Jeff Van Gully wrote:Capn'O wrote:Jeff Van Gully wrote:i don't like the pacers chances from here. but ironically, when looking at the series as a long game, we now get to see how they respond in a non-frontrunning position.
I think they're cooked. For whatever reason, Daignault doesn't seem to know what to do in G1s but strengthens over the course of a series. The Pacers' coaching advantage has diminished and now they just face a big talent gap. The Shai/Williams 2-man game was unstoppable yesterday and I don't think they find an answer. Just spam their actions and if they divert all their resources there find whatever is available between inside/outside options. They have the shooters and interior to make the Pacers pay.
the OKC defense was relentless when it needed to be too. haliburton was clearly compromised after a point, but they hawked the perimeter down about as well as one could ask. was something to watch.
as had been mentioned, still, the indiana terminators wouldn't lay down even when clearly outplayed. commendable to watch.
Right. The Thunder can do the press attack right back. 6 stocks for SGA
and Wallace and Caruso were relentless as well.
Makes me want to hold onto Deuce like a mama bear holding her cubs.
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