Even though Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has played at an MVP level in the second round, the Oklahoma City Thunder's next-best options haven't quite lived up to their own.
After another miserable offensive performance in Game 5, the Thunder now fall behind the Dallas Mavericks in their second round series, 3-2. Its group of young talent has yet to make it in a playoff series this far, much less with its back against the wall facing elimination on the road.
Williams has struggled the most by a considerable margin. The explosive play the Thunder has been acustmed to from him has been lacking, instead turning into a shell of his former self. The 23-year-old is averaging 16 points, six rebounds and 5.2 assists, while shooting just 40.8% from the field and 31.3% from behind the arc.
Although Holmgren has shot more efficiently and done an adequate job as Oklahoma City's defensive anchor in the paint, his 14.8 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game still aren't moving the needle quite enough. The 22-year-old could be a lot more aggressive in scoring the ball, which would help aleviate some of the pressures Williams if feeling.
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