten players are ready in any field, and you can see this every night." The Thunder showed the depth of the lineup, overwhelming the tired Nuggets, which won 68 games for many reasons, one of which is the incredible depth of the lineup they are proud of. In Game 4, it was Aaron Wiggins and Carson Wallace who made key shots to narrow the Nuggets' lead, and then in Game 5, it was Luganz Dort's turn to open the fire. It wasn't even Shea Gilgers-Alexander who made a three-pointer to take the lead in the lead, but Jaylen Williams.

It is rare for any championship team to use 10 players in the playoff rotation. But the Thunder’s roster depth makes it easy for head coach Mark Dagenut to trust his players. This is in stark contrast to how the Nuggets operate throughout the playoffs, as they have so far relied on only three substitutes (very limited playing time for Russell Westbrook, Payton Watson and Julian Strauser) in the series against the Thunder.

The Thunder's championship slogan may not be "many people and strong power", but it may be so.