Dadouv47 wrote:big challenge for OKC. My biggest concerns:
1) OKC defensive strategy is to pack the paint and let role players shoot 3's. Indiana is a bit too good from outside to keep it in the same way we did it against Wolves/Nuggets so I wonder if we will make some much needed adjustments and which.
2) Could be a tough series for Chet. He does very well against more traditional big mens but he's gonna play in a fast pace game against more versatile bigs and it can be tough for him.
3) We won a ton of games in the 4th quarter because opponents were just tired after having to play against a good defense like ours but Indiana has depth and young players that could overcome that.
I have OKC as favorite obviously but if I was a betting man I might consider the Pacers on the ML because less than 20% chances is way too low against a still unexperienced team. I hope OKC shows up in game 1 because our only home loss in the POs was against Denver after a week of rest between two series.
Thunder is favorite to win but all their guys outside of SGA need to make their open 3s to get themselves going on offensive end
The consistency to make outside shots is their biggest weakness imo
If not, Pacers have a good chance to surprise everyone
This is the series that I think a team's playing style and depth will challenge OKC's defense
Pacers love to run and doesn't stop ball movement until they find a good look
And their best iso scorer is a mobile big that can run, hit open 3 and back down smaller defenders in the paint and play good defense, something that OKC haven't seen in previous series
If Aaron Gordon gave them trouble, so will Siakam with better scoring
