Is there any truth to the buzz about Josh Giddey’s unexpected sounds during Luka Dončić’s media session? A trending tweet sparked the rumor, yet the reality may be quite unexpected
During Luka Dončić’s media briefing after the second game in the playoff series between the Mavericks and Thunder, there was a surprising disruption. As Dončić, the star of the Mavericks, was analyzing his team’s efforts, a series of unexpected sounds caused a stir among the attendees.
Sex noises interrupt the Luka Dončić postgame press conference in Oklahoma City.
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) May 10, 2024
His face 🤣🤣🤣pic.twitter.com/5YXXxDL10f
During a post-game interview with Luka Dončić, a series of unusual sounds briefly interrupted the session, resembling a high-pitched moan. Subsequently, a social media clip surfaced, allegedly showing Josh Giddey of the OKC Thunder admitting to making those sounds during the interview.
Yet, the video’s legitimacy is questionable. Although it claims to be from the previous Friday’s game night, there are signs of digital tampering.
On closer analysis, Giddey’s lip movements in the clip seem unnatural, bearing similarities to AI-altered videos often shared online for comedic effect. Meanwhile, Giddey’s actual performance in Game 2 was moderate. He played only 11 minutes, scoring eight points, grabbing two rebounds, and ending with a -20 plus-minus, the lowest on the OKC roster.
Game 3 Analysis for Dallas Mavericks and OKC Thunder
The Oklahoma City Thunder started the second round in their signature fashion, securing a solid 22-point win against the Dallas Mavericks.
Despite the Thunder’s strong start hinting at a potential sweep, the Mavericks bounced back with a firm nine-point win in Game 2. As we continue our NBA series analysis, we’ll provide insights and predictions for the upcoming Thunder vs. Mavericks game, along with how to catch the action.
With the youngest team in the league, a treasure trove of draft picks, and MVP candidate Shae Gilgeous-Alexander, the Thunder are poised for a bright future, underscored by clinching the Western Conference’s number one spot.
Contrary to expectations of a lackluster playoff run, the youthful Thunder team surprised many by decisively defeating the Pelicans with a cumulative 63-point advantage. After a narrow two-point victory in the series opener, the Thunder have consistently outperformed their opponents, covering the spread in four straight games, including the first of this series against the Mavericks.
The Mavericks are known for their playoff tenacity. Overcoming an initial setback against the Clippers in the first round, they secured a pivotal away win, taking a 2-1 series lead on their home court.
Even after a Game 4 defeat that evened out the series, the Mavericks managed consecutive wins to close out the series in six games. If they can replicate this resilience, particularly with Luka Dončić continuing his impressive Game 2 form, they could present a formidable challenge to the Thunder in the upcoming games.