Overview
- The exchange happened during a postgame press conference following Oklahoma City’s 113-112 loss to the LA Clippers on Saturday, Nov. 14, when a reporter asked about a first-half assist claim.
- Gilgeous-Alexander immediately called the figure false and cited Game 4 of the 2025 Finals as a counterexample to the reporter’s claim that he had never finished a first half without an assist.
- After the correction, the reporter admitted the number came from an AI search and said, "Don't trust AI," acknowledging the mistake on camera.
- The moment came as Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points for the injury-depleted Thunder, a performance that has drawn extra scrutiny because he is carrying a heavier offensive load this season.
- The clip spread quickly on social media and outlets used it to illustrate how unverified AI outputs can produce factual errors, prompting calls for reporters to check raw stats and for newsrooms to strengthen verification practices.