Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder, now down 2-1 to the Nuggets in these Western Conference semifinals, has seen the series swung by a mere handful of possessions.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder’s franchise cornerstone and an MVP finalist, had one of his toughest nights of the postseason. Yet as he walked off the court, cameras captured him smiling, a reaction that left fans puzzled, critics skeptical, and social media buzzing.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder succumbed to the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series. After making a strong statement in Game 2 with a commanding 149-106 win, the Thunder couldn't keep up against Nikola Jokic and Co., going down 2-1 after three matchups.