2025 NBA Finals: OKC Thunder vs Indiana Pacers

[thunderc]

Ooh…

See though, I don’t think he did. And it ain’t close.

Indiana is so well prepared.

OKC made a lot of tough shots tonight. But it wasn’t because Daignault did anything special.

Not saying he coached a bad game, he didn’t.

But all game long I was marveling at how Indiana was able to take away an easy looks for OKC while getting a lot of great shots on the other end.

Not as dramatic a result, but this one feels a lot like game 1. Indiana had this one under control until they didn’t.

Well in game one Indiana led for 0.3 seconds. Daigneault definitely won the coaching battle tonight. The good thing is he doesn’t have to though for the Thunder to win.

 

[thunderc]

Middle of the night in the OKC

 

[thunderc]

Another record

Thunder break single-season scoring record, including postseason

Oklahoma City surpasses 2018-19 Golden State for the NBA single-season scoring record, including playoffs.

www.nba.com

 

[Pastafazul]

OKC took the momentum back last night

We will see if the magical season continues

Next game if blowout by OKC, it’s over in 6

 

[bksballer89]

Well in game one Indiana led for 0.3 seconds. Daigneault definitely won the coaching battle tonight. The good thing is he doesn’t have to though for the Thunder to win.

How? He did nothing special. SGA and Jdub just took over the game when needed and they locked down the pacers offense. Had nothing to do with coaching. I did not watch that 4th and thought omg what an amazing coaching job by Daigneault

 

[thunderc]

How? He did nothing special. SGA and Jdub just took over the game when needed and they locked down the pacers offense. Had nothing to do with coaching. I did not watch that 4th and thought omg what an amazing coaching job by Daigneault

People way overestimating the coaching in this series. What has Carlisle done? Hey guys this ferocious defense the Thunder are playing looks good, let’s try that. That’s what he has done. Resting Shai in the first quarter and admitting he was wrong with Hartenstein were both big moves. Advantage Daigneault last night.

 

[bksballer89]

People way overestimating the coaching in this series. What has Carlisle done? Hey guys this ferocious defense the Thunder are playing looks good, let’s try that. That’s what he has done. Resting Shai in the first quarter and admitting he was wrong with Hartenstein were both big moves. Advantage Daigneault last night.

lol you clearly don’t watch the pacers at all. Not the first time they played that type of defense. Would be smart to not talk about things you are clueless about


Yeah shoutout to Daigneault for realizing 4 games into the series he was a fucking moron for changing the lineup that got him to 80-18 entering the series. Great coaching that is lmao l

 

[thunderc]

lol you clearly don’t watch the pacers at all. Not the first time they played that type of defense. Would be smart to not talk about things you are clueless about


Yeah shoutout to Daigneault for realizing 4 games into the series he was a fucking moron for changing the lineup that got him to 80-18 entering the series. Great coaching that is lmao l

Jdub and Caruso bringing the ball up the court also. Daigneault is not overmatched by this guy anymore than I am clueless about much of anything. You be you though.

 

[thunderc]

Carlisle is a great great coach, long term Daugnealt will be in that class.

 

[bksballer89]

Jdub and Caruso bringing the ball up the court also. Daigneault is not overmatched by this guy anymore than I am clueless about much of anything. You be you though.

Never said anything about him being overmatched. All I said he is did nothing special last night. His stars played like stars and they locked down Indy in the 4th

The thunder 4th quarter comeback had very little to do with coaching

 

[thunderc]

Never said anything about him being overmatched. All I said he is did nothing special last night. His stars played like stars and they locked down Indy in the 4th

The thunder 4th quarter comeback had very little to do with coaching

Yeah my comment was to those acting like Carlisle is God comparably.

 

[Pastafazul]

So impressed with Caruso’s game

Very much similar to Hart, but better

 

[bksballer89]

Pacers need 1 more player IMO

One thing I noticed about them in the Knicks series as well is their offense get a little shaky in the halfcourt in a close game late in the 4th

Last night the offense looked so bad late in the game.

 

[bksballer89]

I also wouldnt be so willingly switch Nesmith to SGA on screens. Nembhard is clearly the best defender for SGA and doesn't foul much while Nesmith fouls plenty

 

[bksballer89]

 

[Wamu]

Damn what a game last night.

This is one of the best Finals I've watched all time.

Go Thunder!

 

[thunderc]

It just did not have a one sided feel in any way though

 

[bksballer89]

It just did not have a one sided feel in any way though

I agree

 

[thunderc]

The Thunder had lost one to Denver and one to Indy very similar to that game last night. Big step in their development to win one like that. .

 

[tlance]

People way overestimating the coaching in this series. What has Carlisle done? Hey guys this ferocious defense the Thunder are playing looks good, let’s try that. That’s what he has done. Resting Shai in the first quarter and admitting he was wrong with Hartenstein were both big moves. Advantage Daigneault last night.

Daignault did a fine job last night.

But I would not say that he outcoached Carlisle. No evidence of that at all IMO.

The only reason this series is close is because the Pacers are better prepared. They capitalize on many small mistakes OKC makes throughout the games. Happened last night also.

OKC is just a better team and their players made more plays.