The Thunder defense does it again. In the 3rd quarter, the Thunder used a similar run like game 1 to extend their lead and flip the game in their favor. Ant did a good job early, going quicker. The Timberwolves tried more zone, but ultimately, the Thunder have a defensive level I have not seen in a long time.
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A really fun game 1 ended with Oklahoma City turning up the defense in the middle of the 3rd quarter with very intriguing coaching & X’s & O’s throughout. Game 1’s are typically a feeling out process…
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