OKC sets new NBA final records with the choking of defense

The Oklahoma City Thunder made history in the game 1 of NBA FINALEbut is not the kind that was hoping to celebrate on the final buzz.

With a ferrocyllic start, thunder 12 steals terminated On its own in the first half, it has ever been in one half in one half of the NBA finals in games. Their defensive pressure was inexorable. They ran through the passage tapes, crashed into discs and hit Indiana Pacens in 19-Popolic turns. Bakeries barely hold on for the ball, and it seemed like Oklahoma was read on the way to the dominant victory.

But despite forcing 19 turns in just two quarters, just thunder They turned those opportunities in nine points. This missed opportunity kept the Indian within a striking distance, and the door left crack are open all packs that were supposed to storm back.

Oklahoma City is still 12-45 at halftime and maintained control for most games. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander breached the offense With 38 points, cutting through the defense of Indiana and keeping his team ahead. Jalen Williams added 17 points and six helpers, which shows that the setting is a poise in its first final look.

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But as the fourth quarter marked Thunder’s offense went quiet. Only one aim of the terrain, operated on the final four minutes. That drought gave a paid life and they fully used the advantage.

With a game on the line and just a few seconds left, Tirees Haliburton pulled out of the elbow and The buried jumper of 21 feet with 0.3 seconds left to play. It was his fourth winner in the game of post-season and silenced Oklahoma crowd. Haliburton ended with 14 points, 10 rebounds and six helpers, but it was the last shot that most was most important.

Indian’s return started more than just Haliburton’s heroes. Pascal Siakam delivered 19 points and 10 plates, Obie Toppin moved in 17 off the bench, and the furnishers were in the fourth quarter in the fourth quarter.

What began as a defensive trim for the thunder converted to a painful lesson. Historical steals and great hands mean little if they don’t lead to points. Thunder Series 0-1 now, despite one of the most impressive defense halves in the history of the final.

The game 2 will offer a chance to redemption, but they will need more than theft. They will have to finish.