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2025 NBA Playoffs

Watch: SGA hit Mathurin with “too small” gesture

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander battles Bennedict Mathurin
Jun 8, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) dribbles the ball against Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) during the second half during game two of the 2025 NBA Finals at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had his way with the entire Indiana Pacers lineup in Game 2. He scored 34 points on 11-21 shooting, including a bucket on Bennedict Mathurin, in which he gave the “too small” gesture.

Related: SGA sets record with 9 straight 30-point home games

Mathurin is one of the Pacers’ best defenders, and he was tasked with slowing Gilgeous-Alexander down. That’s easier said than done.

Mathurin, who stands 6’6″, is known to be a physical defender. He tried his best to stay in front of SGA, who is also 6’6″, and played him quite well.

Still, the MVP buried the shot, leading to the “too small gesture.”

SGA continues to prove why he won the MVP Award this season. His play has been incredible and it appears that no one can stop him.

About the Author Published Jun 10, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1

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