The Oklahoma City Thunder turned things around in their second game against Indiana by excelling in several key areas. They were much better at converting Pacers’ turnovers into points, saw improved performances from Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams, and nearly doubled their assists after a poor showing in Game 1. Alex Caruso and Aaron Wiggins also provided a much-needed offensive boost off the bench.
Coach Daigneault emphasized that no single factor was the sole reason for their success, but rather a collective improvement across the board. “I think we were just a little bit better in a lot of areas,” he noted.
The turning point came in the second quarter with a dominant 19-2 run by the Thunder. This surge was a combination of strong defense and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s efficient scoring. While their defense hadn’t forced many turnovers early on, Gilgeous-Alexander capitalized on the Pacers’ mistakes during this crucial run, scoring seven of Oklahoma City’s final nine points, all directly from Indiana’s turnovers.
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