Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leaned in for the first touch. Lu Dort and Jaylin Williams followed SGA’s lead. Then Aaron Wiggins, Isaiah Hartenstein and Chet Holmgren took turns. Jalen Williams was the last to graze the Thunder’s championship banner as it ascended into the Paycom Center rafters.

Tuesday night was supposed to be about banners and bling, but a basketball game usurped the pregame pomp and circumstance. It was that good of a game .

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