Shai Gilgeous-Alexander entered Game 1 of the NBA Finals with a new mindset. He didn’t pace himself or wait for the game to come to him. From the opening tip, he attacked relentlessly—scoring 19 points on 18 shots by halftime, the most aggressive first half he’s had this postseason. The Thunder led 57–45, but more importantly, Shai had already seized control of the game.

Meanwhile, most of the broadcast focused on legacies and the series’ bigger picture. However, Doris Burke locked in on what really mattered. She said, “This is as aggressive as we’ve seen the MVP. He took his most shots of the postseason in the first quarter, and his foot remains on the gas pedal.”

That’s Doris for you. She calls it like she sees it. Even when she faced criticism last round for mentioning the “free thr

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