The Oklahoma City Thunder’s NBA final series against the Indiana Pacers feels like a return. Through four games of the Finals, their series unfolded almost identically to their Western Conference battle with the Denver Nuggets. From heartbreak to blowouts to gritty comebacks, the script seems much more familiar.
It started with the pain of letting game one slip away twice. Against both the Pacers and Oklahoma City, the Thunder led nearly the entire game, only to lose at the buzzer. Game 2 in both series brought out their best. The thunder bounced back emphatically, cruising to dominant blowout wins and evening the series at 1-1. Game 3 was another letdown, with the Thunder losing late after leading into the fourth. In game 4, they changed the story, rallying from behind to pull off a crucial comeback win.
Denver Game 1: OKC leads all game and loses on a buzzer beater.
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Indy Game 1: OKC leads all game and loses on a buzzer beater.
Denver Game 2: OKC blowout win.
Indy Game 2: OKC blowout win.
Denver Game 3: OKC leads going into the 4th but loses by 9.
Indy Game 3: OKC leads…
Now, with both series tied at 2-2 in the same dramatic way, the Thunder seems to thrive under pressure. Thunder could be gearing up for another deep run if the pattern holds.
A Strange But Similar Pattern
It’s hard to ignore the way these series mirrored each other. The Oklahoma City Thunder keep finding themselves in the same spots, winning and losing nearly the same way. But rather than worry, this shows that this team knows how to bounce back. They stayed calm under pressure and fought through moments.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Tyrese Haliburton have been making substantial and consistent efforts, complemented by their bench contributors, so far. In Game 4, Gilgeous-Alexander stepped up when it mattered most with his big plays. Meanwhile, Tyrese Haliburton, delivering his clutch shot in Game 1, proves his resilience and fight-to-the-end mindset. However, the rest of the talent pool shows substantial efforts on the court, highlighting a high-intensity series.
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With the finals now tied, the Thunder return to Oklahoma City with a chance to take control. If the trend continues, the audience will experience déjà vu, and Thunder fans will hope for the same happy ending.
