The Thunder took the lead in 47 minutes, and the Pacers magic reversal, where is the loss?

The start of the finals G1 completely broke people's expectations, and the trend of the game did not match the routines that everyone generally predicted.

In the predictions of major authoritative media before the game, the Thunder's probability of winning the championship was once as high as more than 80%. Although both teams are small market teams, Oxford obviously has more advantages in strength and star aura than the Pacers. Not only that, judging from the overall combat power on paper, Thunder undoubtedly has the upper hand.

In the playoffs this season, the Thunder's defensive data are the only one, with three statistics far ahead of the 16 teams. First, their defensive efficiency of 105.2 in 100 rounds is the best in the league; second, their average of 10.8 steals per game is also the highest in the league; third, they can force their opponents to make 17.8 turnovers per game, and they are also ranked first in the league. These three statistics are particularly important in the G1 game and have become a key factor in the entire game. In the first half of

G1, the game rhythm completely entered the familiar track of the Thunder. Just two and a half minutes into the game, the Thunder freezes the Pacers' offense. At the end of the first quarter, the Pacers were forced to make 8 mistakes, and the offense and defense rhythm was completely controlled by the Thunder. Although the Pacers experienced many types of game tests when breaking through the East, the three Eastern opponents they encountered had obvious shortcomings, and these opponents failed to achieve all-round suppression like the Thunder on both ends of the offense and defense. In the first quarter, the Thunder put the Pacers in a huge dilemma through their high-intensity defense. The Pacers often encounter steals when holding the ball, and passes frequently are intercepted. If they are not careful, they will encounter offensive fouls. What is even more shocking is that the Pacers' inside player Toppin actually made two passes and returned to the court under high pressure defense, which shows the mistake.

Thunder's defensive lineup is the top in the league, and Jaylen Williams and Dort in the starting lineup are undoubtedly the top figures in individual defense. In this game, the Thunder even adjusted their lineup and replaced Harten with Carson Wallace. This change of formation allowed their defense conversion rate to reach the extreme. On the bench, Caruso, Aaron Wiggins, and even the temporary young player Ajay Mitchell continued the high intensity of the Thunder's defense.

The Pacers tried to adjust the lineup when facing the continuous oppression of the Thunder, and even called a timeout, hoping to calm the players' emotions. But obviously, these adjustments did not work. In the following quarter, the walkers' mistakes did not ease, but became more and more serious. Although the Thunder's mentality fluctuates occasionally in big scenes like the finals, they may not immediately turn into scoring after making mistakes, but under the continuous high pressure, the score difference is still slowly being pulled apart by the Thunder.

However, the Pacers are not without highlights. As one of the few experienced players in the team in the finals, Siakam seemed particularly calm when the team was in trouble. With his stable offensive efficiency, he helped the team maintain hope of chasing points. McConnell on the bench also seized the loopholes in the defensive system of the Thunder, breaking through the inside and scoring continuously, becoming an important weight for the Pacers to chase points.

However, in the face of the thunder's overall suppression, it is obvious that it is difficult to find an opportunity to turn the situation around. In the first half, the Pacers had made 18 mistakes, while the Thunder sent 11 steals. The Pacers' offensive rhythm was completely disrupted by the Thunder, and the mistakes were followed. At the end of the half, the Thunder firmly controlled the game. The two teams also performed completely differently in the rotation of the half-court. The Thunder did not deliberately adjust the lineup, but only rotated according to the established tactics, maintaining a long enough depth of the bench, and ensuring that all members can participate in the game, showing strong lineup depth and comprehensiveness. The Pacers' rotation seems powerful, but they have never shown their advantages.

In terms of core positioning, the Thunder's Alexander continued his efficient performance when facing the Pacers. He once withstood the Pacers' counterattack in the last quarter with his personal ability and stabilized the situation for the Thunder.

Although Thunder did almost impeccable, they seemed to underestimate the resilience of the Pacers. Perhaps they once thought that the difficulties the Pacers encountered in the Eastern Conference semi-finals and Eastern Conference Finals would not be with them. However, throughout the game, the Thunder performed very successfully in defending Halliburton. They limited Harry's organizational ability and prevented him from exerting his passing talent, but also exposed Harry's weakness on the offensive end - the lack of strong offensive ability.

However, it was the Pacers' role players who fought throughout the game that finally created an opportunity for Halliburton. With almost suppressed throughout the game, Harry broke out at the last moment and hit the most critical goal in the game. This goal not only caused a dramatic reversal of the game, but also became the most magical and important moment of his career. In the end, the Pacers successfully won the G1, and the Thunder's entire effort was wasted.