With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander at the free-throw line, Westbrook's entrance usurped the MVP chants into a standing ovation. Since being traded in 2019, OKC crowds have always given the former MVP winner an ovation. But doing it in the playoffs rubbed some folks the wrong way.

After a Game 1 loss at home, OKC responded with a historic first half and cruised to victory behind SGA's "unbelievable blend."