Alexander’s smile after the Thunder’s Game 3 overtime loss sparked intrigue and debate. Despite a tough night, his optimism and accountability resonated, while social media reactions ranged from high expectations to skepticism about the team’s emotional investment.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander explained why he was smiling while walking off the court after the Thunder's loss vs. the Nuggets.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drew criticism from some fans for being all smiles after the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 113-104 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 3 on Friday. The Nuggets dominated overtime,