Idiosyncratic wrote:Amazing to me how Carlisle has completely figured out the Thunder's offense. They aren't passing the ball at all and cannot generate 3s. Just winning games on pure talent gap at this point. Game 7s are typically really ugly, if OKC keeps up this no passing thing it could be extra hideous. One thing going for them is they have looked unbeatable at home, but Pacers have a real chance here if they can start hot from 3 IMO.
The Thunder offense leans heavily on transition opportunities and Shai’s isolation scoring. Any team that can match their defensive intensity, win the turnover battle, and avoid getting buried by the free throw disparity Shai often creates has a shot. Easier said than done—beyond Shai and JDub, the talent is well-distributed enough that OKC can comfortably run a 10-man rotation. That keeps their energy and pressure in passing lanes relentless. They’re young, deep, and well-coached.
