Reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 28 points in 27 minutes and watched the final 15-plus minutes of the blowout from the comfort of the bench. But not before he turned in an incredibly meme-worthy reaction to Suns guard Grayson Allen commiting a flagrant foul.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a hot hand on the already scorching Thunder. William Purnell / A veteran won’t miss. A team needs to miss to make basketball fair again. And a steamroller is preying on defenders who forget the scouting report.

Steve Nash elevates Shai Gilgeous-Alexander into Michael Jordan territory, praising the OKC star’s dominance and elite scoring efficiency.

Flopping in the NBA has long been criticized by fans and analysts who see it as a blemish on the integrity of the game. Still, it remains an undeniable part of basketball strategy, especially when the stakes are high.