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Dorian Craft

Steven Adams on game-winning free-throw: ‘I absolutely (expletive) my pants’

If there’s one thing that Oklahoma City fans can count on, it’s Steven Adams being his most authentic self.

And once again, that was on display during his post-game interview with reporter Nick Gallo following the Thunder’s 109-106 come from behind win over Chicago.

With 4.3 seconds left on the clock and the game tied at 106, Adams banked in the first of two free-throws. Although he missed the second, he grabbed the offensive rebound, ensuring that Oklahoma City would escape with a victory.

Adams has struggled over the course of his career from the charity stripe but has hit several big free throws down the stretch for Thunder this year.

Gallo asked Adams what he was feeling in the moment making the free throw and then making the big play. And Adams, as is typical of his interviews, did not disappoint.

“I absolutely (expletive) my pants. It’s pretty tough. I didn’t realize how much pressure it is. But I made it mate, can be happy with it.”

The interview definitely made better by Dennis Schroder making fun of Adams for needing to use the backboard.

Regardless of how it happened, Adams’ shot went in and Oklahoma City capped up their largest comeback win at home, overcoming a 26-point deficit to beat the Bulls.

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