congrats thunder backers series is over pacers toast
There will be another close ending in the series I think. And 1-2 blowouts the right way.
Pacers are getting pushed further and further away from the basket. This will continue throughout the series.
Game 1 was only possible because Pacers went to the rim a lot. After defensive adjustments - and I have to admit a few HOME COOKING non-calls on Oklahoma defenders - that stopped. And now, unless Pacers get a VERY beneficial whistle in game 3 or 4 - which is possible! - they'll keep falling behind and unable to come back.
They got Oklahoma's attention with that come back in game 1. It's hard for me to see it happen again this series. And if you think there will be a game where OKC isn't up by 15 points or more, at any point in the game, you're mistaken.
+185 for the mini sweep, please