Pacers stun Thunder in Game 1 NBA Finals thriller. Can OKC bounce back from a shocking fourth-quarter collapse?

Tony East and Rylan Stiles break down the Indiana Pacers' impressive comeback victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder. The hosts analyze key moments, including Tyrese Haliburton's clutch performance and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's late-game struggles. Discussion covers the impact of turnovers, Rick Carlisle's adjustments, and Mark Daigneault's lineup decisions.

Will the Thunder unleash their double-big lineup in Game 2? Can the Pacers maintain their fourth-quarter magic? Don't miss this in-depth analysis of the NBA Finals opener and predictions for the crucial Game 2 showdown.

0:00 Intro: NBA Finals Game 1 recap 3:27 Thunder's fourth quarter struggles analyzed 6:08 Pacers' comeback and execution breakdown 8:53 Turnovers and lineup changes discussion 14:02 Thunder's starting lineup and rotation choices 17:21 Pacers' late-game success and adjustments 20:17 Three-point shooting and Game 2 predictions 24:49 Outlook for compelling series ahead

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Thunder stumble in NBA Finals opener. Can they bounce back against Pacers in Game 2?

Rylan Stiles breaks down Oklahoma City Thunder's defensive dominance overshadowed by offensive woes in their Game 1 loss to the Indiana Pacers. The analysis covers Mark Daigneault's coaching decisions, SGA's clutch performance, and struggles of key players like Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams. Stiles highlights Lu Dort's standout effort and emphasizes the series is far from over, with Game 2 looming large for OKC's championship aspirations.

Discover why this loss might be the wake-up call the Thunder need to ignite their NBA Finals run.

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Thunder vs. Pacers: Small-Market Showdown in NBA Finals The Oklahoma City Thunder face the Indiana Pacers in a historic NBA Finals matchup. Two rising stars, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton, battle for their first championship. Host Rylan Stiles and guest Joe Mussatto break down key storylines, including the coaching duel between Rick Carlisle and Mark Daigneault. They analyze the impact of turnovers, defensive strategies, and how this series could reshape players' legacies. The discussion covers OKC's journey from rebuild to contender and the significance of two small-market teams reaching the Finals. Tune in for expert predictions and insights on how this series could define the next era of NBA superstars.

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