Gilgeous-Alexander highlighted Dort's fourth-quarter moment during his postgame media availability, singling out Lu's threes as the key catalyst that led to the Thunder winning Game 5 to take a commanding 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinals.

Oklahoma City entered Sunday facing a 2-1 series deficit after Gilgeous-Alexander was limited to 18 points on 7-of-22 shooting in Game 3's overtime loss to Denver. The image of Gilgeous-Alexander exiting the court with a grimacing smile was embedded into fans' minds during the layoff between Games 3 and 4.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander made Oklahoma City Thunder playoff history in Tuesday's Game 5 matchup against the Denver Nuggets.